Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in Italy. Also information on the repatriation of remains for a burial or cremation outside Italy.

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 drug help, poisons and emergency doctors and hospitals in the Tuscany region.

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 administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Italy. 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.

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

Overview of where to go and what to do if you are mobility, sight or hearing impaired - a wheelchair or cane user - and living in or visiting Tuscany. Information on the Italian organisations and facilities.

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.

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.