Healthcare and in case of emergency

Healthcare and in case of emergency information for exchange students at Swedish Red Cross University.
Healthcare and in case of emergency information for exchange students at Swedish Red Cross University.
Publicerad: 18 Jan 2024
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We at the the Swedish Red Cross University are happy to help you to a local emergency unit or an emergency clinic if you should get ill during your stay.

Local emergency units

The local emergency units are available for urgent, but non life-threatening medical treatment. For sudden, serious illnesses and injuries, you should turn to an emergency clinic at a hospital.

More information about the health care system can be found at the follwing guide:

Another option for seeking medical advice without having to visit a hospital or a clinic, is by calling 1177 where you can get advice from licensed nurses.

In case of emergency

Important! Should an emergency occur and your life might be at risk you should always call the national emergency number first.

  • National emercency number is 112

Please save this number to your phone. This service is available free of charge from mobile phones and landline.

Emergency contact numbers at the Swedish Red Cross University

International coordination team, during office hours 9am to 4 pm:

  • Ann-Sofie Hylvander, international coordinator, +46 8 587 516 14
  • Jenny Cadstedt, international strategist, +46 8 587 516 72

Director of Administration, before and after office hours:

  • Louise Beskow +46 72 519 36 40

Please note that this is an emergency number and should not be used for cases that are not emergencies. For non-urgent cases, please contact the International coordination team during office hours.