Established in its present form as long ago as 1834, the Foresters is one of the largest and oldest established friendly societies. This is strictly a non-profit making society, all funds being applied for the benefit of the membership. Every thinking person in Guernsey and Alderney realises that medical insurance is a ‘must’ for individuals and families alike. Ill health can strike anyone at any time or age without warning. Unless you and your family are members of a healthcare scheme, an illness or accident can bring real financial hardship. If you or your child were ill, would you have to stop and think, "Can I afford a trip to the Emergency Department?" before getting the attention you or your child needed?
Having decided that it is only sensible to safeguard against medical accounts, which scheme should you join of the many available? Friendly Societies, though differing in detail, will offer additional benefits over and above the medical insurance you pay for ”" for example, dental and optical grants, financial help for orphans and student grants.
The following are included:
• Doctor's and nurses consultations, at the surgery or at home.
• Blood tests.
• Simple injections.
• Ear syringe/suction.
• Smear tests.
• Attend and Assessment Consultations at the Emergency Department.
• Primary Care Consultations at Princess Elizabeth Hospital.
• Essential Ambulance conveyance