Healthcare

Healtcare in Sweden is high-quality and affordable and knowing where to turn makes settling in a lot easier. Here is a quick guide to help you find the care need.

Emergency service

In an emergency, dial 112 for immediate help or go straight to the hospital's emergency department, open 24/7.

1177 – Your healthcare hotline

1177 is your go-to for healthcare advice and information.

• Call 1177 anytime to speak with a nurse (yes, 24/7 and you can ask for help in English).
• Visit 1177.se External link, opens in new window. for official info in English.
• Use the site to find health centres, out-of-hours clinics, hospitals and dental care.

Healthcare centres (Vårdcentral)

This is your first stop for non-urgent medical issues. Here you will meet doctors, nurses, midwives, psychologists and more. Services include everything from regular check-ups to prenatal and child healthcare.

• Open weekdays, usually 8 AM–5 PM.
• Register at your local vårdcentral once you have a Swedish personal identity number.

How to register:

1. Choose a healthcare centre.
   You are free to choose any vårdcentral in Västerås, whether it is public or private.
2. Register online
   The easiest way is to register through the national healthcare website 1177.se.
3. Register in person or by form
   You can also visit the healthcare centre in person and ask for a registration form or contact them to receive one by mail.

Once registered, the healthcare centre will be responsible for your primary healthcare, including doctor’s appointments, referrals and preventive care.

If you need help or guidance, you can contact 1177, available by phone or online. Feeling unwell during evenings or wekeends? Go to a jourcentral (no appointment needed, through calling ahead is smart).

Out-of-hours clinics

Feeling unwell during evenings or weekends? Go to a jourcental (no appointment needed, through calling ahead is smart).

Pharmacies (Apotek)

You will find both prescription and over-the-counter medicine at the pharmacy. Pharmacists are also great for quick advice on minor health issues.