Are you on an NHS waiting list for Orthopaedic Surgery?

If so, you are entitled to access expert orthopaedic care in Dublin at UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic through the Republic of Ireland Reimbursement Scheme (formerly known as EU Cross Border Directive).

If you live in Northern Ireland and are currently on a waiting list for orthopaedic surgery through an NHS Healthcare Trust or HSC Board, you may be eligible for the Republic of Ireland Reimbursement Scheme. This scheme allows a patient to travel to the Republic of Ireland for orthopaedic surgery.

This surgery is paid for initially by the patient and refunded by the NHS.

Located on Dublin’s northside, close to the airport and minutes from the M1, SSC is a private orthopaedic hospital specialising in joint replacement surgery, including shoulder surgery, spinal surgery, foot & ankle surgery and hip & knee surgery.

Click here to watch an online recording of a webinar focusing on cross-border surgery options.

Click here to download application form.

 

 

 

 

Presently this scheme is no longer available, this may change in the future. If you are living in Northern Ireland and want to learn more about your options please contact, Fiona Roche: +353 1 526 2168; or Glenda Thorne on +353 1 5262071 or Email: roiSSC@upmc.ie