In periods of inflation, many people moving here found that they were worse off than living in the U.K., bearing in mind that Alderney has a limited social benefits scheme. The Island has a small hospital which cares for the every day health needs of the Islanders. To accompany this there are also two medical practices along with a dental practice. A free hospital casualty service is available, but patients have to pay for GP and dental services. They also have to pay for ambulance services and for the services of a doctor in the Accident and Emergency department.
Drugs prescribed by a medical practitioner are free .
Specialist cover is provided, under the compulsory GSSA Specialist Health Insurance Scheme, but most residents also contribute to private medical insurance schemes to cover General Practitioners fees. Full details of Social Security matters and medical health cover can be obtained from the Guernsey Social Security Authority. Offshore Finance, Ecommerce and Tax Advantage. Alderney Offshore Finance, Ecommerce and Tax Advantage. Alderney Offshore Finance, Ecommerce and Tax Advantage.