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Need GP visit badly but no money?

  • 30-07-2013 8:51am
    #1
    Ceida
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭


    Hi all,

    I have no idea if this is the right Forum....

    I'm in desperate need of a GP visit as I injured myself badly over the weekend and will need a doctors cert tomorrow for work (I can't even walk even less make the work commute).

    My problem is, I have absolutely no money. I'm insured privately with Laya through work and have great coverage but as I would have to pay in advance, that doesn't help me. Unfortunately I have no one nearby that I could borrow the money from.

    Would my GP check me if I told them and pay next week(that's when I get my wage). It's really a bad situation....it usually ends up with me not going due to a lack of money....I might try applying for a GP card.

    I'm grateful for any tips!


Comments

  • #2
    fussyonion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,821 ✭✭✭fussyonion


    Why don't you go to A&E?
    You'll be sent a bill for €100 but at least you don't have to pay it today.
    If it's as bad as you say, A&E's your best option.
    Good luck


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Ceida wrote: »
    Would my GP check me if I told them and pay next week(that's when I get my wage).

    My GP would. Why don't you call them and see what their policy is.


  • #4
    Ceida
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭Ceida


    Thank you so much for the replies! I'll try and call them to see what can be done.

    @fussyonion: What is A&E?


  • #5
    Stella Virgo
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 478 ✭✭Stella Virgo


    Ceida wrote: »
    Thank you so much for the replies! I'll try and call them to see what can be done.

    @fussyonion: What is A&E?

    "accident and emergency" dept at your local hospital/clinic :)


  • #6
    syklops
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,966 ✭✭✭✭syklops


    fussyonion wrote: »
    Why don't you go to A&E?
    You'll be sent a bill for €100 but at least you don't have to pay it today.
    If it's as bad as you say, A&E's your best option.
    Good luck

    He needs the cert for work tomorrow. If he goes to A&E there is no guarantee he will be seen by tomorrow.


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  • #7
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    Not really state benefits subject matter.

    Closed


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