Specialist shoes

[opas]

our daughter has a multi-diciplined syndrome ,which is managed by various specialists,ie cardiologist,nephrologistand a podiatrist ? and has shoes suplied by our local hospital and a raise put on for a lengh discrepancy. Anyway without going into too mch detail about her ,can any one help us to find out where our starting point is to get her into contact with the relevent specialists she needs to see once we finaly move to france . Iwould prefere to do the ground work befor we move

[val2]

I think the best thing to do is start with the doctor where you will be living in France as he will have to start the ball rolling again and contact the specialists involved to help your daughter. Remember too, that you will have to contribute possibly for treatment and medical aids in France,but a trip to the CPAM should help you sort this out. I don't think you can do a lot from the UK except contact the DSS Overseas Health section at Newcastle and get their advice. With the top-up mutuelle insurances in France, you don't usually get "extras" like medical aids,false teeth and limbs,shoes etc included and this may work out very expensive. We have a shop in our nearest town which supplies specialist medical needs to order,so there are outlets here for you to use.

[Spinkie]

Hi, my father has been resident in France for 6/7 years and has had to wear special shoes and a splint for over 35 years. He has never had a satisfactory splint or shoe during all his numerous visits to UK specialists. As a UK pensioner he is now entitled to full health cover and along with his top up insurance he has been able to visit a specialist fitter in Limoges and Angouleme. He was referred initially by his French doctor, and has 2 pairs handmade and measured to his exact requirements per year. He pays nothing for this service, and is now the proud wearer of fantastic leather shoes and boots that he would never have been able to wear in the uk. The fitter has somehow been able to incorporate a device inside the shoe which negates the need for the ungainly splint which he has endured for so many years. He couldn't be happier.
Whilst these specialists are not available in every town it is definately worth asking to be referred to one as they are very skilled and caring. My father offered to pay as he felt a bit guilty accepting them for free, but this was politely refused as he was told he deserved them!

Best of luck with your move, my parents have now had some experience of the French medical set up and they say it is second to none.

Caroline