bluecat51

This is the answer I've been looking for and was convinced it's the right one.  Thanks even though I've only just joined the conversation.  Assume this is for the 3G version only?

In aid of Cancer Support France National Awareness Week, CSF Dordogne East & Lot are holding a clothing sale in Prayssac (46220) on Wednesdsay, 22nd September 2010 between 11am and 3pm.  For further information on how to participate, please contact Margaret via [email protected]

Does anyone have any information that I could pass on to some friends.  The situation is that the husband is currently receiving convalescence care following a major operation which will result in him and his wife needing some kind of carer assistance/home help; he is in his 80's and she is of a similar age (I think) but still very active.  However, she cannot cope with the garden and with the care that her husband will need once he is home, the amount of time she will have to carry out day to day domestic functions will be greatly reduced.  They have been in France for many, many years and receive what they are entitled to from the government but have never taken out French citizenship so not sure if they would be entitled to home or carer help.  I've suggested she contacts the local ADMR - language skills are not a problem. The other point is that their son is currently staying with them; he's a British national but has lived in the USA for about 30 years.  Having paid NI in the past, we are wondering if he would be entitled to a: becoming a carer and b: he has no medical cover here so we are also wondering if he would be entitled to an EH1C.  Have suggested he contacts the necessary departments in the UK about this but if anyone has had this kind of experience, we would appreciate any comments. Many thanks

Cancer Support France Dordogne East & Lot are holding a sale of English books on Friday, 18th June 2010 in the Ground Floor Room, The Mairie, 46220 Prayssac.  Doors open from 10am until 3pm (sans interruption).  We have over 3,000 books on offer so come and meet us, have a browse and enjoy Prayssac on market day.  We are continuing to take donated books in English, French and Dutch up to 10th June.  Our contact details - email:  [email protected] or tel: Margaret 05 65 22 96 37 or Tish 05 65 24 38 78

Hi Doris You  may have already found a dentist.  I use Lèon Lombard in  SIORAC-EN-PERIGORD 24170 (05 53 28 94 52).  He's South African and his nurse/receptionist, Tina is English.  I've not had any major work done but what has been done was not horrendously expensive. Regards Margaret

As part of the national group Cancer Support France (CSF), we are here to help those with cancer as well as their partners or carers in Dordogne East and the Lot Valley.  CSF is for English-speakers living in France no matter what part of the world they are from. We are a network of volunteers who have received training based on Macmillan UK but must stress that we are not medically trained.  We come from all walks of life; nursing, social work, The Samaritans, teaching and counselling.  Many of our volunteers have experienced or have had  family members or friends diagnosed with cancer so understand the emotional effects of the disease and treatments. Our core skills include Active Listening either by telephone or home visits as well as dialogue by email if the client would like to communicate their feelings in writing.  Within our team, we have a number of volunteers who are fluent in French and can provide effective communication with the French medical system either by speaking to doctors, consultants and other care providers by telephone or attending appointments with the cancer patient.  We adhere to a strict code of confidentiality. We also help our clients to ask the questions they need answers to and to guide them to other sources of advice and help as appropriate, providing them with access to written information about cancer and its' treatments.  We never advise our clients on what is the best treatment for them but we do provide the resources and skills to help them make informed decisions and to work with and understand the French healthcare system. As a voluntary organisation, CSF is funded by Membership and fund-raising events.  With the current economic climate, many expats are returning to the UK which has had a small impact on us so we would welcome new Members and volunteers.  If you would like to participate in this very worthwhile organisation or you have a family member or friend who has cancer, please do contact us through the following channels: - CSF Dordogne East & Lot - President; Margaret York (Prayssac) Telephone:  05 65 22 96 37 (08h to 23h) By email:  [email protected] National website: www.cancersupportfrance.info National telephone:  05 45 89 30 05

As part of the national group Cancer Support France (CSF), we are here to help those with cancer as well as their partners or carers in Dordogne East and the Lot Valley.  CSF is for English-speakers living in France no matter what part of the world they are from. We are a network of volunteers who have received training based on Macmillan UK but must stress that we are not medically trained.  We come from all walks of life; nursing, social work, The Samaritans, teaching and counselling.  Many of our volunteers have experienced or have had  family members or friends diagnosed with cancer so understand the emotional effects of the disease and treatments. Our core skills include Active Listening either by telephone or home visits as well as dialogue by email if the client would like to communicate their feelings in writing.  Within our team, we have a number of volunteers who are fluent in French and can provide effective communication with the French medical system either by speaking to doctors, consultants and other care providers by telephone or attending appointments with the cancer patient.  We adhere to a strict code of confidentiality. We also help our clients to ask the questions they need answers to and to guide them to other sources of advice and help as appropriate, providing them with access to written information about cancer and its' treatments.  We never advise our clients on what is the best treatment for them but we do provide the resources and skills to help them make informed decisions and to work with and understand the French healthcare system. As a voluntary organisation, CSF is funded by Membership and fund-raising events.  With the current economic climate, many expats are returning to the UK which has had a small impact on us so we would welcome new Members and volunteers.  If you would like to participate in this very worthwhile organisation or you have a family member or friend who has cancer, please do contact us through the following channels: - CSF Dordogne East & Lot - President; Margaret York (Prayssac) Telephone:  05 65 22 96 37 (08h to 23h) By email:  [email protected] National website: www.cancersupportfrance.info National telephone:  05 45 89 30 05