Information event on free, fast surgery in Northern IrelandKingsbridge Private Hospital is hosting a free information event on Saturday, March 21, in the DBC Athlone: Chartered Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine Clinic. The event, which takes place from 10am to 4pm, will allow locals learn how to access world-class medical treatment in Northern Ireland - fully reimbursed by the HSE. Through the Northern Ireland Planned Healthcare Scheme (NIPHS), patients living in the Republic of Ireland can receive medical treatment in Northern Ireland and claim 100% reimbursement from the HSE for approved surgeries such as hip and knee replacements, ACL repairs, gallbladder removals, hysterectomies, and more. “This data shows a major gap in awareness around cross-border healthcare,” said Mark Regan, CEO of Kingsbridge Healthcare Group. It’s life-changing for so many families.”Kingsbridge Healthcare Group is the largest private healthcare provider in Northern Ireland with over 600 consultants, four hospitals, 17 theatres and 70 inpatient beds across more than 70,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities.

Source: Irish Independent March 20, 2026 16:35 UTC