Human health activities and social support
Private hospital
CEA
86100
Activity description
It is understood by private health services unit any establishment, not integrated in the National Health Service (NHS), which are carried out activities which have as their object the provision of health services.
Services and Licenses
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To perform the activity, you need:
Building / fraction - authorization of compatible usage of commerce and services
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Clinic / doctor's office
CEA
86210
Activity description
Not integrated establishment in the National Health Service (NHS), which comprises the activities directly related to the provision of health services dealing with adult patients, children and youth.
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Dental medicine / dentistry
CEA
86230
Activity description
Activities of prevention, diagnosis and treatment and prevention of anomalies and diseases of the teeth, mouth, jaws, developed by dentists for dentists and pediatric dentists, made in offices, clinics and the like, without hospitalization.
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation
CEA
86220
Activity description
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a medical specialty that is concerned with the diagnosis and therapy of traumatic disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system lesions, ortho-traumatology, cardio-respiratory, rheumatic, peripheral vascular, pediatric among others. Are considered physical medicine and rehabilitation units, units or private health establishments where they perform the following acts and techniques:
- Specialty medical consultation;
- Acts complementary diagnosis;
- Acts treatment;
- Practice therapeutic;
- Other therapeutic techniques;
- Teaching and training of patients and their families and caregivers.
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Medical services
CEA
86220
Activity description
Provision of health care activity that comes to adults, children and youth.
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Clinical analyzes / pathological anatomy
CEA
86901
Activity description
Diagnostic activities, therapeutic monitoring and prevention in the field of human pathology.
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Nursing
CEA
86903
Activity description
It comprises the activities of nursing centers, nursing stations and the like, as well as the independent activity of nurses.
Services and Licenses
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Thermal
CEA
86905
Activity description
Establishment located in spa, where use natural medicinal waters for therapeutic purposes, such as disease prevention, therapy, rehabilitation.
Activity to exercise indefinitely by a company established in Portugal.
Services and Licenses
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Transport of patients - ambulance
CEA
86902
Activity description
It includes the transportation of patients in ambulances, with or without health care and resuscitation:
- In emergency situations
- Not urgent
Services and Licenses
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Building / fraction - authorization of compatible usage of commerce and services
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Social reinsertion apartment for drug addicts
CEA
87200
Activity description
Response is to welcome, temporarily, drug addicts, who after leaving treatment units in prisons, the tutelary centers or other legal area establishments are confronted with reintegration problems, social, family, school or work to exercise indefinitely by a company established in Portugal.
It is addressed to drug addicts who have completed a treatment program and want to join the insertion phase / social reintegration.
Goals:
- Providing temporary housing;
- Ensuring the satisfaction of basic needs;
- Promote social reintegration, family, school and professional;
- Build the capacity of autonomy.
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Supported life unit
CEA
87200
Activity description
Response aimed at adults with severe psychiatric problems stabilized and chronic course but with autonomic capabilities, enabling their integration into vocational training programs or in normal or sheltered employment and without satisfactory residential alternative to exercise indefinitely through an established company in the country.
It is addressed to people with severe psychiatric illness, stabilized phase, whose mental capacity allows perspetivar one socio-professional reintegration.
Goals:
- Providing housing;
- To ensure the stability of individualization and users in a standard life, whether in the relational present either in the working strand.
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Unity of independent living
CEA
87200
Activity description
Social response developed in equipment, intended for adults with severe psychiatric problems stabilized and chronic course but with autonomic capabilities and without residential alternative, providing accommodation and enabling their integration into vocational training programs and in normal or sheltered employment and no residential alternative satisfactory to exercise indefinitely by a company established in Portugal.
Goals:
- Providing housing;
- To ensure the stability of individualization and users in a standard life, whether in the relational present either in the working strand.
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Protected life unit
CEA
87200
Activity description
Response aimed at adults with severe psychiatric problems and clinically stable chronic course and need for autonomy training, the exercise indefinitely by a company established in Portugal.
Its young recipients and adults with severe psychiatric problems, clinically stable and where there are potential autonomy capable of development by the return to professional activity or the integration of psychosocial rehabilitation programs.
Goals:
- Promote the rehabilitation and foster independent living and social reintegration;
- Promote the close connection to the community facilitating the effective progressive integration;
- Avoid institutionalization.
Services and Licenses
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Night care centre
CEA
87301
About the Ativity
A night care centre is a social support establishment for autonomous elderly people who need to be monitored during the night and stay in their personal residence during the day. It aims to fight the solitude and isolation, ensuring the welfare and safety of its users.
