Spain: Infoline service for Brits over 50

British residents over the age of 50 can call the Infoline 902 003 838 for information on living in Spain. Age Concern is launching an Infoline for British nationals living and on holiday in Spain who are over the age of 50. The telephone service (902 033 838) provides information on social services, medical assistance, obtaining benefits from the UK or how to collect their pensions in Spain.

“The telephone line offers support and a guide to the eldest members of our community who are not sure how to access local social services. It will be a great help for those who are making the transition to Spain from the UK,” said Age Concern board member Sue Mari.

The project is a joint co-operation between the British Consulate and Age Concern. With this initiative they hope to be able to meet the demands of the growing number of British tourists and residents in Spain. British Consulate Bruce McIntyre says it is estimated that there are over one million British expatriates living in Spain. Every year over two million British tourists come to Málaga and 350,000 Britons are believed to live along Spain’s Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca alone.

“This is an exciting development for the expanding British Community in Spain.” McIntyre said. “We hope people take advantage of our services as we further close the information gap