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Post by loobyloo on Jan 13, 2024 15:35:44 GMT 1
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author: Morning all.
Can someone tell me what is the correct mobile app we have to download for making medical appointments at the centro salud in los gallos?
I’ve recently changed doctors after moving back to chiclana a few months back and I’ve never used the app to make appointments in the past
but now It’s in my hands to do so, I’m trying to find the easiest way to do it…… I’ve heard there’s an app but no idea which one to download……
Thanks on advance ****
Salud Responde ****
Salud responde ****
author: Thank you both!
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Post by loobyloo on Jan 17, 2024 16:54:19 GMT 1
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author: Looking for recommendations for a dentist and orthodontist. English speaking preferably but not essential
ibanezdental.com in El Colorado.The dentist speaks english ****
Clinica Tinoco in the centre of Chiclana. Javi Tinoco has worked in the UK so speaks excellent English as do his staff. Can highly recommend him.****
Oscar el colarado ****
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Post by loobyloo on Jan 19, 2024 16:52:24 GMT 1
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author: any recommendations for a GP at the health centre by the Tuna
roundabout? need to change from current Dr and have nothing to base a change on. Thanks
I don't think you get to choose a specific GP, you have to apply and they will allocate one to you. ****
you can ask to change to a specific Dr, can’t ask multiple times, but you have a right choose a Dr,
not simply be allocated to one. ****
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Post by loobyloo on Jan 21, 2024 17:19:40 GMT 1
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author: Ayuntamiento de Chiclana Oficial
PHARMACIES ON CALL IN CHICLANA ON THE BORDER 21/01/2024
🔘 DAY SERVICE (09:30 - 22:00 HORAS)
Avila Ruiz-Virués Pharmacy
Address: Rana Verde Road S/N
Phone: 956.496.277
Navarro Navarro Pharmacy Carmen
Address: Avenue del Trabajo, corner C/Jorge Juan no 1
Phone: 956.533.780
🔘 NIGHT SERVICE (10:00 - 09:30 HOURS)
Navarro Navarro Pharmacy Carmen
Address: Avenue del Trabajo, corner C/Jorge Juan no 1
Phone: 956.533.780
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Post by loobyloo on Jan 24, 2024 17:09:33 GMT 1
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author: Where to go for hearing test and aids if ecessary....recommendations please.
My family member has been to the opticians General optica in Chiclana and been seen by Juan Carlos who speaks English and very helpful ****
Optica los gallos does it too ****
author: thank you.....thats near me.
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Post by loobyloo on Jan 31, 2024 16:27:49 GMT 1
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author: Hello!
I am an RGN, with over 30 years NHS experience.
If you require short/long term support at home please contact me.
I also speak Spanish and am able to navigate myself around Spanish private and Seguridad Salud.
My availability will start again from the end of March.
Regards C ****
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Post by loobyloo on Feb 4, 2024 15:09:13 GMT 1
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Morning, could you pm me please, we have an elderly lady who has suffered a stroke. She is
home now and I am arranging morning, afternoon & early evening care for her. Thank you. ****
Sounds like just the right person,good luck ****
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Post by loobyloo on Feb 6, 2024 14:39:12 GMT 1
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author: Who can I contact to cut my man's toe nails which he can't reach and I don't want to cut
There is a chiropodist in the row of shops at Aldea del Coto. I think it's called Podonova ****
I go here there good ****
I go there too. Very good ****
Soldano in town. A few doors up from Lola's on the right, but before Plaza Nazaret ****
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Post by loobyloo on Feb 7, 2024 13:53:51 GMT 1
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Cont: from prev post
re: I am an RGN, with over 30 years NHS experience.
If you require short/long term support at home please contact me.
author: I am going home the end of March. Currently in North Wales.
Come back every Winter to be with my Mum and work at the local hospital.
So sorry in the delay in responding. I am currently in the U.K. and this
is my Spanish phone. I will be going home the end of March.
okey dokes from a very very wet North Wales! ****
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Post by loobyloo on Feb 12, 2024 16:04:36 GMT 1
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author: The efficiency of the emergency staff at Longuera is fantastic. I knocked my gum yesterday whilst brushing my teeth
and woke up this morning looking like the Elephant Man. Quick jab in the bum to bring the swelling down and a course of anti-biotics
- in and out in 15 minutes. Incredible service
Consider writing them a letter of appreciation, my wife and I often do this when it is deserved. So many people only complain
when things go badly. I can guarantee it would be appreciated. ****
author: I completely agree and trust me, I write constantly to people that make my life easier.
