Category: Practical Info
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New law proposed to safeguard UK citizens’ healthcare abroad after Brexit
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
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Advice on what to do in the event of a death – and before then.
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…
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Baby Equipment Loan
Contact: Sandy Bianco Are the Grandchildren about to visit or friends with a baby, well don’t fret, I loan out baby equipment for visiting families with young children. All of our equipment is kindly donated and is in excellent condition, clean and safe. You can loan everything you may need for babies and young children, e.g. …
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Recommendations to avoid tiger mosquito proliferation
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…
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Calling Samaritans in Spain
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)
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Processionary caterpillars can kill you
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…