MURCIA LIFESTYLE

The importance of quality service from a health insurerThe most differentiating factor between a top-quality health insurer and an average health insurer is the service they provide to their clients and the manner in which they provide this service   Customer service is not only important..

Alcohol and driving in Spain – legal limits and recommendations There seems to have been some confusion lately over the legal limit in Spain for the alcohol level of drivers, but the laws have not changed for some time and the figures above which fines can be issued remain the same. That is to say, for most drivers..

How to renew a Covid passport in MurciaThe Region of Murcia has given residents the option to easily renew their certificate online Residents who need to renew their EU Covid certificates, which can provide proof of negative test, of vaccination or of having had the virus recently, can.. 10/01/2022

How to obtain a Covid passport in MurciaResidents in the Region of Murcia can now download their passes online The EU Covid certificate has become a necessity in many areas of Spain, as more and more places require proof of vaccination to enter, and for those wanting to travel.. 10/01/2022

7 ways CBD oil improves health and wellness: benefits for anxiety, pain and cancerFind out about all the ways CBD oil can help treat common conditions and disorders without prescription Medical marijuana is far from being proved effective, but CBD oil is a health supplement that is being touted as a cure for a wide range of maladies.. 10/11/2021

Healthcare in Spain for expat residents: how to apply for state health coverageExpats with residency who don’t work or claim a Spanish pension can still access public hospitals via the Convenio Especial Foreigners who have been resident in Spain for at least the last 12 months can access state healthcare via the &lsquo.. 09/11/2021

Do you have medical Insurance? Talk to Seguros Costa Blanca your local DKV Private Health Care Agent When it comes to health care, Seguros Costa Blanca is on a mission to  bring reasonably priced private services to the English-speaking expat communities throughout the Murcia region and province of Alicante. Providing a flexible service, Eduardo at..

Prostate cancer tests in Spain are quick and inexpensive at many dispensing chemistsPharmacies in Spain which offer “Análisis Clínicos” can perform PSA tests There has been a sudden rise in the level of awareness of the threat of prostate cancer in the UK following the news that Stephen Fry is currently.. 04/03/2018

Electronic prescriptions in the Region of Murcia Repeat prescriptions will no longer mean extra doctor’s appointments The health service of the Region of Murcia is introducing a new electronic prescription service which is designed to make the prescribing and dispensing of medication quicker.. 19/02/2015

Uninsured Brits face massive medical bills if things go wrong in Spain Over-55s risk huge medical bills by failing to take out comprehensive holiday insurance The British Embassy have issued a statement asking all of those who have friends or family visiting to make sure they take out adequate travel insurance before.. 13/02/2013

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke, how to recognise the symptomsWhat to do if you think someone is suffering from heatstroke or heat exhaustion Those of us from the UK are not accustomed to the extreme heat in Spain and it´s quite common for those new to Spain and holidaymakers to end up suffering from heat exhaustion..

Health Provision and Insurance in Spain Healthcare in Murcia   The question of whether we are entitled to receive healthcare in Spain is a complicated one, as it very much depends on the age and residency status of an individual. This attempts to clarify the system and help you..