Category: Practical Info

The Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill has been introduced to give the government legal powers to fund and implement healthcare deals after Brexit. You can access the document on: http:// https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-law-proposed-to-safeguard-uk-citizens-healthcare-abroad-after-brexit?utm_source=00d6f092-7cb6-49d1-a7d0-c2c16dc8b5f7&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate&fbclid=IwAR00gTG6ZodthP10I2vSkM7CyZu8mJhvvoFDxOvIjyvAukl1WjJjyh6VRMY

We have all been confronted at one time or another by the myriad bureaucratic problems that living in Spain entails, and unfortunately the red tape doesn’t end with death. Below is a guideline for information purposes only on Procedures to be followed at death: 1. Death at home: If the deceased has been treated or…

MEETING ON SOCIAL CARE AND PUBLIC HEALTHCARE 23RD JANUARY 2018 Sara Munsterhjelm, British Vice Consul in Alicante. Sara explained what the Consul does and does not do. The phone number to call if you need the Consul is 965216022. If the office is closed the number is diverted to England. She also said there will…

According to the Agreement reached on December 15th, 2017, United Kingdom citizens living in Spain for more than five years on March, 29th 2019 will obtain settled status. Residents in Spain for less than five years will be able to stay until they have reached the five years threshold from the day of residence obtention.…

Teulada-Moraira town hall has issued recommendations to avoid proliferation of tiger mosquitos: Do not leave outdoor containers which can collect water or, if you leave them outside, empty them at least twice a week or turn them upside down. This includes water toys, ashtrays, vases, buckets, cans, dishes under the pots, pet dishes, wading pools…

Spanish government decree makes it compulsory to place child seats on the back of the car, making it illegal to place them on the front seat. The only exception will be when the back seats are already taken by other child seats. Un nuevo decreto del Gobierno obliga, a partir del 1 de octubre, a…

A message from Sandy Bianco: As you probably know I loan out baby equipment for visiting families with young children. People very kindly donate items to me. At present I am looking for a pushchair or stroller, also car seats particularly a backward facing seat for young babies. There is no charge for the use…

Thanks to our member Alan Hyslop for providing this link with useful information about the Samaritans and their Spanish number (opens in a new tab): SAMARITANS IN SPAIN AND THE 902 NUMBER The Samaritans website (opens in new tab)

It’s that time of year again, and I don’t mean Valentine’s Day. I mean the time when Spain’s most dangerous creatures appear. I’m talking about the Pine Processionary caterpillars that make nests in the pine trees of Spain. Don’t underestimate them, they are deadly. Keep your pets away from them, and don’t try to destroy…

This information has been communicated by one of our members. She stresses the need for quick action by those interested in the issue.   “A reliable source has advised me of an item on a forum regarding winter fuel allowance.  I have copied the text below should you wish to act upon it. Please remember to add…