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  • Cancer services in Ireland Cancer is one of the main causes of death in Ireland. Cancer care services are provided by the family doctor (GP), hospitals and community care services in accordance with the National Cancer Strategy and the Health Strategy. Palliative care services (or care for a patient and his/her family when there is no longer a medical expectation of a cure) are also in existence and are being further developed.
  • Carer's Allowance in Northern Ireland Carer’s Allowance (CA) in Northern Ireland is a non-means-tested, non-contributory benefit. It is payable to carers regardless of their income and carers do not have to have paid National Insurance contributions to be entitled to it.
  • Free Travel Scheme for senior citizens - overview Senior residents in all parts of the island will travel free of charge from April 2007
  • Free Travel Scheme for senior citizens in Ireland Free Travel is available to people permanently living in Ireland who are aged 66 or over and to certain incapacitated people under age 66. It allows them to use public transport, and a large number of private bus and ferry services, free of charge. Your spouse/partner may also travel free when accompanying you.
  • Free Travel Scheme for senior citizens in Northern Ireland Free Travel is available to all Senior Citizens who are 65 years of age or over and who are resident in Northern Ireland (you must have been resident in Northern Ireland for a minimum of 3 months to be eligible). With a Senior SmartPass you can travel anywhere in Northern Ireland on any Translink bus or rail service completely free of charge and you can also enjoy free cross border travel.
  • Health services for older people in Ireland Overview of health service for older people in Ireland
  • Health services for older people in Northern Ireland There are a wide range of services for people growing older in Northern Ireland
  • Housing Benefit in Northern Ireland Housing Benefit is a Social Security Benefit to assist individuals or families on low income with their housing costs. Both Housing Executive and private tenants may apply. It is processed by the Housing Executive's District Offices and in Belfast by the Private Sector Housing Benefit Office.
  • Medical Cards - Ireland A medical card issued by the Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland enables the bearer to receive certain health services free of charge.
  • Medical Cards - Northern Ireland You will need a Medical Card to register with a family doctor or a dentist in Northern Ireland. You do not have to pay for a Medical Card

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