My doctor even gets a Christmas gift because she's an absolute star. I have no problem in praising
those that deserve it because we are, as a rule, a nation of moaners
Did they put the antibiotics in your bum also ? ****
author: no - the injection is just an anti-inflammatory to bring down the swelling
Speedy recovery author excellent medical treatment here in Chiclana . Can't fault it ****
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Post by loobyloo on Feb 28, 2024 16:46:57 GMT 1
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author: Hello all.
Does anybody know if it’s possible to register a dependable parent as part of your social security
or even if it’s possible so I can get him registered under the social security system of my own autónomo etc for health care?
They have a social security number and they have their TIE card as well but struggling to get health care subsidised. Anyone I can contact?
Yes you can. You can easily do it online with digital certificate. Both have to have TIE and padron. It's under AÑADIR BENEFICIARIO. ****
Has he got an S1 ****
author: no he doesn’t.
If he gets a UK state pension he is entitled to an S 1. You get it from the overseas dept of the DWP.
They just need his details and his UK National insurance number. ****
you need to ring the overseas health line in U.K. Get an S1 which they will E mail to you and register it with INSS ****
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Post by loobyloo on Mar 3, 2024 16:57:18 GMT 1
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author: Can I take my perscripsion to a hospital because the doctors are closed ? I don’t want to take up appointments when people need real
treatment but it looks like the doctor has accidentally taken one of my medications off when adding something else on and I can’t sort it till Monday
and i’ve been taking it for 2 years so I’m getting bad headaches !! As you can see (photo) it’s codine so they are definitely not going to give it me
at a pharmacy without the perscripsion being active
author: I posted this yesterday I’m not so bothered now will just fix my prescription tomorrow
I was just going to go if they had a go kind of service there thank you
You can buy that in the pharmacy over the counter ****
author: you can’t this one has codine in
If I am not wrong -
you can get that one without prescription as its a low dosage.
Online says it doesn't need a prescription. Give it a try.
If you go to hospital you would have to go as a
A&E pacient ans could take hours. ****
The place to go in situations like this is Longuera, near the blue bridge. They seem geared up for it. ****
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Post by loobyloo on Mar 4, 2024 17:13:34 GMT 1
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author: Does anyone have some orthopedic stuff they want to sell? Hip replacement stuff like crutches,
raised loo seat and pick up stick +? Pm me if so, thanks
A while back when I had my hips done, I made up a few of these (photo)
They are worth their weight in gold for putting your pants on, picking up clothing etc.
If you want one come see me at Bubble Burger on Thursday between 12.30 and 1.00
when we will be there selling avocados and fruit.
Feel free to PM me.
PS when I had mine done it hurt like hell to get off the side of the bed,
but sliding off the bottom, not at all.
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Post by loobyloo on Mar 9, 2024 16:42:15 GMT 1
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author: OK, this is a message for all you people out there who love grapefruit, but have to take
an anti cholesterol statin that prohibits you eating grapefruit. I love grapefruit, especially the pink ones,
and I planted a tree some 15 years ago or more. So I was distraught when I discovered I had to stop eating them.
However, after hearing something I went into my doctor's and asked him if there was a statin that I could take,
and would he change my prescription. He did so and this weekend I shall be rediscovering my love affair with the fruit.
For those of you with an interest in following in my footsteps, here is the Statin's details (photos)
Also a picor two from the tree and its delicious fruit.
enjoy they are delicious ****
author: Oh I know, I know. Ever tried mixing gin with pink grapefruit juice? It's rather nice ****.
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Post by loobyloo on Mar 10, 2024 17:01:32 GMT 1
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author: ChiFRA-Age Concern continues to offer the loan of a selection of mobility equipment, as well as support to our community.
Had an accident? Need a little help after a stay in hospital? Are elderly relatives visiting?
The local Helpline Number is +34 634 31 52 89 PLEASE MAKE INITIAL CONTACT BY CALLING.
Text or WhatsApp messages could result in a delay in response. We also have a small group of Volunteers but would love to welcome some new faces.
