West Moorings has a public and private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is called the National Health Service (NHS) and is used by both locals and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in West Moorings for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in West Moorings are generally well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. Foreigners (expats and digital nomads) are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Trinidad & Tobago, however, many expats primarily use private hospitals. Private hospitals in West Moorings are well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. People generally recommend using private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery.
Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in West Moorings
The most popular hospitals and clinics for expats in West Moorings are:
- St. Clair Medical Centre (private hospital) located in St. Clair
- West Shore Medical Private Hospital (private hospital) located in Cocorite
- West Moorings Medical Centre (private clinic) located in West Moorings
- St. Augustine Private Hospital (private hospital) located in St. Augustine
Emergency Services in West Moorings
West Moorings has an ambulance service that can be called by dialing 911. The ambulance service is generally reliable and responds quickly to emergency calls.
Health Insurance Companies in West Moorings
The most popular private health insurers in West Moorings are Guardian Life, Sagicor Life, and Massy United Insurance. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies, however, there are also specialized expat health insurance providers available.
