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hi thanks for all your replys, firstly i am hoping to come to france for 6 months only not to live out there well not yet. i am hoping to get a feel for the place and i have'nt even found an area yet. i suppose before i came out there i want to get all the facts and the medical side is concerning me the most, so am i correct in thinking that i may be able to get 2-3 months off my doctor but if i am there for 6 months i will have to pay for them privatly and claim upto 70% back are they expensive from a regular doctor? can i actually register with a gp and get them that way. i am not so concerned if it is an emergency or a one off visit it is only my regular medication, anyone had similar experience also are there any leaflets or websites that explain the process i.e doctors fee presciptions etc. many thanks

hi all just a quick question i am thinging of renting for 6 months over the winter and i want to know how long can i drive on uk insurance in france if it is under 6 months what are my options. many thanks

hi firstly what a great site, i have been reading the posts regarding health conditions in france, i am diabetic on tablets and have high blood pressure and angina currently i live in the uk but i am looking to come to france for 6 months in the winter but i am worried about my prescriptions. is it possible to retain my english doctor and have someone send my medication or will i need to register in france, i have heard that medicine is expensive in france and i have quite a few pills to take. also i have regular check ups what do i do about that? The bottom line is i am thinking of moving for 6 months initially but don't know where to start so any help greatly appreciated many thanks