Choosing a health centre in Västerbotten
Välja hälsocentral i Västerbotten - engelskaA health centre is a clinic often located close to where you live. You can choose which health centre you wish to contact when you need care.
A health centre, hälsocentral, has doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. They can assist if you or a family member is unwell or feeling low.
You can select any health centre you prefer and register there.
Choosing a health centre is also known as hälsoval.
Which health centres can I choose from?
You can find contact details for health centres and clinics within Hälsoval Västerbotten on 1177.se. The page is in Swedish.
How to choose a health centre
You can register at a health centre in Västerbotten by logging in to 1177.se. The page is in Swedish.
To log in to 1177, you need an e-identification program and a Swedish personal identity number.
Alternatively, you can select a health centre by filling in a form and sending it to the health centre of your choice.
You can order the form from the health centre or download it by clicking the link below. The form will open in a new tab.
Link to the form for choosing a health centre (In Swedish)
Link to the form for choosing a health centre
You can change your health centre up to twice a year.
Opening hours
All health centres are open during the day on weekdays. You can call your health centre or contact them by logging in at 1177.se. The page is in Swedish.
If you fall ill in the evening or at weekends, you can call 1177.
You will speak with a nurse. They will advise you on how to manage your symptoms. If necessary, the nurse can inform you where to seek further care.
You can call 1177 24 hours a day. If calling from abroad, dial +46 771-11 77 00 instead.
The nurses can assist you in Swedish or English.
Seeking care at a different health centre
You can receive care at a health centre other than the one you’re registered with.
For example, if you are in another area and need care.
Protected personal data
If you have protected personal data, you may visit any health centre you wish.
Those who have moved
If you move, you will be assigned to the health centre responsible for care in your new area. If you want a different health centre, you need to choose one yourself.
If you have previously chosen a health centre, you will keep it even if you move.
Newborns and children under 16
When you have a baby, you choose a health centre for your child. If you do not choose one, the child will be registered at the same health centre as the mother or the person responsible for the child.
You can change your child’s health centre until they turn 16.
What applies during your visit?
When you visit a health centre, you pay a fee for your appointment. This is called a patient fee.
The fee is consistent across all health centres.
Patient travel
If you have chosen the health centre closest to your home, you can receive travel compensation from Region Västerbotten.
If you've selected a different health centre, you must pay for your travel yourself.
Primary care contact and contact to a primary physician
You can receive help and support in your healthcare interactions. This is known as having a primary care contact, fast vårdkontakt. This is a person at the health centre who can, for instance, help you stay in touch with other care services involved in your treatment.
You may also have a doctor you regularly see. This is called having contact to a primary care physician, fast läkarkontakt.