Health and Care.
A faithful reflection of the society it serves, the German medical system is a curious blend of compassionate bureaucracy, state-ordained solidarity and cast-ridden inequality - and, at least for politicians, exasperatingly resistant to reform.
But it also works, delivering a remarkably high standard of health care to all. Though complex and expensive, the country’s system of public, corporate and private health insurance covers virtually everyone, including the unemployed.
In terms of responsiveness, fairness of financial contribution and overall level of health, Germany consistently ranks among the world’s top-performing nations.
Techniker Krankenkasse - Health Insurance.
The Techniker Krankenkasse is a public health insurance company with a very long tradition of serving their members and their requirements on all matters concerning health. The TK makes sure you can expect excellent...
Food.
Dusseldorf is known for its Rhenish way of life, which is largely influenced by the free French mentality. A significant impact was the occupation of the Rhineland by the French during the Napoleonian Wars...
Water.
As much as water is fundamental to everyday life, rivers also play a defining role. The Stadtwerke Düsseldorf, the local utility, supplies water to more than 600,000 people in Dusseldorf, Erkrath and Mettmann...
Rugby.
The Düsseldorf Dragons Rugby Club is part of the Turn- und Sportvereinigung Düsseldorf 1895 e.V. In the 1960’s, the Düsseldorf Dragons were a rugby team comprising of civilians and military personnel here in Düsseldorf...
Fitness.
Holmes Place offers an ideal opportunity to work on fitness, high level training or, if you desire, simply relax in the spa or cafe. The oxygen-fortified swimming pool gives members the choice of either lane swimming for fitness or simply...
Hospitals.
Whether trying to discover a specialist or wishing to trace a relative or friend who has recently been taken ill, all the answers can be found here. From accident and emergency to day clinics and out patients, here is a run-down of...
Doctors.
Almost every doctor in Germany speaks basic English, that’s why our list gives a good overview of multi-language speakers and should help you find a doctor that speaks your language. And it is important to know that...
Lawyers.
Germans are proud to live in a Rechtsstaat, i.e. a country under the rule of law. Chances are – at least if you’re for more than a couple of months – you’ll find out just how true this really is: practically everything revolves around litigation...
