Health & Insurance
Travel and health insurance for long stays, GHIC, doctors, pharmacies and emergencies.
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Health Insurance for the Non-Lucrative Visa: What Is Accepted
What health insurance is accepted for the Spanish non-lucrative visa: no co-payments, no waiting periods, authorised insurers and common mistakes.
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What to Do in a Medical Emergency in the Canary Islands
What to do in a medical emergency in the Canary Islands: calling 112, where to go, what to bring and useful Spanish phrases.
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Dentists in Gran Canaria for Long-Stay Visitors: Prices
Dentists in Gran Canaria for long-stay visitors: what to expect, typical treatments, how to choose a clinic and get a fair quote.
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Getting Prescriptions Filled in the Canary Islands
How to get prescriptions in the Canary Islands as a winter visitor: UK prescriptions, pharmacies, controlled medicines and costs.
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English-Speaking Doctors and Clinics in Tenerife
English-speaking doctors and clinics in Tenerife: private international clinics, public health centres, hospitals and emergencies.
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Private Health Insurance for Long Stays in Spain
Private health insurance for long stays in Spain: when you need it, what visa authorities expect and how to compare policies.
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GHIC in the Canary Islands: What It Covers and What It Does Not
What the UK GHIC covers in the Canary Islands, what it does not, public vs private clinics and why you still need travel insurance.
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Travel Insurance for Over-70s Wintering in the Canary Islands
Travel insurance for over-70s wintering in the Canary Islands: age limits, trip length, medical declarations and how to find cover.
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Travel Insurance for a 3-6 Month Winter Stay in Spain
Travel insurance for a 3 to 6 month winter stay in Spain: why annual policies fall short, what to look for and how GHIC fits in.