PMAS Testimonials

Aisling

Wife Of A Serving Soldier

(September 2023)

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In September 2023 my husband was due to deploy overseas, when my daughter started to show signs of tonsillitis. My daughter struggles every winter with tonsils and suffers sufficient pain and discomfort during this time.

My daughter was currently on a HSE waiting list for over 12 months and possibly waiting another 12 for an appointment with a Consultant.

My husband made contact with a PDFORRA Rep within his military Bks enquiring could he get our daughter an appointment in Knightsbridge Hospital through the PMAS service provided by PDFORRA.

Michael Murphy from PMAS made contact with my husband and I by email and explained the process step by step. The detailed information and attention to detail was exceptional.

I was quite nervous as my husband was overseas but Michael always answered questions.

Michael completed all necessary paperwork which was a great relief to us. After 4 weeks of initial contact with MAS my daughter had her appointment with the Consultant in Knightsbridge Private Hospital and within 9 weeks she received surgery to have her tonsils removed.

This allowed my daughter to have a normal Christmas without been sick or having sore throat which has been the case over the last number of winters.

As you are aware this is a cross border scheme and I had to pay for the appointment and surgery from own account.

Once I got all receipts and information I forwarded them onto Michael in MAS office and within 6 weeks of my daughter’s first appointment with the consultant and 4 weeks after the surgery, I received all my money back into my account. This was a relief as it was quite expensive but definitely money well spent.

I would like to sincerely say thank you to Michael Murphy and all members of the PMAS staff for the professional service showing to my family during this time.

This scheme that is provided by PDFORRA to its members is excellent and of a high standard.

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The PMAS scheme in my personal opinion is one of the best things a soldier can pay into.

The DF as a whole will not give you the service and medical assistance that is needed for the job we do on a day to day basis. I was injured badly on a DF exercise that was the fault of the kit and equipment I was issued and if it was not for the PMAS scheme I would still be suffering.

Anon

Soldier

For anyone wondering about how effective the PMAS Scheme is,

I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for joining PMAS.

For last 5 years I have suffered with my back.

For anyone wondering about how effective the PMAS Scheme is,

Randall

I would like to share my experience with PMAS Scheme,

I had been struggling with consistent pain in my right knee where every step was a dart of pain not severe but enough that my quality of life was suffering.

David

PMAS is an excellent scheme to get Quality Treatment

Much quicker than the normal patient Pathway. For members of PDFORRA its only €1 a week,it’s amazing.

Dean

I was in need of a hernia repair procedure

I was on the public waiting list I had no timeline as to when my operation would be carried out. I signed up for PMAS and within 6 months I had my hernia repair completed and back to my normal routine.

Terry

After years of ongoing knee problems I joined PDFORRA MAS scheme

after a work colleague recommended it to me. The support I got from day one was fantastic. I have to say a big thank you to Damien who assisted me every step of the way and made the whole process as simple as possible.

Lee

I am writing to, firstly say thank you for facilitating my Hip Replacement

with the Cross Border Initiative, which was done in the Kingsbridge private hospital in Belfast.

Martin

I heard of the Cross Border Medical Scheme through a work colleague.

With the public system I would having being looking at a minimum of 4 years before I would have my knee surgery.

Kieran

I recently received treatment under the PDFORRA MAS.

I can confirm that the quality of service is absolutely 1st class and I would recommend that all other ranks personnel should sign up to this scheme.

Joe

I underwent knee surgery in April of this year.

From start to finish the help I received from Damien was fantastic. Every step of the procedure was explained by Damien and the staff at Kingsbridge Hospital in Belfast.

Sean

Since I joined PDFORRA MAS and from my initial consultation in October

to my operation in February it took just over four months in Kingsbridge hospital.

Glen

For anyone that's having thoughts about joining the PMAS.

From my own experience after joining and having gone through surgery in Kingsbridge hospital,

James

First and foremost I would like to commend PDFORRA

for introducing the Cross Boarder Medical Directive Scheme to the Defence Forces.

Darren

I joined the MAS scheme very early on as I thought it was a great initiative by PDFORRA

It turned out to be one of the best things I ever decided to sign up to.

Georgina

I would very much like to thank Damien for taking care of all the relevant paperwork

and informing me on a regular basis about the process and procedure and due care

Francis

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