Feb 2006: The affect on Spain of the spread of bird flu through Europe and precautions being taken by the Spanish Government. With links to relevant local and Europe-wide information.

Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in Madrid. Also information on they process involved in arranging a burial, cremation or the repatriation of remains outside Spain.

Information on the E112 form for EU residents seeking medical treatment in another EU country. Where to obtain the form, when it's required, how it's different from a European Health Insurance Card and what kind of care is covered.

Emergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, Police, Ambulance in Madrid. Also sea rescue, drug help, poisons and emergency doctors and hospitals as well as a glossary of emergency terminology.

Information directly from the European Union. Information includes factsheets on Management & Registration, Social Security & Benefit Organisations, Personal Contributions, Unemployment Benefits and Sickness & Maternity Leave.

Information on the EU health card, how it works and the E-Forms it replaces.

The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Spain. Who to contact and what to expect from the system through the pregnancy and the post-natal period: maternity leave, midwives and vaccinations.

Who to call if you need advice - or if you are in a position to offer help - in times of personal crisis, drug or alcohol, pregnancy crisis or if you need the Red Cross. With a helpful glossary to Spanish words that may be needed in an emergency.

Comprehensive list of English terms for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments - and their Spanish equivalents. Also a dictionary of terminology for a visit to the dentist.

Overview of where to go and what to do if you are mobility, sight or hearing impaired - a wheelchair or cane user - and living in or visiting Madrid. Information on the Spanish organisations and facilities.

Information on the law of January 2006 concerning smoking in public places: who it affects and where it impacts.

Information on the Spanish national health care - Seguridad Social - with details on who benefits and where and how to register with the authorities and what contributions and benefits to expect.

Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy. Also information on family planning clinics.