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Licence to practise

If you want to work as a healthcare practitioner in Sweden, you may need to obtain a licence. Find out more on how to apply.

Emergency preparedness

Here you will find comprehensive information and support about covid-19 for those who work in health care and health services.

Healthcare for visitors to Sweden

Information for patients who require healthcare in Sweden and are covered by social security insurance in an EEA country.

Statistics and Data

The National Board of Health and Welfare publishes statistics in the areas of health and medical care and social services.

About the National Board of Health and Welfare

We work to ensure good health, social welfare and high-quality health and social care on equal terms for the whole Swedish population.

Publications

Here you can search among our publications. They are divided into three main categories: Health and medical care, Social services and Dental care.