If you need to seek medical help while in Portugal, here is a list of the main hospitals and clinics in Portugal with English speaking doctors and staff.
CLICK HERE to view a list of of English-speaking medical facilities in the Algarve and Portugal.
Dementia, the most prevalent form of which is Alzheimer’s, is a condition affecting about 50 million people worldwide, with around 10 million new cases reported each year. This, the first in a three-part series, is based on information provided by the Associação Alzheimer’s Portugal, which is devoted to helping those with the illness and those close to them.
If you require a COVID-19 test while in the Algarve, or before you leave to travel to another country, these centres can carry out testing for you and provide you with the necessary certification.
A lot of people use a combination of different gym machines to build their strength and muscles. But what if we tell you that you can achieve almost all your fitness targets using a single machine? Bowflex home gym is an incredible piece of equipment that you can use for strength training and enhance your muscular strength from the comfort of your home.
You’re not alone if you are experiencing hair thinning. Hair loss and thinning are fairly common, especially as we age. Both genetic, as well as certain health conditions, have an effect on hair loss.
How many of us here in the Algarve have had a minor emergency situation and think we know Portuguese, only to revert to English? What if you have a major emergency and have to call 112 (and not 999) and the operator doesn’t speak or understand English?
As a resident in Portugal, you have the right to access state healthcare on the same basis as Portuguese citizens. It is especailly important at the moment to register with the Portuguese national healthcare system (SNS), to ensure you are contacted to receive your Covid-19 vaccination. How do you do it?
In light of the ongoing pandemic, many of us are now working from home to control the spread of the coronavirus. This significant change in routine brings all sorts of challenges with it.
