The Red Cross is a very important voluntary service in Teulada on the Costa Blanca.They rely on their income from a variety of sources which includes Teulada -Moraira and Benissa town halls ,several associations,paying members and independent donations.This income hasn’t changed but the number of volunteers has changed and they are now having to provide a reduced service.It has changed in comparison with previous years.

From Friday evening to Sunday evening the Red Cross is manned by volunteers who also cover festivals and public holidays.Police and Health centres also know when they are working in case of emergencies.

From Monday to Thursday there isn’t a 24 hour service but people are still transported to hospital.The number of volunteers at this time is greatly reduced.Members who contribute to the service cannot necessarily expect a 24 hour a day service at these times.Their money helps but it doesn’t allow for that degree of cover.

It appears that many people believe that you have to be a paid up member to be able to access the service but this is not the case,it is open to all.There were those who were concerned that should they require an ambulance then it would not be available.This is not the case and people should ring 112 and ask for an ambulance should it be needed.The ambulance is  free and available to all residents of both towns.They would be taken to the Levante hospital in Benidorm.There is also a SAMU ambulance available.