Public Sector Strike on Monday 2 November: Hospitals Keep Urgent Care, Check Appointments
STTS union strike on Monday 2 November may hit hospitals and public offices. Urgent care is guaranteed. What is covered and what to do.
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Fake SMS in the Name of SNS 24 and Segurança Social: Don’t Pay, Don’t Click
SNS 24 and Segurança Social warn of fake SMS asking you to pay a ‘debt’ or click a link to stop a benefit cut. Don’t pay, don’t click. What to do.
No School Dental Vouchers This Year for Ages 7, 10 and 13: What Changes in 2027
No cheques-dentista for ages 7, 10 and 13 in 2026/2027. A new SNS dental programme starts on 1 January 2027. What parents should do now.
SNS Access for Non-Resident Foreigners: Parliament Passes First Vote
Parliament approved in a first vote bills making non-resident and undocumented foreigners pay for SNS care, except urgent care. Not law yet: what it means.
How to Register with the SNS and Get a Número de Utente in Portugal
How immigrants get an SNS user number (número de utente) and register at a health centre: documents, registration types and 2026 rules.