From Dublin we organise medical repatriation from A to Z: ambulance transport, medical escort, stretcher flights, air ambulance and bed-to-bed coordination to Belgium, the Netherlands and beyond.
When someone becomes seriously ill or has an accident in Dublin, the question quickly arises as to whether returning to Belgium or the Netherlands is possible and advisable. Bryan Morgan Care guides you through the entire process: from the initial assessment to ambulance transport, medical escort on a commercial flight, stretcher transport, air ambulance and the final bed-to-bed handover.
We do not offer a standard package. What matters is the patient's medical condition: mobility, pain, oxygen requirements, a recent procedure, infection risk, the fit-to-fly assessment, distance to an airport and care arrangements at the destination.
In the event of a medical situation in Dublin, we work with you and the treating doctors to determine whether further care is best provided locally, elsewhere in Ireland, or after returning to Belgium or the Netherlands.
We ensure that families quickly gain an overview of the necessary medical information, feasible routes, appropriate level of transport and how everything can be initiated without unnecessary delay.
The complete journey is central to repatriation from Dublin: from the place of residence or hospital, through the ambulance phase and choice of ferry or airport, to the medical documents and safe reception on arrival.
Depending on the medical situation, this may involve ambulance transport, medical escort on a commercial flight, stretcher flight or air ambulance.
Repatriation is about a safe, medically responsible return home, to a hospital or to a rehabilitation centre. Comfort, mobility, pain, oxygen requirements, medical handover and practical feasibility are at least as important as the distance itself.
When flying is not necessary or advisable, ambulance transport can be a safe solution. This may apply to transfers within Ireland, transport to an airport, inter-hospital transport or returning to Belgium or the Netherlands when the distance is medically responsible.
We tailor the level of care — nursing, paramedic or specialist — to the patient's medical condition, as well as transport in a lying position, oxygen, monitoring and handover to the receiving healthcare facility.
For stable patients, a commercial flight with a medical escort can be an efficient and affordable solution. From Dublin, we work with you to determine which international airport in the area is most practical.
For a departure from Dublin, Dublin Airport (DUB), Shannon Airport (SNN) and Cork Airport (ORK) are generally considered, depending on availability and route. The choice of airport is also determined by availability, medical clearance, flight duration, connections and destination. Where necessary, we also arrange assistance, medical documents, escorts and onward ambulance transport.
In a critical, unstable or highly time-sensitive case, a dedicated air ambulance is sometimes the only safe option — for example, in the event of ICU care, ventilation, severe trauma, neurological problems or complex infections.
For an air ambulance, we coordinate everything according to the medical urgency: the team, equipment, route, timing, ambulances at departure and arrival and the handover at the receiving hospital.
When sitting for a prolonged period is not an option, but an air ambulance is not strictly necessary, a stretcher space on a commercial flight often offers a good middle ground. The patient travels lying down and under supervision, following prior medical approval from the airline.
A stretcher flight requires more preparation than a regular flight: medical forms, airline approval, planning of the lying-down section, an escort team, ambulance transport to the airport and reception on arrival.
Flying or travelling for a long period immediately after surgery is not automatically permitted. Pain, risk of thrombosis, oxygen requirements, wound care, infection risk, immobility and possible complications all play a role.
Collecting medical information, consulting doctors and choosing a safe route: we take care of this. Sometimes an escort on a commercial flight is sufficient; sometimes transport in a lying position, additional oxygen, stretcher transport or an air ambulance is required.
We professionally guide you through every step, from the initial contact to safe arrival. The exact process depends on the medical situation, destination and chosen form of transport.
As soon as you contact us, we work with you to collect the initial medical and practical information.
Together with you, we map out the patient's condition, mobility, pain level, oxygen requirements and documentation.
You receive a feasible proposal with a suitable transport option and a clear cost estimate.
After approval, we arrange transport, medical assistance, documents and handover.
From departure to destination — home, hospital or rehabilitation centre — the patient remains supervised.
