Monday, February 18, 2008
I've mentioned in previously writings that my ability to explore was largely because I had my parents' support to try things without diabetes coming up as a road block. When I was 19, I decided to live abroad. It was not a program supported by my college or my friends where I would l...
As an African worrying about going to Europe (How will I get insulin? What if I'm stranded without a job for ages and I can't afford food and medical supplies?), I'm glad I read your post.
Depending on where you go in Europe it could be a no brainer. Most of the countries have some sort of assistance program. Where are you intending to go? Is this a permanent move? If you give me some information I maybe able to help you figure out resources.
Certainly in England it was easy as healthcare was socialized, but not every country has socialized medicine but there are generally assistance programs to help you.
Thanks so much for your offer. I was thinking about England or Ireland. I have a British passport, as my father was born in England, but I've never set foot outside South Africa! It's not intended to be a permanent move, but a way to see some of the world, get some work experience in a psychological field and hopefully to earn some money so that I'll be able to pay for my Counselling Psychology's masters degree.
o.k. this is my first scan of websites.. still looking. Have a look:
Ireland:
http://www.diabetesinstitute.ie/PGShow.aspx
England, London
http://www.bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk/diabetes/about_barts_and_the_london_hospitals.asp
Also if you have a
British passport it should give you access to their healthcare system immediately. Do you homework before you go to have some ideas in case of emergency or need for supplies.