Doula Support in Pregnancy and Birth in Portugal Welcome expectant mothers in Portugal! Our blog post is here to provide you with valuable insights from foreign moms who have worked with the exceptional doula, Mayra Linares, based in Ericeira, during and after their pregnancy. In five testimonials, they’ll share their unique experiences of being pregnant […]
Category: Health
We’re excited to have you here in our blog section dedicated to local healthcare providers and health-related themes. As a nurse trained in the Portuguese SNS and with experience working in countries such as the UK and France, I’m here to offer you valuable insights on national services and care. Together, we’ll explore relevant health topics based on the latest research and how they apply to our local community.
Do I need Health Insurance in Portugal?
Wondering whether you need health insurance in Portugal? The answer is no. Having health insurance in Portugal is completely optional. As a legal resident in Portugal, you are entitled to public healthcare, which is heavily subsidised by the government. However, you are not limited to the care available within the public system, called Sistema Nacional […]
Healthcare in Ericeira: Public Services
What to do in an emergency For life-threatening events, call 112 for assistance, which is the national emergency number. To find out where to go, considering your case and location, call Saude 24 on 808 24 24 24. This is the contact center for the national health system called Sistema Nacional de Saude (SNS), in […]
Public Health in Ericeira: rating our visit
This is our fourth visit to the Public Health Center in Ericeira and, there is nothing unusual about it. Therefore, I thought I would share today’s experience and take the opportunity to reflect on the service. My purpose is to give you an idea of what the vaccination visit can be like. Updating our foreign […]