If you fall ill, contact or call 1177. Nurses will advise you on where to seek care.

You can also make an appointment at Uppsala Local Emergency Ward (1177.se) or go directly to your health centre.

You can come to Uppsala University Hospital through a referral from your health centre, or by requesting treatment yourself.

What do I do if I fall seriously ill?

In case of serious illness or injury, call 112 immediately.

Accident and Emergency Departments

Keep in mind that there may be long waiting times at Accident and Emergency Departments. Patients with serious conditions are helped first. To save time you can:

• contact your health centre or family doctor,
• call 1177 for advice and get an emergency appointment at Närakut in Uppsala, Aleris

More information on emergency care.  

Contact or call 1177 first. There, nurses will advise you on where to seek care.

Want to contact one of our clinics directly? Here you can find contact details for all our clinics and wards. 

The care guarantee gives you the right to receive care within a certain time. It is a legal right that sets out how quickly you should receive care after a decision on care has been made.

Read more about the care guarantee (1177.se) 

Here you can read about how to apply for our care by your own request. 

If you want Uppsala University Hospital to make a new medical assessment, you should contact your doctor or someone else at the clinic where you received your first assessment. 

Here you will find information for those who are waiting for an appointment.

Here you can find all our clinics. The list includes both the address and contact details of each clinic. 

Your appointment letter will tell you how to prepare for the visit. The preparation can be different depending on why you are coming to us. If you cannot find the information in the appointment letter, contact the clinic or ward you are going to.

List of clinics and wards at Uppsala University Hospital 

When you arrive at the hospital, bring your appointment letter and ID. 

Avoid bringing large amounts of money, jewellery or other valuables. The hospital cannot be responsible for them. There are only limited possibilities to lock up valuables on the wards. 

It depends on what examination will take place. Your appointment letter will tell you how to prepare for your visit. 

Fasting before a medical appointment depends on the type of examination you are having. Your appointment letter will contain information on how to prepare.

A visit to the emergency room at Uppsala University Hospital costs SEK 500. Children and young people under the age of 20, people over 85 and military personnel in training pay nothing. They receive free care within Region Uppsala.

Healthcare in Sweden if you come from another country - 1177 

See the page for Parking. 

See the page for Overnight stays. 

For more information, see the Internet and Wi-Fi page. 

Here you can find information about restaurants and cafés in the hospital area. 

You are welcome at the hospital every day. Visiting hours may vary between wards. Ask the staff in the ward what the rules are.

Do not come to visit if you have an infection.  

Visits may need to be restricted

The number of visitors depends on the patient's health status. Some wards have specific rules for visits. Ask the staff what the rules are.

Flowers and mobile phones 

Many people are allergic to flowers. Therefore, do not bring flowers to the hospital.

Mobile phones are prohibited in some wards. Ask the staff what the rules are.

You can visit the hospital every day between 8am and 9pm. Wards may have different visiting hours. Ask the ward staff to get the right information.

The healthcare provider decides whether a visit is possible and how it should be conducted. There may be special rules for visits to patients in statutory care. Contact the ward and they will help you with what applies.

Mobile phones

Please be considerate when using a mobile phone. In some places, mobile phones can interfere with hospital equipment.

Fragrances

Some people are sensitive to strong odours, such as from perfume and flowers. Avoid introducing these. 

Photo and film

You may only take photographs or film if you have obtained authorisation (consent) from the Head of Services, Head of Department or equivalent. 

Smoking

Uppsala University Hospital is smoke-free. Smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor smoking areas. 

Alcohol

As a rule, alcohol is not allowed on hospital premises. It is never allowed in entrances or waiting rooms.

Animals

Dogs and other pets are not allowed on hospital premises. Exceptions are guide dogs and service dogs. 

Promotions and sales

It is not allowed to put up posters, distribute information, sell things, collect money or beg in the hospital or at the entrances. 

Organisation

The hospital is not a public place. People who are disruptive or behave inappropriately may be turned away. 

Many people are hypersensitive to perfume or strong odours. Therefore, perfumed products are not used in the hospital. Staff should not wear perfume at work. As a patient or carer, you should also avoid wearing perfume. 

Uppsala University Hospital has strict rules for photography and filming. You cannot photograph or film patients without their written consent.

The hospital is not considered a public place. Photography and filming may only be carried out with the consent of the Head of Services, Head of Department or equivalent.  

Even if you have been given consent, photography or filming must never be done in a way that breaches patient confidentiality or violates anyone's privacy. 

For more information, see the page for Feedback on healthcare.