“I wish my GP had told me about Healthcare Abroad sooner. I’ll be telling others, especially those on waiting lists. More people need to know about this option, as it’s not widely shared by GPs.”

Tina McCarthy recently had hip replaced with Healthcare Abroad. Under the EU Cross Border Directive, all Irish citizens are entitled to free Healthcare within the EU, with waiting times as little as 20 days with Healthcare Abroad. Before undergoing treatment, Tinas quality of life had been taken from her.

“It got to the stage that my limp was so bad that for most of 2024, I couldn’t do anything with friends, go on trips, or attend Christmas markets. I was in so much pain I went home every night at 8 PM because I couldn’t walk. I felt my left leg was burnt and couldn’t sleep.”

“You have these ideas that treatment abroad will be a disaster like the stories you hear from Turkey. So, I phoned a friend who had a hip replacement in Spain and she fully recommended it. I contacted Healthcare Abroad, and they reassured me about the care and professionalism of the hospitals in Spain. When you get to Denia, they even arranged transport and support.”

“From the minute we arrived at the airport, I was taken care of. My itinerary was clear, with appointments scheduled the day after I arrived. The hospital was state-of-the-art, and I received excellent care, with the consultant checking on me every day.”

“The company helped me connect with other Irish patients; the hotel was full of Irish people. The presence of an Irish community made sure the experience didn’t feel isolating. We supported each other through recovery.”

“I struggled with hip pain for about three and a half years but I didn’t pursue treatment, I didn’t think it was serious enough. But you don’t have to live in pain, waiting for treatment. If you’re on a waiting list, have a look into Healthcare Abroad. They provide exactly what they promise.”

Call Healthcare Abroad on: 01 267 8011 or visit www.healthcareabroad.ie to see how we can help you.