Winter in Sweden can be a bit of a beast, but with the right prep, it doesn’t have to be scary. Our guide walks you through setting up your car for winter, from legal tire requirements to must-have items for your emergency kit. Let’s make sure you’re ready to face those snowy roads […]
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Swedish healthcare – what fees apply to you?
Newbies need a residence permit and a personal number to receive healthcare on the same conditions as Swedes.
What is Sweden’s health guarantee?
The Swedish health care guarantee – vårdgarantin, grants you the right to specialist treatment within 90 days.
Dealing with cancer in Sweden – Betül’s story
Written by Sara Costa Betül is the most generous, positive and wonderful person that I have ever crossed paths with and I consider myself lucky for having met her. She is a proud scientist at Chalmers and she loves Sweden and her life in Gothenburg. She is also a Newbie like many of us. Imagine […]
Sexual and Reproductive Medical Care in Sweden
Contraceptive counselling is free and emergency contraception is sold over counter all over Sweden.
LGBT Rights in Sweden
It is, according to Swedish law, illegal to discriminate a person due to that person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Sexually Transmitted Illness – STI
The law called Smittskyddslagen regulates how to deal with sexually transmitted infections in order to reduce further spreading.
Contraception
There are many different contraception methods available in Sweden such as mini-pills, spirals, hormone rings and implants.
Cardiac arrest
About 10 000 people a year suffer from cardiac arrest in Sweden and there are several actions you can take to save a suffering person.
Specialist Treatment & Referrals
If you need to see a specialist you will generally need a referral. The easiest way to get a referral is to visit a health centre.
What is fritt vårdval in English?
Sweden has free choice of care – fritt vårdval. This means that you are free to go to any health centre you want.
