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Trial into new free health check-ups begin in France: who can benefit?

The aim is for the programme to be expanded nationally from next year

Can I get an eye test at an opticians in France?

You may be used to walking into an opticians and getting an eye test and new glasses, but the rules are slightly stricter in France

France to offer free medical check-ups at age 25, 45 and 65

The appointments will be tailored to each life stage and are part of the new ‘prevention era’, the health minister has said

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Is it possible to pay for health screening on a private basis?

I am under official retirement age but retired. Do any firms offer health screening privately (like Nuffield or Lifescan in the UK) as I do not think I qualify under French healthcare? BC

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Trial into new free health check-ups begin in France: who can benefit?

Can I get an eye test at an opticians in France?

France to offer free medical check-ups at age 25, 45 and 65

Is it possible to pay for health screening on a private basis?

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