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When my husband dies will I lose access to healthcare in France through his S1?
Settled residents in France can access healthcare through 'Puma' system
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French doctors begin 10-day strike: most GP surgeries expected to close
Patients needing care should turn to pharmacies, on-call doctors, or emergency wards
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Can I ask for branded medicine instead of generic at a French pharmacy?
Non-brand drugs are generally cheaper but contain similar ingredients
Free dental checks in France extended to age 24
Young people in France are now entitled to one free dental health check every three years from age 6 to 24.
Up to now, free checks have been available for children aged between six and 18, but have now been extended to include France’s 1.5million people aged 18 to 24, who will receive a free voucher, valid for a year, to cover the cost of a check-up.
