Retiring to Spain
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Retiring to Spain
Hi Everyone
I am a newbie so please be gentle with me. I would like to retire to the Costa Blanca in the Benidorm area. I retire in June 2018 and hope to move to Spain later that year. I have lot of questions.
The main one is about my wife's medical treatment. She has Crohn's Disease and we hear that the warmer climate would beneficial. Would she still be able to get the same treatment that she gets in Scotland?
It would be great to hear from anyone with the same condition. Many thanks in anticipation.
I am a newbie so please be gentle with me. I would like to retire to the Costa Blanca in the Benidorm area. I retire in June 2018 and hope to move to Spain later that year. I have lot of questions.
The main one is about my wife's medical treatment. She has Crohn's Disease and we hear that the warmer climate would beneficial. Would she still be able to get the same treatment that she gets in Scotland?
It would be great to hear from anyone with the same condition. Many thanks in anticipation.
#2
Re: Retiring to Spain
Hi and a warm welcome to the Spanish forum on BE. Myself and Fred James are the moderators for the Spanish forums whilst BEVS moderates Europe. Moderators are there to ensure that the site runs smoothly within the rules of BE. This is so that members gain the information that they are looking for and find their experiences on the forums to be friendly and worthwhile.
Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderator who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are usually friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge about the issues of living in Spain. I hope that you enjoy your time participating in the forums.
Please let me know if you need any further help.
Rosemary
Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderator who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are usually friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge about the issues of living in Spain. I hope that you enjoy your time participating in the forums.
Please let me know if you need any further help.
Rosemary
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Re: Retiring to Spain
Can I ask if you are both (or at least ONE of you) are currently entitled to 'Old Age Pension' and can get S1 health forms if you move out here?
#4
Re: Retiring to Spain
Hi Everyone
I am a newbie so please be gentle with me. I would like to retire to the Costa Blanca in the Benidorm area. I retire in June 2018 and hope to move to Spain later that year. I have lot of questions.
The main one is about my wife's medical treatment. She has Crohn's Disease and we hear that the warmer climate would beneficial. Would she still be able to get the same treatment that she gets in Scotland?
It would be great to hear from anyone with the same condition. Many thanks in anticipation.
I am a newbie so please be gentle with me. I would like to retire to the Costa Blanca in the Benidorm area. I retire in June 2018 and hope to move to Spain later that year. I have lot of questions.
The main one is about my wife's medical treatment. She has Crohn's Disease and we hear that the warmer climate would beneficial. Would she still be able to get the same treatment that she gets in Scotland?
It would be great to hear from anyone with the same condition. Many thanks in anticipation.
#5
Re: Retiring to Spain
Hi Everyone
I am a newbie so please be gentle with me. I would like to retire to the Costa Blanca in the Benidorm area. I retire in June 2018 and hope to move to Spain later that year. I have lot of questions.
The main one is about my wife's medical treatment. She has Crohn's Disease and we hear that the warmer climate would beneficial. Would she still be able to get the same treatment that she gets in Scotland?
It would be great to hear from anyone with the same condition. Many thanks in anticipation.
I am a newbie so please be gentle with me. I would like to retire to the Costa Blanca in the Benidorm area. I retire in June 2018 and hope to move to Spain later that year. I have lot of questions.
The main one is about my wife's medical treatment. She has Crohn's Disease and we hear that the warmer climate would beneficial. Would she still be able to get the same treatment that she gets in Scotland?
It would be great to hear from anyone with the same condition. Many thanks in anticipation.
I live in Benidorm, so if you need any information about the area I may be able to help.
Steve
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Re: Retiring to Spain
Hi. Thanks for quick response. Wife in receipt of state pension as will I be in July 2018
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Hi Steve.
You might regret that offer lol.
You might regret that offer lol.
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Thanks to all that have answered. My main concern is that my wife goes to hospital every six weeks for an infusion of a drug called Infliximab for her Crohn's disease. I need to be sure it will be available in Spain thru their NHS as it is too expensive for us to pay for.
Bryan
Bryan
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Thanks to all that have replied so far. I would still like to from anyone that has Crohn's.
Many thanks
Bryan
Many thanks
Bryan
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El Virgen del Rocío Descubre la Cura del Crohn: aplicando con éxito células madre a enfermos ¡COMPÁRTELO! - Guía Médica, consejos de SaludGuía Médica, consejos de Salud
Rosemary
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Thank you for that Rosemary. I will take a look at that.
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Re: Retiring to Spain
Hi all,
OTA63 , I’m wondering how you got on with your crohns investigation ?
My husband and I moved from the UK with our kids back in 93 to Australia. We are considering retiring to Spain near Alicante, though to make those super funds last longer. Our 30 year old son would possibly follow us back but he is also on the infliximab routine. I’m guessing he’d need insurance for starters but I wondered if you found it easy to find a hospital & local specialist to take your wife on as a patient. My son sees hîs specialist every 6 months to be approved for 3 infusions at 8 week intervals. Being a UK citizen, he could transfer his care to be based there I suppose but no one wants to fly to London for a day in outpatients !
Thanks in advance!
OTA63 , I’m wondering how you got on with your crohns investigation ?
My husband and I moved from the UK with our kids back in 93 to Australia. We are considering retiring to Spain near Alicante, though to make those super funds last longer. Our 30 year old son would possibly follow us back but he is also on the infliximab routine. I’m guessing he’d need insurance for starters but I wondered if you found it easy to find a hospital & local specialist to take your wife on as a patient. My son sees hîs specialist every 6 months to be approved for 3 infusions at 8 week intervals. Being a UK citizen, he could transfer his care to be based there I suppose but no one wants to fly to London for a day in outpatients !
Thanks in advance!
#15
Re: Retiring to Spain
Hi all,
OTA63 , I’m wondering how you got on with your crohns investigation ?
My husband and I moved from the UK with our kids back in 93 to Australia. We are considering retiring to Spain near Alicante, though to make those super funds last longer. Our 30 year old son would possibly follow us back but he is also on the infliximab routine. I’m guessing he’d need insurance for starters but I wondered if you found it easy to find a hospital & local specialist to take your wife on as a patient. My son sees hîs specialist every 6 months to be approved for 3 infusions at 8 week intervals. Being a UK citizen, he could transfer his care to be based there I suppose but no one wants to fly to London for a day in outpatients !
Thanks in advance!
OTA63 , I’m wondering how you got on with your crohns investigation ?
My husband and I moved from the UK with our kids back in 93 to Australia. We are considering retiring to Spain near Alicante, though to make those super funds last longer. Our 30 year old son would possibly follow us back but he is also on the infliximab routine. I’m guessing he’d need insurance for starters but I wondered if you found it easy to find a hospital & local specialist to take your wife on as a patient. My son sees hîs specialist every 6 months to be approved for 3 infusions at 8 week intervals. Being a UK citizen, he could transfer his care to be based there I suppose but no one wants to fly to London for a day in outpatients !
Thanks in advance!
Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderator who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are usually friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge about the issues of living in Spain. I hope that you enjoy your time participating in the forums.
Please let me know if you need any further help.