Many British residents in Spain believe that if a partner becomes ill or unable to communicate, they must arrange a Power of Attorney. However, when it comes to medical decisions, Spain has a much simpler system known as voluntad Vital Anticipad
In 2026 there are a few different forms of financial support for families with children under eighteen, made up of existing benefits and a major new proposal that has come from the government.
The main ongoing support continues to be the means-t
Consumer Advisory Article – Citizens Advice Spain
Scam messages to mobile phones have increased dramatically in recent years. Criminals now target consumers through SMS, WhatsApp, and email using professionally designed messages that look like
The INSS website for making applications for healthcare for you and your beneficiaries. Suggest using a computer as a right hand click should provide you with an English translation. Of course form filling should be in Spanish.
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Everyone reaches a stage in life when they may need assistance due to age, illness, or disability. This need is especially significant for those without family support, as in Spain the family is generally recognised as the primary caregiver. The
Depending on the type of account, notifying the bank of the death of a co owner, usually results in half, or even all, of the funds being blocked. There is a safer and more reliable option, and it highlights the importance of choosing the right
From 12 October 2025, the European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) will begin. This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British citizens travelling to the Schengen area.
The countries in the Schengen area
There are unconfirmed media reports that Spain now requires UK tourists to show private travel insurance on arrival or risk fines up to €6,900. This has not been confirmed by the Spanish government or the UK Foreign Office. No official policy
There are emergency options for victims of domestic abuse,
Here are some urgent and practical steps and resources you can consider:
1. Emergency Help & Protection
Call 016 This is the national domestic abuse helpline in Spain. It’s fre
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