Hi,

Thanks for the response. She's been living in Spain for 7 years and has been paying NI, and yes, she's over 60 - she's 63. I believe she does have a full medical card, as she is currently under the care of a consultant whilst waiting for a hip replacement due to severe arthritis.

I have found a branch of Age Concern in Estepona who are giving her lots of assistance now in trying to restart her pension payments - she was getting them fine for 3 years and they stopped in Jan this year as the pensions people thought she was dead as she didn't respond to some letters they sent that she never received.

Things seem to be slightly more under control now - I guess I just panicked a bit earlier in the week - didn't like thinking of her so far away with no food and no money...

Thanks

NickiD