About Sweden

In Swedish only. The County Council of Blekinge comprises the municipalities of Karlshamn, Karlskrona, Olofström, Ronneby and Sölvesborg all located in the province of BLEKINGE.

The County Council of Dalarna comprises the municipalities of Avesta, Borlänge, Falun, Gagnef, Hedemora, Leksand, Ludvika, Malung, Mora, Orsa, Rättvik, Smedjebacken, Säter, Vansbro and Älvdalen, all located in the province of DALARNA. Information in English consists of Dalarna County Council in brief (Health care, Dental care, Regional development, Some figures), Egergency medical care (Information on fees for emergency medical care to patients from the EU and not living in the EU).

The County Council of Gävleborg comprises the municipalities of Ockelbo, Gävle, Hofors and Sandviken, all located in the province of GÄSTRIKLAND, and the municipalities of Bollnäs, Hudviksvall, Ljusdal, Nordanstig, Ovanåker and Söderhamn, all located in the province of HÄLSINGLAND. Information in English consists of the council in brief and short facts.

The County Council of Halland comprises the municipalities of Falkenberg, Halmstad, Kungsbacka, Laholm and Varberg, all located in the province of HALLAND and the municipality of Hylte that is located in the province of SMÅLAND. Information in English consists of Halland County Council in brief, information about ‘When you need healthcare’, Personnel, Guaranteed care, Hospitals, Every day, Democracy, The Patient’s Guide, Primare care and Dental care.

The County Council of Jämtland comprises the municipalities of Berg, Bräcke, Krokom, Ragunda, Strömsund, Åre and Östersund, all located in the province of JÄMTLAND, and the minicipality of Härjedalen in the province of HÄRJEDALEN. Information in English consists of Jämtland County and Jämtland County Council in brief, Primary care, County medical care, Public dental care, County development, Emefté (an organisation that provides the goods and services needed for the county counsil), The Staff, Economy, Political organisation, Executive organisation, ‘Swedens democratic levels’, ‘How to find out more’ (contact information).

The County Council of Jönköping comprises the municipalities of Aneby, Eksjö, Gislaved, Gnosjö, Habo, Jönköping, Mullsjö, Nässjö, Sävsjö, Tranås, Vaggeryd, Vetlanda and Värnamo, all located in the province of SMÅLAND. Information in English consists of information about ‘When you need medical care’ (Publich health and medical care), ‘Prior you visit’ (Interpreter, Come on time, Notify in case of cancellations, Professional confidentiality, Identification, Medical records, Expenses, Travel to health care services, Viewpoints on health and medical services), Contact (If you fall ill, addresses), Work in Sweden, The county council, County of Jönköping, Healthcare information (Healthcare for children, Healthcare for women, Youth counselling centres, Dental health care.

The County Council of Kalmar comprises the municipalities of Emmaboda, Hultsfred, Högsby, Kalmar, Mönsterås, Nybro, Oskarshamn, Torsås, Vimmerby and Västervik, all located in the province of SMÅLAND, and the municipalities of Borgholm and Mörbylånga, both located in the province of ÖLAND. Information in English consists of a map of the couty and Kalmar County Council in brief, Dental care, Education, Facts (‘the county council’s task’, ‘This is the way county council is governed’, Information to Patients (Medical care information, Patient’s health costs, Pharmacy, Youth centre), Self care (Bite and sting, Sun injuries, Tick bite).

The County Council of Kronoberg comprises the municipalities of Alvesta, Lessebo, Ljungby, Markaryd, Tingsryd, Uppvidinge, Växjö and Älmhult, all located in the province of SMÅLAND. Information in English consists of information about ‘If you get ill’, Patioent safety and personal information’, ‘Travel to healthcare’, ‘Your costs, short version’, your costs, long version’, Freedom of choice’, ‘Guaranteed visits’, ‘Treatment in consultiation’, ‘If you are not satisfied’, Dentistry, Youth, Importand telephone numbers, Kronoberg County Council ( ‘A versatile knowledge-based organization serving the public’ (pdf) and ‘Wellcome to the world – first impression last. Baby/delivery’ (Delivery, Baby unit, Acupuncture, Breastfeeding and follow-up unit, Aurora, Infant support, Web bebies, Allergies, Diabetes, Research and development, Map, Names and telephone numbers, Addresses and comments, Breastfeeding friendly).

