Representatives of the British Consul resolve the doubts of residents on matters relating to benefits, pensions and health

The Advisor of Benefits, Pensions and Health, Martyn Standing and the Vice-Consul, Lloyd Millen, both of the British Consulate of Alicante, yesterday afternoon gave a talk at the Casa de Cultura of Els Poblets in order to clarify doubts among the British residents on issues related to health, pensions and benefits.

An initiative was organized by the English-Speaking Residents Group of Els Poblets, who comprise 13% of the total of the population (431), in collaboration with the Town Hall of Els Poblets and was attended by more than a hundred British residents..

After a brief introduction which informed them of the powers of the British Consul in Spain and the locations of the various offices located in the Valencian Community, the attendees took part in a question and answer session. Afterwards some people were seen in private by the speakers to resolve more personal questions. The mayor of Els Poblets, Jaime Ivars, was responsible for opening the event.