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Post by loobyloo on Mar 11, 2024 17:04:36 GMT 1
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re: anti cholesterol statin cont from prev post but 1
author: we'll be at Bubble burger every Thursday 12.30 to 1.00 till the fruit runs out.
It's a good idea to put your order in advance, then we won't run out before you get there!
I used to squeeze the juice for ice cubes when I had too many grapefruits. ****
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Post by loobyloo on Mar 22, 2024 17:20:12 GMT 1
(on another local expat site recently) author: Hi all.... looking for help in trying to get an appointment to get my kids Registered at the doctor. I went to town was given forms and Web address... came home couldnt book an appointment so in fairness i gave up. And now i can't find the piece of paper.... (Lucky I suppose 5 years in I haven't needed to do this already 😅) Does anyone know how to get an appointment at the social security to get them medical cards. I never had to do it as I got mine in covid and obtained my number quite easily... Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks You just need to enter all your details in here to get an appointment. For the actual appointment you'll need to have a certificado de empadronamiento to prove the children live at your address, their birth certificates etc to prove you're their parent. Basically take every document in your house and You'll hopefully strike lucky w6.seg-social.es/ProsaInternetAno.../OnlineAccess... **** |
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Post by loobyloo on Mar 27, 2024 16:11:18 GMT 1
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author: Anyone recently retired to Andalusia region of Southern Spain and registered
with the Health Authority using S1 form provided by UK NHS.
How long did it take for you to receive your green medical card (Tarjeta Sanitaria)?
Have a word with L K as she’s come across this through her Age Concern work recently and may have some insight. ****
Normally a couple of weeks once you’ve submitted the correct documentation. For more info, you can contact Federico. ****
author: thank you , we have submitted our documents twice now in June and again on 19th February,
they said all the documents were in order and we would receive our cards in the post, it has now been 6 weeks.
I will contact Federico.
Just got an update; there is a delay in issuing the cards. If you were given a number when you submitted the docs you’re good to go. ****
author: We were given a form that has several numbers on it.
It is called Registro del documento S1 Para Cobertura de Asistencia Sanitaria en Espaňa,
one number is Numero de registro with a date of registration underneath.
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Post by loobyloo on Apr 1, 2024 15:01:14 GMT 1
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Cont from the prev post
My husband's card took over 6 months as there is a problem with the supply of electronic card chips.
You will get it just have to be patient because there is a quite big backlog.
Use the paper form in the meantime as long the have you health ref number it will be fine ****
author: can i get prescriptions with this form as the pharmacy say the have to have the
card to put into there system.....we are having to pay 100% for our prescriptions instead of 10%.?
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Post by loobyloo on Apr 2, 2024 15:35:46 GMT 1
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author: José María Román Guerrero
We have opened the new Apnachi Chiclana headquarters at the Los Gallos social venue.
New equipment so parents of children on the autistic spectrum can carry out their meetings and therapies with boys and girls.
Congratulations and use this public space to make the little ones happier.
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Post by loobyloo on Apr 6, 2024 15:51:58 GMT 1
(on another local expat site recently) author: Hospital Universitario Puerto Real👉 In this week you can #DonateBlood in: #Cádiz #Jerez #barbate #vejerdelafrontera #Chiclana #Jimenadelafronterra #CastellardelFrontera #villamartin #SanlúcardeBarrameda #Benalup #ubrique #PradodelRey #Grazalema #Algeciras and #ElPuertodeSantaMaría ℹ️ tiny.cc/sas |
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Post by loobyloo on Apr 7, 2024 14:20:37 GMT 1
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author: Hello everyone- I have a question about access to healthcare in Chiclana or this part of Spain,
How easy it is get access to healthcare?
How good it is?
and is there a long waiting to see a doctor?
My husband and I are living in the Algarve at the moment, he has European passport and I got residency us wife.
In The Algarve even if you have private healthcare insurance you simply can’t get to see a specialist any sooner then 3 to 4 months
and let’s not even mentioning the public healthcare system, it’s impossible too get an appointment to see a doctor.
I try to get an appointment to see a dermatologist regarding a lamp that is worry me a lot,
checked in 3 different big private hospitals in the Algarve
and the earliest appointment I could get is in June
and on the public healthcare they couldn’t even tell me when, they put me in a waiting list.
