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Costs at dentist

Good Morning Could anyone advise how much dentists charge for treatments such as check ups, fillings, extractions, clean and polish etc... We're moving out on Wednesday and all of the family need a check up and I need ...

The new Famagusta Hospital

Hi everyone, Have got to say I was impressed by the way I was treat during my first 'business' visit to the hospital.We had registred two weeks ago but I needed repeat diabetic medication,blood pressure tabs. ...

H1N1 vaccination extended

H1N1 vaccination extended to those in non high-risk groups By Sebastian Heller Published on December 16, 2009 AS OF today H1N1 vaccinations are being made available to persons between the ages of 6 months and 2 ...

High-risk groups should get vaccinated ASAP

‘High-risk groups should get vaccinated ASAP’ “ALL MEMBERS of high-risk groups should make sure they are vaccinated as soon as possible” ahead of an expected surge in H1N1 cases in the next two months, head of Nicosia Gen ...

Swineflu vaccine for other than high risk groups?:

Hi all, I had the swineflu shot last week as I belong to the high risk groups. My friend who was with me asked if it will be possible for her who´s not a high risk group to have the shot as well. According to the nurse, the ...

Health Insurance

Just for info and not to waste peoples time - went to Gan Direct to get quote for Health Insurance andwas told that as over 60 (didn't think myself as old) and I was just applying they wouldn't cover me. If anyone starts b ...

Swine flu vaccination

Does anyone have any info as to if / when / where swine flu vaccination is available in Cyprus and who can get it? Can you for example get it privately? ...

Chiropractor

Hi Can anyone please recommend a good Chiropractor in the Paralimni/Frenaros area. Many thanks S ...

Crematoriun

Crematoriun Any further news of a crematorium being built on the Island yet. Towse ...

Renewing Disabled parking badge

Hi, have a friend (living here now) who has an EU disabled parking permit which was issued in the UK and it's about to expire. Anyone know how to go about renewing it in Cyprus please? Thanks in anticipation, Anne ...

cosmetic dentistry

can anybody help me find a dental surgeon that can repair dental plates, in or near paralimni, thanks ...

Avoid The Dust

From todays Cyprus Mail VULNERABLE GROUPS in society, like children, the elderly and pregnant women are being warned to stay indoors due to extremely high dust levels in the atmosphere. An official from the Labour Insp ...

Flu Jab

Been asked to find out if the flu jab is free to pensioners in Cyprus? Can anyone help???? Cheers, Jinty ...

Rheumatologist.

Can anyone suggest a Rheumatologist in the Larnaca area. Thanks. ...

Any OB/GYN recommendations for Larnaca area?

Hi, just moved and looking for a good OB/GYN in the Larnaca area. If anyone has a recommendation, would appreciate. Janet ...

Pacemaker Query

My hubby took a 'funny turn' the other night and we need to get his Pacemaker checked before flying back next Tues. Anyone know if this can be done in Paralimni hospital and what's the procedure when we go to the hospital ...

Wheelchair

My friend has had a hip replacment, and is due fot discharge tommorow, does anyone know wher she can Hire/obtain a wheelchir from as the paralimni hospital does not provide them. Thanks. ...

Family Doctor and Dentist near Liopetri

Hi we recently moved to Liopetri and with a 3 year old, I would like advice on a good family Doctor and dentist please. Thanks Vicky ...

Apologies from new dentist in Oroklini

I would just like to apologize for the delay in the opening of the new dental practice in Oroklini. Initially it was meant to be open on the 21st September, then 28th of September, then 5th October. All this simply because h ...

Ipokratio Hospital - directions please

Hi all Does anyone know where Ipokratio Hospital is in Nicosia please, neighbour been told to go there but no address given and I can't find anything on the web. Many thanks Sue ...

Prescriptions

We haven't seen it posted, so, just in case you are affected... The procedure for repeat prescriptions at the Famagusta Hospital appears to have changed. The desk on the left used to be for prescriptions only. This is no ...

Dentist

Hi Wondering whether anyone can help my friend. She is in desperate need of a dentist but also has a massive fear of them! Does anyone know a dentist who will knock you out for minor treatments???! Many thanks x ...

dentist for cosmetic vaneers

hi - im looking for a dentist who does veneers in the local area famagusta - can anyone recomend someone? thanks jayne 99199037 ...

Orthodontist

Can anyone recommend a childrens' orthodontist in the Larnaca area please ? ...

Neurosurgeon

Husband has just been referred by Orthopaedic to Neurosurgeon at Nicossia but 1st appointment is mid December. Can anyone recommend and/or give an idea of costs to see a Neurosurgeon privately? Any info gratefully rec ...

New - Osteopath in Oroklini

Good news for those of us with aches and pains in our bones and muscles. An osteopath has just arrived from the UK and will be in practice in Oroklini in the next few days. Go to www.cyprus-osteopathy.com. IMHO skilled manip ...

