Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in Portugal. Also information on the process involved in arranging a burial, cremation or the repatriation of remains outside Portugal.

Information on the E112 form for EU residents seeking medical treatment in another EU country. Where to obtain the form, when it's required, how it's different from a European Health Insurance Card and what kind of care is covered.

Emergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, Police and Ambulance in the regions of Grande Lisboa and the Setubal Peninsula. Also useful numbers for drug help, poisons, emergency doctors and hospitals.

Launched June 2004, the "Health Card" is for EU residents to use to access medical resourses when travelling outside of their EU country of residence.

The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Portugal. Who to contact and what to expect from the Portuguese system: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth.

Child abuse, drug problems, HIV/AIDS, Red Cross, info for the homeless - your contacts in Lisbon and Portugal.

Needing a doctor? Got an ache? Here is a comprehensive list of English medical terms and descriptions, and the Portuguese translation for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments to help you communicate a medical problem

Resources - mostly in Portuguese - for disabled: wheelchair bound, physically disabled, hearing or sight-impaired members of the community. Information on government aid and social security organisations, non-profit organisations and parking facilities.

Information on the Portuguese anti-smoking law of January 2008 concerning smoking in public places: who it affects and what the penalties are for business or individuals who don't adhere to the rules. With links information on tobacco bans elsewhere.

Information on the Portuguese national health care system, with details on who benefits and where and how to register with the authorities and what contributions and benefits to expect.

English-speaking support groups and meetings for AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) following the 12 Steps programme, drug aid, cancer support meetings, AIDS and more. See this page for contact information.

Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy. Also information on family planning clinics.