Where to go in Bordeaux
Use the official sites below to check the responsible service, application method and appointment requirements. Not every procedure is handled by the prefecture. Contact the association to discuss available support.
Key points in 30 seconds
- Apply at for and with your temporary protection APS.
- Get your and register a for you and your children.
- If pregnant, see a doctor or midwife and declare it before week 14.
The procedure at a glance
Health cover: , and
With the temporary protection APS, apply at for and (); there is no three-month wait. Until the arrives, doctors and pharmacies accept the . With you pay nothing upfront for most doctor, pharmacy and hospital costs.
Advice from the association
Don't leave this procedure to the last minute — come and see us.
Pregnancy
Declare the pregnancy (déclaration de grossesse) to and before the end of week 14; the doctor or midwife (sage-femme) usually does it. There are 7 mandatory check-ups and 3 scans; from the 6th month medical costs are covered at 100%. Book a maternity unit early.
Common mistake
Waiting for the before seeing a doctor: the is enough.
PMI for children under 6
PMI centres (protection maternelle et infantile) provide free care for pregnant women and children under 6: check-ups, vaccines, weighing and feeding advice, even without a . The town hall or conseil départemental gives the address. Each child gets a carnet de santé.
Common mistake
Declaring the pregnancy after week 14: some benefits are lost.
Vaccines and the carnet de santé
For children born since 2018, 11 vaccines are mandatory; nurseries and schools require at least DTP. Bring the Ukrainian vaccination record and a translation: the doctor or PMI checks the schedule and gives catch-up doses for free.
Common mistake
Forgetting the vaccination record: vaccines would be repeated.
Psychological support
War, exile and separation affect adults and children alike. Mon soutien psy reimburses sessions with partner psychologists; CMP and CMPP centres consult for free. Several associations offer support in Ukrainian and Russian. 3114 answers 24/7 for suicidal thoughts.
Emergency numbers
15: SAMU (medical), 112: EU emergency number, 17: police, 18: fire brigade, 114: text for deaf people or when you cannot speak, 119: children at risk, 3919: violence against women. At night and weekends: urgences or the on-call doctor (116 117).
Step by step
- 1Apply at for and with your temporary protection APS.
- 2Get your and register a for you and your children.
- 3If pregnant, see a doctor or midwife and declare it before week 14.
- 4Find your local PMI centre and open the children's carnet de santé.
- 5Bring the Ukrainian vaccination record to check the schedule.
- 6For stress or trauma, contact a CMP, a Mon soutien psy psychologist or an association.
- 7Save 15, 112, 119 and 3919 in your phone.
Documents needed
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- Temporary protection APS
- Ukrainian passport and children's birth certificates
- Ukrainian vaccination record and translation
- Medical reports and prescriptions from Ukraine
- Pregnancy certificate from a doctor or midwife
FAQ
What does the CPAM attestation de droits look like?
It is a sheet with your social security number, the dates of your rights and a mention. Show it to doctors, pharmacies and hospitals until your arrives.
Is pregnancy care paid for Ukrainians under temporary protection?
With and , mandatory check-ups, tests and delivery are practically free; from the 6th month costs are covered at 100%.
Can I go to a PMI without a carte Vitale?
Yes. PMI centres see pregnant women and children under 6 for free, without a .
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