Hospital-Stay?....take your own water

For our local hospital to have unsafe drinking water is not good - particularly as this is the NEW hospital............... http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main.php?id=47984&cat_id=1 ...

English Speaking Pediatrician?

Hello - My 1 year old needs to see a pediatrician for a check-up. As we've recently moved here, and there doesn't appear to be a central place to get doctor's information in English...does anyone here have any suggestio ...

Hearing Information

I know many of you have been asking recently about Audiology issues. Having hearing issues myself I have done some research which may benifit others. See as follows the information I have gathered. Moderators please note ...

Any one bought good Hearing Aids here?

My hubbie is looking for new hearing aids - if anyone has found a good supplier would be grateful for advice or recommendations. Thanks, Anne ...

For All Sufferers Of Celiac Disease And The Wheat Intolerant

Hi all, Im currently trying to find out the number of sufferers of celiac disease(which i suffer from myself) and also people who have wheat intolerance, with a view to setting up a support group here in cyprus. Drop me a r ...

Walking frame? Got one, thanks

Hi, does anyone have a walking/zimmer typre frame they no longer need? Wanted as a 'security blanket' for a 'senior' coming to the island next week for a fortnight. Doesn't matter whether or not the frame folds, has ...

DENTIST required? Oroklini?

Hi I am a dentist currently practicing in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. I was brought up and trained in South Africa, and moved to the UK in 1993. I am now moving with my wife and 4 young children to Cyprus to ...

Costs of having a baby at the Paralimni hospital?

Hi I have just found out that I am pregnant and would like to find out if anyone knows what they charge for having a baby at the Paralimni hospital? I don't have my yellow slip yet. Thanks :D ...

Counselling Service

My girlfriend is a clinical psychologist working in the NHS in England at present we wondered what the scope would be for setting up a psychology/counselling practice in Cyprus aimed primarily to the ex-pat community? ...

Sharps bins

hi all just a quick question. i will be spending the winter in kapparis and wondered if sharps bins are available from the hospital or a pharmacy and if so can i dispose of them afterwards. it's just they take up a lot ...

Healthcare on reaching 65.

Hi All, A long time since my last post but I've spent time lurking!! Time to now ask a question of you knowledgeable folk. When my wife and I came to live in Cyprus 4+ years ago I came as an Expat working overseas. I ...

Necessity to speak Greek?

Was saddened to hear recently that an elderly friend, widowed recently after living in Cyprus for over 20 years, having sought medical treatment via the Government hospital (and diagnosed after an MRI scan as having Parkinso ...

need surgery

We are due to complete our house sale here in the UK next week, and are planning to move over permanently about 5th septmeber. The problem is that I'm feeling really ill and my doctor has diagnosed a problem with my gall bla ...

B12 Injections

hi i will be spending the winter in kapparis. i am prescribed a number of different medications which i am hoping to bring all that i need with me. but during this period i will be due a b12 injection and also a con ...

Dentist

I am currently having root canal treatment in England but still having problems at times. I am in Cyprus throughout August and wonder if anyone knows or can recommend a good dentist in the Kapparis area. Just trying to be ...

Heat warning from Red Cross

Heat warning from Red Cross By Jacqueline Agathocleous With temperatures and humidity levels expected to surpass 40 degrees over the weekend, the Cyprus Red Cross Society (CRCS) has warned that it is not just t ...

home carers and care homes

I have used the search facilities and i know that this subject has been touched on a few times but i couldn't glean much information. We need to find a carer for my 80yr old father in law who is pretty much "all care", pr ...

Nearest Hospital to Kapparis

We would like to know where the nearest hospital/doctors is to Kapparis. We rent an apartment there and this is one of the questions we keep getting asked. Can anyone help? Cheers Julie ...

clinic / doctors

hi could someone tell me if theres a clinic or a doctors in napa i think i seen a clinic somewhere towards the centre of napa i have friends staying at our place and one of them needs a clinic as they have a minor injur ...

Dyslexia

My son who is training to become a PADI Dive Master is Dyslexic. For him to be given extra help with the reading of the questions and writing the answers he needs to have a certficate from a doctor/specialist. Can anyone h ...

Prescriptions

Does anyone know where we can obtain an FP10 prescription? ...

Pregnancy

Hi we have a holiday home in Kaparris which we are visiting end jul 09; i will be 30 weeks pregnant and need to know where to go if i am worried or go into early labour. can anyone help please? Many thanks Tara ...

Dentist highly recommended

Hi Just though i'd let people know that I have been to see a lady dentist in Dherynia called Dr Stalo Can highly recommend her, the practise is brand new and ultra modern. She was very good, caring, professional and I t ...

Smear Test.

I am well over due for a smear test, does anyone know where i can have it done please? i live in Paralimni. Thanks ...