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If your husband is working and you are a pensioner? You should go to the social security office in huercal overa and apply for a social security card, presumably you have a DNI (NIE) number?  Or if you have a European health card you should go to the health centre in Vera and sign up.  However get a translator or go to a gestoria if you don't speak sufficient Spanish. And get professional advice. Hope this helps. 

Thank  you very much. However im not a pensioner. Im 51 and disabled, were still waiting for nie applied 2 weeks ago. 

Cheers carol

I hope your NIE comes soon then, you have obviously sought professional advice.  So they should guide you through the social security jargon. Good luck.

Hi,

Have you spoken to DWP International in Newcastle upon Tyne. On www Google Search.

When I first moved out here in 2003 I was on Disability Allowance, ex-Forces. Thus, with my Residencia, I was eligible to obtain the forms from DWP & sign on for Spanish Healthcare. Then my wife was automatically entitled as well.

The entire process was labyrinthine and frustrating. Now I would use CAT SERVICES in La Alfoquia or GL EXPAT SERVICES in Turre. Both on Google Search. Sure there is a fee but it minimises frustration & they provide the Interpretor.

Best Wishes,

Dr. Bob and Sandra

Mojacar Playa and Puerto Lumbreras

Dr bob and sandra thank you for that brilliant information. Weve not notified anyone in uk yet as we wanted to take thr first 3 weeks to ensure were happy to stay here. But ill keep this information and put it to good use after christmas.

Many thanks Carol