Work capacity and well-being during unemployment

Since 2023, the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County(external link, opens in a new window) has been in charge of providing health services for Espoo residents. On the website of the wellbeing services county, you can find information about health centres, dental clinics, mental health and substance abuse services, social assistance and rehabilitation, among other services.

Unemployed people are entitled to a health examination(external link, opens in a new window) intended to assess and support their health and wellbeing. The examination also includes an assessment of your work ability and functional capacity and whether you would benefit from services, such as rehabilitation. The service is provided by the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County(external link, opens in a new window).

You can contact your local health centre to book an appointment for the health examination. Remember to mention that you are booking an appointment for a health examination for the unemployed. You can also ask your expert at employment services to refer you to a health examination.
 

• Discounted fees at the City of Espoo’s swimming pools
• Discounted fees at the City of Espoo’s gyms
• Exercise counselling in Espoo. The City of Espoo’s exercise counsellors can help you get started with exercise, choose a suitable activity and find information about sports facilities. Call to book an appointment, tel. +358 9 81660800, Mon and Thu 12:00–13:00.
• Exercise counselling in Kauniainen(external link, opens in a new window). Free exercise counselling offers Kauniainen residents personalised support and tools to promote their wellbeing.
• Kaikukortti is a card that provides free admission to museums, theatres, festivals and concerts in Espoo.
• 50% discount on courses that cost more than EUR 20 at Espoon työväenopisto (Espoo Adult Education Centre)(external link, opens in a new window).