The anonymised situations below come from the daily practice of international medical repatriation, with examples from Ireland and the wider region. They illustrate how varied cases can be: from palliative journeys and ICU transport to medical escorts, MICU and complex stretcher or ambulance planning.
A patient with severe pneumonia during a stay in Ireland required continuous oxygen administration and monitoring. After medical stabilisation, a commercial flight with nursing assistance was arranged, including an oxygen supply on board.
After suffering a stroke during a stay in Ireland, intensive medical follow-up was necessary throughout the entire journey home. A carefully planned air ambulance with continuous monitoring and a specialised medical team was chosen.
Following a severe allergic reaction during a stay in Ireland, careful medical supervision was required during the return journey. A nurse accompanied the patient on a commercial flight, with the necessary medication and monitoring on board.
After an epileptic seizure during a stay in Ireland, the family wanted the patient to be seen by their regular neurologist at home as soon as possible. After medical stabilisation, a commercial flight with nursing assistance was arranged.
An elderly patient with advanced cancer, a ruptured tumour and a risk of bleeding had to be transported from Paris to Copenhagen. Flying was not medically advisable. The journey was planned by road with medical assistance, comfort care, risk assessment and clear arrangements for handover on arrival.
In some cases, payment is arranged through travel insurance, a health insurance fund, an assistance company or an employer; other families organise the repatriation entirely themselves. You can also contact us directly without insurance for advice and, where possible, a clear quotation.
Clarity about options, limitations, timing and expected costs is our priority. It is not the most expensive means of transport that matters, but the solution that is medically safe and remains practically feasible.
Unlike an anonymous lead-generation site, Bryan Morgan Care is an operational medical transport organisation. Our experience includes international repatriation, ambulance transport, medical escorts, stretcher journeys and complex patient transfers.
You deal with people who understand how medical transport works, who can assess a case properly and who can organise the practical steps. That difference matters greatly when a family needs clarity quickly.
Take a patient admitted to a hospital in or near Dublin: we request medical information, assess the condition, consult with doctors and develop options, always focused on a safe bed-to-bed handover.
A stable patient can often travel on a commercial flight with medical assistance. In the event of limited mobility, a stretcher flight or ambulance transport may be more appropriate. In cases of serious illness or instability, an air ambulance may be necessary.
Even when insurance approval has not yet been granted, Bryan Morgan Care can work directly with you to consider a safe solution from Dublin.
Yes, this is usually possible. Together with the treating doctor, we determine whether ambulance transport, an accompanied commercial flight, stretcher transport or an air ambulance is most suitable.
Yes, it is. Even without an insurer's involvement, you can contact us directly for advice and, where possible, a clear quotation.
We do indeed: from discharge planning to medical handover and contact with doctors, family and the healthcare facility receiving the patient.
That depends on the distance and the medical condition. For some journeys from Ireland to Belgium, the Netherlands or neighbouring countries, a medically supervised ambulance journey can be arranged practically; for greater distances, we will consider a medical flight with you.
The choice depends on the location, destination and medical condition — Dublin Airport (DUB), Shannon Airport (SNN) and Cork Airport (ORK) are generally eligible.
EU membership mainly governs access to necessary care during your stay, for example through the European Health Insurance Card, but it does not cover organised repatriation. Separate planning is still required for a safe return to Belgium or the Netherlands.
From Dublin, we take the wider area into account. A nearby hospital, airport or border route may sometimes be more practical than the most obvious option.
Information about Dublin is often considered alongside other locations in Ireland, such as Connacht, Leinster, Munster, Ulster, Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick, given the distances between them, hospital care, airport routes and ambulance transport in the region.
This creates a clear network of medical repatriation, ambulance transport, medical flights, stretcher transport and bed-to-bed assistance throughout Ireland.
In addition to repatriation from Dublin, we also assist with medical cases from other European countries and regions, such as Belgium, France, Switzerland, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom. The medical principles remain comparable, but the practical approach varies according to the country, airport, distance and local healthcare structure.
Contact us for ambulance transport, a medical flight, stretcher transport or an air ambulance from Dublin.