The County Council of Norrbotten comprises the municipalities of Arjeplog, Arvidsjaur, Gällivare, Jokkmokk and Kiruna, all located in the province of LAPLAND, and the municipalities of Boden, Haparanda, Kalix, Luleå, Pajala, Piteå, Älvsbyn, Överkalix and Övertårneå, all located in the province of NORRBOTTEN. Information in English consists of the County of Norrbotten in brief, The County of Norrbotten (pdf), The County Council of Norrbotten (pdf), Training for Specialist physicians (pdf), Internships in Norrbotten (pdf), The famous County Hospital in Sunderbyn (pdf), Art and Architechture at the County hospital (pdf), Contact information including a map of the county and Links to National and Local Authorities.

In Swedish only. The County Council of Stockholm comprises the municipalities of Botkyrka, Haninge, Huddinge, Nacka, Nykvarn, Nynäshamn, Salem, Södertälje and Tyresö, all located in the province of SÖDERMANLAND, and Danderyd, Ekerö, Järfälla, Lidingö, Norrtälje, Sigtuna, Sollentuna, Solna, Sundbyberg, Täby, Upplands Väsby, Upplands-Bro, Vallentuna, Vaxholm, Värmdö and Österåker, all located in the province of UPPLAND, and the municipality of Stockholm, located in the provinces of SÖDERMANLAND and UPPLAND.

The County Council of Sörmland comprises the municipalities of Eskilstuna, Flen, Gnesta, Katrineholm, Nyköping, Oxelösund, Stängnäs, Trosa and Vingåker, all located in the province of SÖDERMANLAND. The site is in Swedish only, but there is a pdf-document in English about ‘How to get the best help if you become ill.

The County Council of Värmland comprises the municipalities of Arvika, Eda, Filipstad, Forshaga, Grums, Hagfors, Hammarö, Karlstad, Kil, Kristinehamn, Munkfors, Storfors, Sunne, Säfle, Torsby and Årjäng, all located in the province of VÄRMLAND. Information in English consists of ‘Internship in Värmland’ and a some pdf-documents in English as following, At your service (pdf), Welcome to the County of Värmland (pdf), Annual Reports (pdf), Financial communication and budget (pdf) and Family Medicine in the County of Värmland (pdf).

The County Council of Västerbotten comprises the municipalities of Sorsele, Storuman, Malå, Vilhelmina, Dorotea, Lycksele and Åsele, all located in LAPPLAND, and Norsjö, Skellefteå, Robertfors, Vindeln, Vännäs and Umeå, all located in the province of VÄSTERBOTTEN, and Bjurholm and Nordmaling, both located in the province of ÅNGERMANLAND. Information in English consists of information about Västerbotten County Council provided as a PDF-document.

The County Council of Västernorrland comprises the municipalities of Härnösand, Kramfors, Sollefteå, Sundsvall, locatied in the province of MEDELPAD and the municipalities of Timrå, Ånge and Örnsköldsvik, located in the province of ÅNGERMANLAND. Information in English consists of Västernorrland County Council in brief, County Council activities, Healthcare and medical care, National Dental Servic, Regional Development, County Council services, Auditing, Fincance and some facts and figures.

In Swedish only. The County Council of Västmanland comprises the municipalities of Arboga, Fagersta, Hallstahammar, Köping, Norberg, Sala, Skinnskatteberg, Surahammar and Västerås, all located in the province of VÄSTMANLAND, and the municipality of Kungsör located in the province of SÖDERMANLAND, and the municipality of Heby located in the provinces of UPPLAND.

The County Council of Örebro comprises the municipalities of Askersund, Hallsberg, Kumla, Laxå, Lekeberg and Örebro, all located in the province of NÄRKE, and the municipalities of Degerfors and Karlskoga, both located in the province of VÄRMLAND, and the municipalities of Hällefors, Lindesberg, Ljusnaberg and Nora, all located in the province of VÄSTMANLAND. Information in English consists of information about Örebro County Council, Health and medical care, Regional Development, How Swedish society is governed, The main task of the County Council – Medical care, Research, Help and support, Dental care, Specialist care, Financing and Facts about Örebro County.

