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. Also sea rescue, drug help, poisons and emergency doctors and hospitals. EU Factsheets on the social security and employee protection and allowances for the Italian employee. Includes information on maternity insurance, life insurance and unemployment benefits. The EHIC in Europe is a "Health Card" for use by EU citizens and residents to access medical care (from doctors, dentists and emergencies) when travelling in the EU, but outside of their EU country of residence. It replaced the E111 form. The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Liguria. Who to contact and what to expect from the Italian system: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth. Information on the Italian national medical system, which is managed by the Servicio Sanitario Nacional (SSN). Details on who benefits, where and how to register, and what contributions and benefits to expect. Child abuse, drink or drug problems, HIV/AIDS, Red Cross, cancer support, information for the homeless - helplines, support groups and emergency contacts in Genoa and Liguria. Comprehensive list of English terms for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments - and their Italian equivalents. Also a dictionary of terminology for a visit to the dentist in Italy. Resources for disabled members of the community, including the wheelchair bound and the hearing or sight-impaired. Information on transport, parking, government aid, social security and non-profit organisations. Information on the Italian Social Security system(Previdenza Sociale) for EU as well as non-EU citizens, including how and where to apply for maternity, disability, unemployment and survivor benefits. Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy. Also information on family planning clinics. |