Public Healthcare in Catalunya

  1. Your recommendations

    Mums are always interested in others' recommendations for children's medicines. Here we are listing what Spanish prescription and over-the-counter medecines and homeopathic remedies have worked for our members. Please do help us expand this section by sending us your suggestions

    View Your recommendations

  2. The Structure of the Public Health Service and Prescriptions

    This section outlines the structure of the Public Health Service and how prescriptions work.

    View The Structure of the Public Health Service and Prescriptions

  3. Applying for Medical Cards

    The Spanish Health Service is a public and free system and every citizen has the right to use it. This section outlines the process to gain access to public healthcare.

    View Applying for Medical Cards

  4. Children´s Health

    All CAPs have paediatricians to care for your children up to the age of 14. This section outlines Children´s health records and vaccinations as well as an interview with Paediatrician Mª Dolores Terrada

    View Children´s Health

  5. Women’s Health

    This section outlines the public system for pregnant women. For more detailed information on pregnancy, please do visit our pregnancy section from the left hand menu

    View Women’s Health

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