Hi Pauline

As I expect you have to make a decision quite quickly about this, because the break would be next week, I wonder if it's worth calling our nurses for advice?

You can contact them on: 0808 800 4040 from Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

This is a freephone number for UK landlines and most mobile phones.

Good luck with making your decision!

Best wishes

Jane

Hi Pauline

Just to let you know the EHIC card has a Facebook help page where you can post a question and get an answer from one of their experts. 
 
 The EHIC health card entitles you, your spouse and any dependent children to reduced cost (or sometimes free) emergency treatment only. However, this card does not cover all costs in all of the EEA countries, nor does it cover ambulance or repatriation costs. The card is not an alternative to travel insurance. It will not cover any private medical healthcare or costs, being flown back to the UK, or lost or stolen property. Therefore, it is important to have both an EHIC and a valid private travel insurance policy.
 
The card gives access to reduced-cost or free medical treatment from state healthcare providers. This includes treatment of a chronic or pre-existing medical condition that becomes necessary during your visit. The card also covers routine medical care for people with pre-existing conditions that need monitoring.

Your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) will enable you to access the necessary state-provided healthcare in Spain at a reduced cost, or sometimes for free when on a temporary stay. The Spanish health authority determines what treatment is considered necessary and cannot wait until your return to the UK. It also covers you for treatment of pre-existing medical conditions in Spain
 
All Clear Travel on: 0845 250 5350 will provide cover if you have a terminal prognosis, providing it is longer than 6 months after the date of return.

We hope that helps!

Jane

Hi Pauline

Just to let you know the EHIC card has a Facebook help page where you can post a question and get an answer from one of their experts. 
 
 The EHIC health card entitles you, your spouse and any dependent children to reduced cost (or sometimes free) emergency treatment only. However, this card does not cover all costs in all of the EEA countries, nor does it cover ambulance or repatriation costs. The card is not an alternative to travel insurance. It will not cover any private medical healthcare or costs, being flown back to the UK, or lost or stolen property. Therefore, it is important to have both an EHIC and a valid private travel insurance policy.
 
The card gives access to reduced-cost or free medical treatment from state healthcare providers. This includes treatment of a chronic or pre-existing medical condition that becomes necessary during your visit. The card also covers routine medical care for people with pre-existing conditions that need monitoring.

Your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) will enable you to access the necessary state-provided healthcare in Spain at a reduced cost, or sometimes for free when on a temporary stay. The Spanish health authority determines what treatment is considered necessary and cannot wait until your return to the UK. It also covers you for treatment of pre-existing medical conditions in Spain
 
All Clear Travel on: 0845 250 5350 will provide cover if you have a terminal prognosis, providing it is longer than 6 months after the date of return.

We hope that helps!

Jane