Opinions wanted
Jul 9th 2008, 8:35 am
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Thanks for the reply! :-)
RE. War Pension. Does your hubby get any of the supplements, and was there any problem getting them paid abroad? I did get WP in Germany but only 40% + ALSO.
I ask because i get now the mobility supplement instead of DLA mobility being paid.
Thanks,
Glenn
RE. War Pension. Does your hubby get any of the supplements, and was there any problem getting them paid abroad? I did get WP in Germany but only 40% + ALSO.
I ask because i get now the mobility supplement instead of DLA mobility being paid.
Thanks,
Glenn
Jul 9th 2008, 9:42 am
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Hi, can I be cheeky and ask how old you are? Hubby's pension is tax exempt through War Veterans Agency as he was no longer able to continue his role in the armed forces after 15 years service. It's not a huge amount but we manage (though sometimes only just) Still would rather be managing here together than still loiving the way we were in the UK. He never applied for mobility so can't comment on that. We have never had a problem getting it paid abroad. Look at the facilities in Sevilla Hospital for your daughter as you may find properties and cost of living less expensive in Sevilla province.
I'm 38 now. In Germany, the German DHSS disregarded all of the WP for tax AND benefits allowance. When we returned to the UK we had to live of £45 a week for the 4 of us as i was told i was a 'person from abroad' and wasn't entitled to any UK benefits. I still only get a 40% WP because if i tried to claim more, Income support would stop and we would get no premiums, even though both children are also disabled and it would also stop Housing Benefit, Council Tax and a lot of NHS treatment.
So we are used to having times of very little money. But we'd rather be skint and happy than skint and miserable. :-)
To start with at least, we have decided to just try and find a cheaper area to live until we find our feet. Suggestions welcome!
Jul 9th 2008, 10:51 am
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Jul 9th 2008, 11:12 am
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There are many hospitals in and around Sevilla including a very new one in the chain of Nisa, see http://www.hospitales.nisa.es/webeng/principal.nsf for some details. We have used them for very minor stuff and found them ok so far.
Jul 9th 2008, 11:31 am
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They are indeed a private group but an indication of what exists here. Then there are 'public' hospitals too in Sevilla and so it all depends who is going to be funding your medical care in Spain.
Jul 9th 2008, 11:54 am
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That's something i'm still trying to wok out. Whether the NHS will continue or if the Spanish equivalent will take over. Tis all very confusing with more E numbers than a tube of smarties :-/
Jul 12th 2008, 5:53 pm
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Hi folks,
We want to move to Spain. Only been there once for 2 weeks but fell in love with the place and the people we met. I am essentially English, my wife is German, the kids are dual. We are all non-typical and get on very well with people from most countries and cultures.
Our plan is to buy an old minibus and remove some seats to qualify for lower insurance as a private vehicle, fill it with the crap that's important. Oh, and the kids & pets. Then go, after finding a place to rent short-term online.
Home is where we are so no worries about missing places etc.
Any flaws or advice?
Thankies
We want to move to Spain. Only been there once for 2 weeks but fell in love with the place and the people we met. I am essentially English, my wife is German, the kids are dual. We are all non-typical and get on very well with people from most countries and cultures.
Our plan is to buy an old minibus and remove some seats to qualify for lower insurance as a private vehicle, fill it with the crap that's important. Oh, and the kids & pets. Then go, after finding a place to rent short-term online.
Home is where we are so no worries about missing places etc.
Any flaws or advice?
Thankies
