Foreign Office urge UK tourists in Spain to claim ‘necessary’ health item

The Foreign Office has urged tourists to claim their free health insurance card for access to “medically necessary” treatment abroad

The Foreign Office and Department of Health and Social Care have issued a warning to UK tourists heading to Spain about a “necessary” medical card.

Under the ‘Healthcare for UK nationals visiting Spain’ section, the official bodies have urged travellers to obtain a UK-issued Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

It is important to take this abroad with you because if an accident is to occur while…