Latest news and stories about expat wellbeing in Algarve, Portugal for expats and residents.
The 5th Health & Padel Event will take place on Sunday, April 19, at the Tennis & Padel Club Carvoeiro. This community event combines a health fair with a padel The post Uniting sport, wellness and community in Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A 70-year-old Irishman living in the Algarve has raised more than €10,000 for the São Brás rehabilitation hospital after walking around 270km from Porto to Santiago de Compostela in just The post Dubliner walks 270km to raise money for São Brás hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident.
An amazing €5,500 was raised for the Lagoa animal shelter O Jardim da Aryel (Aryel’s Garden) at a special fundraising lunch held on Sunday, March 1, at Pashmina Restaurant in The post Community raises €5,500 for Lagoa animal shelter appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Padre Nuno Coelho will be rejoicing with us at the Catholic Mass in English this Sunday, March 15, at 4pm, in Carvoeiro at the chapel on the cliffs, Nossa Senhora The post Laetare Sunday in Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Interpol has caught up with the now 29-year-old former Lagos nurse evading a 23-year jail term for her role in the savage murder of a young IT technician. Mariana Fonseca The post Interpol arrests fugitive nurse convicted of savage Algarve murder appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home Algarve A Place to Belong: Silves Valley Community and Social Centre A Place to Belong: Silves Valley Community and Social Centre I recently had the chance to visit the Silves Valley Community and Social Centre ( Centro Social e Comunitário de Vale Silves), and I quickly realised that it’s m
Whether you are navigating the complexities of expat life, seeking to heal past wounds, or simply looking for your next chapter of purpose, having a therapist who understands your cultural The post Clinical Psychology & Holistic Coaching in the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home Health HPA Orthopaedics HPA at the European Forefront of Lower Limb Arthroplasty Orthopaedics HPA at the European Forefront of Lower Limb Arthroplasty The Orthopaedics Group of the Hospital Particular do Algarve has taken another significant step and positioned itself at the forefront of rob
The Algarve is preparing to launch its first privately managed Family Health Units (USF) in the latter half of this year, a development that is generating significant discussion and concern among local communities and healthcare professionals.
Update: New Developments on Health Services The Health Regulatory Entity (ERS) has begun an investigation into access constraints to cardiac surgery for users of the National Health Service (SNS), amid concerns that patients have died waiting for procedures. This situation has raised alarms as the Algarve prepares to implement its new privately managed health units, highlighting ongoing issues within the public healthcare system.
Home News Extinction of INEM delegation in the Algarve considered irresponsible Extinction of INEM delegation in the Algarve considered irresponsible The coordinator of the Bloco de Esquerda (BE) classified the possible extinction of the Algarve delegation of the National Institute of Medical Eme
A public procurement process has been launched to build the new Central Hospital of the Algarve in Parque da Cidades, adjacent to the Algarve Stadium. The competitive tender marks a major step towards expanding regional healthcare capacity and modernising medical infrastructure. Located in a strategic urban area, the project is likely to strengthen access to a wider range of medical services for local residents and the expatriate community, attract investment and create construction and long-term healthcare jobs. Key issues to monitor include the procurement timeline, budget and financing structure, service mix and potential impacts on existing facilities and regional healthcare planning.
Home News Church to support families affected by bad weather Church to support families affected by bad weather Bishop Manuel Neto Quintas announced in this year’s Lenten message that the Diocese of Algarve will create a solidarity fund to support families affected by the bad weather.
In Alcoutim, various regions are still experiencing flooding as the Guadiana River has risen to a height of six metres.
Home News Innovation in health and longevity in the Algarve Innovation in health and longevity in the Algarve The Algarve Regional Coordination and Development Commission ( CCDR Algarve), through its Planning and Regional Development Unit, held the 6th Innovation and Collaboration Platform (PIC)
Home News Storm Leonardo arrives in the Algarve Storm Leonardo arrives in the Algarve Check out the video! By TPN, in News · 12 hours ago · 0 Comments Storm Leonardo arrives in the Algarve - YouTube Photo image of The Portugal News The Portugal News 2.
Home News Algarve public-private health centres Algarve public-private health centres Five new public-private Family Health Units are set to be created, including several in the Algarve, as part of a broader effort to reduce the number of people in Portugal without an assigned family doctor.
INEM (National Institute of Medical Emergency) ambulances have been absent across the Algarve for 16 hours, leaving the region without emergency ambulance coverage.
A 68-year-old man in Tavira died after spending over an hour waiting for emergency assistance.
Home Business Year-end Greetings from the Algarve: A Time for Gratitude and Confidence Year-end Greetings from the Algarve: A Time for Gratitude and Confidence As 2025 draws to a close, there's much to be grateful for here in the Algarve.
Home News Algarve councils “apprehensive” about health changes Algarve councils “apprehensive” about health changes The municipalities of the Algarve have sent a motion to the Government expressing their “deep concern and apprehension” regarding a possible reorganisation of health and civil prote
Tenders for the first health centres managed by the private and social sectors, which will be established in the Algarve and Leiria, will be launched later this year, announced a source from the Ministry of Health today.
Faro Hospital carried out its first robotic surgery on November 20 – a moment described by the Algarve’s Local Health Unit (ULS Algarve) as a milestone in modernising care for The post Cutting-edge robotic surgery arrives at Faro Hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Local Health Unit considers the procedure to be “less invasive”, with “greater precision”, faster post-operative recovery, and shorter hospital stays. The hospital director hopes that the technology will attract doctors.
