If you are unsure about your symptoms and the type of care you need, you can get medical advice 24 hours a day, all year round. You’ll speak to a nurse who will assess your need for care and refer you in the right direction. 1177 is nationwide telephone number that costs the same as a regular telephone call. You can get medical advice in Swedish and English by calling 1177. If you do not have Swedish mobile phone service or an SIM card, you can  call +46 771-11 77 00.

On the www.1177.se website, you can read about diseases and treatments, find advice on healthcare and health maintenance, as well as the rules and rights that apply to healthcare. Some information has been translated into other languages. Click here to access translated information on health and healthcare.

Your local primary health centre (vårdcentralen) is your first choice if you have questions and concerns about your health. If you are unwell, injured or need help with a mental health issue, you should first contact your primary health centre.

The primary health centres in Blekinge are open during the day on weekdays. Always call ahead for advice and an appointment. You should not go to the primary health centre with emergency and/or life-threatening conditions.

Contact information and addresses of primary health centres in Blekinge.

The after-hours healthcare centre (jourcentralen) works in the same way as the primary health centre, but it’s open in the evenings and at weekends. You should not go to the after-hours healthcare centre for emergency and/or life-threatening conditions. In these cases, call 112 instead..

Contact information and address of the after-hours healthcare centre in Karlshamn.

Contact information and address of the after-hours healthcare centre in Karlskrona.

In case of a serious illness or accident, go to the emergency ward (akutmottagningen) in Karlskrona. An experienced triage nurse there will first assess and prioritize each patient. You should not go to the emergency ward with minor complaints or with illnesses that can be treated at a primary healthcare centre medical or an after-hours healthcare centre.

Call 112 for emergency and/or life-threatening conditions.

The emergency ward treats serious conditions such as:

• Serious accidents
• Severe respiratory problems
• Ongoing severe chest pain
• Profuse bleeding
• Severe abdominal pain
• Suspected stroke
• Serious bone fracture.

Address and directions to the emergency ward in Karlskrona.