Health and Safety in Germany

Health Care

The health care system of Germany is excellent. Their facilities are superb and the medical professionals very qualified.

Health services, hospital, clinics and medication are very expensive. If you plan to stay in the country any length of time, it would be advisable, may be even required, that you obtain health insurance.

In Germany it is compulsory to have health insurance prior to enrolling in any university program or to obtain a resident permit for a stay longer than 3 months.

For residents, there are two health insurance systems, a public and a private one. The government manages the public system. The private system offers greater coverage.

Safety

Germany is a pretty safe in general although there areas not as safe.

The number to call the police in Germany is 110 and it can be dialed free of charge from any public telephone.

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P&O Ferries boasts the largest fleet of ships offering a wide range of services and facilities on ferries to France and the Continent. Passengers can book a ferry online, or with their call centre.

Families
The short hop over the channel makes family holidays in France a big favourite, and with sandy beaches, awesome nature reserves and culture-soaked cities family holidays in Spain are always ideal as well.

Onboard
The variety of facilities onboard your cheap ferry crossing will add so much more to your sense of escape and relaxation, helping you arrive at your destination totally refreshed and raring to go. P&O Ferries are more than just a car ferry operator.

France
A ferry to France with P&O give you many holiday options whether it's the cosmopolitan and romantic ambience of Paris or the laid back way of life in Provence. There is also the 'best fare sailing', providing cheap ferries for this route.

Spain
From the intimate coves of Asturias to the ancient Basque traditions of Navarra, there is so much on offer for those boarding ferries to Spain. The adventure starts as soon as you book your ferry tickets.

Amsterdam
Whether you want to wander along idyllic canals, watch the world go by in one of its numerous cafes, or explore the stunning architecture, a ferry to Amsterdam really does have something for everyone.

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