Ukrainian Health & Wellbeing

Information on the health system in Ireland

The Healthcare System in Ireland

Health Services Executive (HSE)

The HSE (Health Service Executive) is Ireland’s public healthcare service.  You will be able to get the same healthcare services as people who live in Ireland 

If you do not speak English, tell the medical staff and ask if they can arrange an interpreter for you. In some cases, the hospital or health clinic can provide an interpreter. 

A guide for refugees and other migrants

How do I apply for a medical card 

To apply for a medical card: 

  1. Complete the application form – make sure all your information is correct. 

Download the English application form for the medical card 

Download the Ukrainian application form for the medical card 

Download the Russian application form for the medical card 

  1. Post the completed form to the National Medical Card Unit, PO Box 11745, Dublin 11, D11 XKF3 or email completed application to PCRS.Applications@hse.ie 

HSE - National Immunisation Office 

The HSE National Immunisation Office has developed a webpage to support vaccination of people coming from Ukraine. Resources include posters and translated information on immunisation programmes in Ireland. 

Dr Oksana Kozdoba a Paediatrician originally from Ukraine supported the office to create a video explaining the vaccination programme in Ireland.  

The video has also been made into shorter videos covering a different topic in each video. 

Confidential and free sexual assault response services in Ireland  

Information in Ukrainian and Russian on supports for victims/survivors of sexual violence