The County Council of Östergötland comprises the municipalities of Boxholm, Finspång, Kinda, Linköping, Mjölby, Motala, Norrköping, Söderköping, Vadstena, Valdemarsvik, Ydre, Åtvidaberg and Ödeshög, all located in the province of ÖSTERGÖTLAND. Information in English consists of information about healthcare provided as PDF-documents (The Health Centre, Health Care Fees, Pregnancy and Giving Birth, Vaccinating Children, Taking Care of your Children, Women’s Healt Care, Young People’s Clinics, Psychological Issues, Dental Health Care, Useful Information about Hospital Visits and finally a pdf-document about Exercise and Food.

The County Council of Uppsala comprises the municipalities of Enköping, Håbo, Knivsta, Tierp, Uppsala, Älvkarleby and Östhammar, all located in the province of UPPLAND. Information in English consists of Health care fees (PDF), Vaccinating children (PDF), National Dental Service (PDF), The Health Centre (PDF), Family Doctors in the County of Uppsala (PDF), Women’s Health Care och Women’s Health (PDF), Useful information about Hospital visits (PDF), Young People’s Health (PDF), Psychological issues (PDF), Taking care of your children ((PDF), Pregnancy and giving birth (PDF), Exercise university Hospital /external link) and The General Hospital of Enköping.

An official site of the Municipality (local authority) of Gotland. This municipality has also all duties that normally are duties of county councils/regions. Information in English about A Renewable Energy Island in the Baltic Sea, Eco-Municipality of Gotland, Global Education Business Partnership (GEBP), Gotland a special place, Gotland in figures, tables and diagrams, Information in English about the Congress Hall, Port of Visby, The Municipal Archives, The Treasures of Gotland, Tourism (Travel, Accommodation, Food and Entertainment, Activities, Attractions, Arts and Crafts, Shopping, Service, Conferences, Golf and Map) and Twinning.

Region Skåne comprises the municipalities of Bjuv, Bromölla, Burlöv, Båstad, Eslöv, Helsingborg, Hässleholm, Höganäs, Hörby, Höör, Klippan, Kristianstad, Landskrona, Lomma, Lund, Malmö, Osby, Perstorp, Simirishamn, Sjöbo, Skurup, Staffanstorp, Svalöv, Svedala, Tomelilla, Trelleborg, Vellinge, Ystad, Åstorp, Ängelholm, Örkelljunga and Östra Göinge, all located in the province of SKÅNE. For information in English you have to click on ‘International’. Information in English consists of Region Skåne in brief, About Region Skåne (links to the municipalities of Skånde), About Skåne, Democracy, Health care (If you get sick and Haboilitation and Assistive Thechnology), Regional Development, Other Activities (Culture, Public transport, Research, Trade and industry, Links to Maritime Safety and Environment in the Baltic Sea, Baltic Sea States Subregional Co-operation, Press invitation Baltic Sea States Subregional Co-operation).

Region Västra Götaland comprises the municipalities of Kungälv, Lysekil, Munkedal, Orust, Sotenäs, Stenungsund, Strömstad, Tanum, Tjörn, Uddevalla and Öckerö, all located in the province of BOHUSLÄN, and the municipalities of Bengtfors, Dals-Ed, Färgelanda, Mellerud and Åmål, all located in the province of DALSLAND, and the municipalities of Ale, Alingsås, Bollebygd, Borås, Essunga, Falköping, Grästorp, Gullspång, Göteborg, Götene, Herrljunga, Hjo, Härryda, Karlsborg, Lerum, Lidköping, Lilla Edet, Mariestad, Mark, Mölndal, Partille, Skara, Skövde, Svenljunga, Tibro, Tidaholm, Trollhättan, Töreboda, Ulricehamn, Vara, Vårgårda and Vänersborg, all located in the province of VÄSTERGÖTLAND. Information in English consists of tourist information about ‘Visit Västra Götaland’, Work and study in Sweden, Natural scenery, Environment, Region Västra Götaland (Administration, Political organisation, Finances, Healtcare in the region, Facts on Västra Götaland), Business sector, Industrial research, Facts on Sweden in general and Contact information.

This is an official homepage of the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR). Information in English consists of SALAR in brief, About local government in Sweden, Activities of SALAR, International Affairs and ‘Levels of local democracy in Sweden’ (PDF-document), ‘The financial situation of Swedish Municipalities and County Councils..’ (PDF-document).