Please give me your honest response, because sometimes I feel that people on the groups avoid say anything negative about a place
because they leave there or sometimesthey relying on people wanting to move there to make money like state agents for example.
Have access to good healthcare it’s really important us. We are both healthy but you never what tomorrow brings. Thank you
The Viamed Hospital Group are not expensive if you join, you pay a monthly fee and then a cost per consultation or treatment
which is cheaper than outright private care and appointments are usually pretty quick. ****
If you're pensioners the family monthly subscription is 13 euros ! ****
We have never had a problem with getting to see a doctor in an emergency (we have four boys) or an appointment.
My wife had a skin worry and we had an appointment in a week or so. We have never been turned away from a same
day appointment if pushed for either. We also have cover with viamed and have never waiting more then an hour
for an appointment after walking in (tonsillitis etc). ****
To be able to have entitlement to public healthcare in Spain you would need to be working here or pensioner.
Once you are in the system you can normally get to see your GP with in a couple of days and then depending on
the specialist needed waiting lists can be longer or not.
If you walked in to a hospital with an emergency you will get seen and treated With private healthcare sometimes
you need to have been with the company a couple of months before covering certain things but you can normally
see a specialist/ tests within a few weeks. ****
So far, we can't speak highly enough of the doctors or the service received. Always managed to get an appointment
within 1 week. 1 specialist appointment I had was 9 weeks, and another is only 7 weeks away. Excellent ****
I’m told our waiting lists for minor surgery are about 3 months. ****
Christmas before last I pulled a back muscle so severely I couldn't walk. My neighbour got me into a car and ran me to La Janda,
an NHS/ private hospital. They didn't notice my EHIC had expired, neither had I. My neighbour said 'it's busy' . About six people.
I was seen very quickly by a Columbian doctor. X-ray, blood test, cortisone shot, and posh painkillers I'd never heard of.
Said If I hadn't been flying the next day I could have had an MRI scan in their mobile unit. Newcastle sent a code to the hospital
on my return to cover the cost. Now have a new EHIC, plus my Viamed. ****
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Post by loobyloo on Apr 9, 2024 14:29:06 GMT 1
(on another local expat site recently) author: Hospital Universitario Puerto Real ❤️ Yesterday the # WorldHealthDay was celebrated under the slogan: "My health, my right" 🌍 From the Hospital we join this campaign of the WHO (@who), with which it defends the universal right to essential services: health, education, quality information and more +info at⤵️ www.who.int/.../world-health-day/2024/key-messagesand we share a Citizen Care Service briefing table for #WorldHealthDay. Thank you 😍 Ma Angeles Caballero and Pilar Lago. |
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Post by loobyloo on May 4, 2024 15:14:57 GMT 1
(on another local expat site recently) author: Hi, Can anyone recommend a homeopathic doctor? Thank you There's one in Conil but I don't know of any in Chiclana. www.medicinanatural.pro/ **** |
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Post by loobyloo on May 7, 2024 15:24:02 GMT 1
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author: When I pass, I prefer burial (in Chiclana) to cremation. Where do I start?
Good to plan ahead but make sure whoever has to carry out your wishes has the funds to do so. ****
that's why a funeral plan sorts it all out. Cuts out the stress and worry. Having just had my dad's done
he had nothing planned and it was awful to sort it all. In Spain we don't have time to think so definitely
plans are such a sensible thing to have. Both myself and my daughter are now covered. Peace of mind indeedy ****
i agree, and we have one as well ****
we did ours years back ****
What happens if you take funeral plans out here it then leave Spain before you die ****
ours is valid in the UK too ****
you've made me think. My family lives in the US so who knows where we'll die. ****
You can only rent a burial plot and after a number of years the remains are exhumed and placed in an ossuary
(basically a box with just your bones in it). If you contact any funeral home here they will give you the options
- it's not cheap that's for sure. Cremation is much cheaper and even that is expensive ****
My husband and I made an arrangement to leave our bodies to the Medical Dept of Cadiz University. However it was stressed to us
that if they had sufficient bodies at the time, then they would not take our bodies. We have also made funeral plans with a company
so that we have covered all bases. I just wanted to make life easier for our kids when our time comes. ****
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