Learn here which steps to follow to open a night care centre.
Services and Permits
Operating license
Operating license replacement
Extension of the provisional operating authorization period
End of the operating license suspension
Establishment's activity interruption at the owners' initiative
Termination of the establishment's activity at the initiative of the respective owners
Communication of rules of procedure amendments
Annual submission of the establishment's price list, statistical maps and staff list, accompanied by a statement
Residential Structure for Elderly People (or Nursing Home)
CEA
87301
About the Ativity
The residential structure for elderly people (or nursing home) is an establishment for collective housing of elderly people in which nursing care is provided and social support activities are developed that contribute to the well-being and improvement of quality of life of these people.
Learn here which steps to follow to open a nursing home.
Services and Permits
Operating license
Operating license replacement
Extension of the provisional operating authorization period
End of the operating license suspension
Establishment's activity interruption at the owners' initiative
Termination of the establishment's activity at the initiative of the respective owners
Communication of rules of procedure amendments
Annual submission of the establishment's price list, statistical maps and staff list, accompanied by a statement
Support home
CEA
87302
About the Ativity
The support home is aimed for children between 6 and 16 years old, who have special educational needs, attend specific support structures away from their area of residence, have no family support and need a temporary accommodation.
This establishment aims to provide conditions similar to the ones within a family environment and look after the welfare of the housed adolescents and children.
Learn here which steps to follow to open a support home.
Services and Permits
Operating license
Operating license replacement
Extension of the provisional operating authorization period
End of the operating license suspension
Establishment's activity interruption at the owners' initiative
Termination of the establishment's activity at the initiative of the respective owners
Communication of rules of procedure amendments
Annual submission of the establishment's price list, statistical maps and staff list, accompanied by a statement
Residential home
CEA
87302
About the Activity
A residential home is a residential establishment aimed to host, temporary or permanently, individuals over 16 years old with disabilities or handicaps. This establishment aims to promote the welfare and safety of its users, through strategies to reinforce their self-esteem, including the interaction with the family and community.
Learn here which steps to follow to open a residential home.
Services and Permitis
Operating license
Operating license replacement
Extension of the provisional operating authorization period
End of the operating license suspension
Establishment's activity interruption at the owners' initiative
Termination of the establishment's activity at the initiative of the respective owners
Communication of rules of procedure amendments
Annual submission of the establishment's price list, statistical maps and staff list, accompanied by a statement
Autonomous residence
CEA
87302
About the Activity
An autonomous residence is a temporary or permanent accommodation establishment for disabled or handicap individuals who, with support, can live autonomously.
The autonomous residence’s aim is to provide equal opportunities to the residents, in order to promote their activity participation in society. It may operate in an apartment, house or other similar type.
Learn here which steps to follow to open an autonomous residence.
Services and Permits
Operating license
Operating license replacement
Extension of the provisional operating authorization period
End of the operating license suspension
Establishment's activity interruption at the owners' initiative
Termination of the establishment's activity at the initiative of the respective owners
Communication of rules of procedure amendments
Annual submission of the establishment's price list, statistical maps and staff list, accompanied by a statement
Nanny
CEA
87901
About the Activity
The nanny is the person who takes care of children in their home until they reach the pre-school age.
From the age of 3 years old (completed until 15 September), the child must be enrolled in a pre-school establishment.
The nanny can take care of a maximum of 4 children and carry out the activity in a free scheme, through direct hiring with the families in written form, or develop the activity in a foster care institution, in which case it is called a family nursery.
The nanny activity aims to provide the child, in collaboration with the family:
- A safe and familiar environment;
- The appropriate conditions for their full development, in an environment of physical and emotional safety;
- The appropriate care for their needs and well-being;
- To ease the conciliation of the family and professional life of the child's household.
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Services and Permits
Autorização para exercício da atividade
Substituição da autorização para exercício da atividade
Entrega e Renovação de documentos/ Atualização de dados
Cessação da atividade
Interrupção da atividade
Reinício da atividade após interrupção
Emissão de 2ª via da autorização para exercício de atividade
Cancelamento da autorização para exercício da atividade
Comunidade de inserção
CAE
87902
Descrição de atividade
A comunidade de inserção tem como objetivo apoiar a inclusão social de pessoas que, por qualquer fator, se encontrem em situação de exclusão ou marginalização social.
O trabalho destas comunidades engloba a satisfação das necessidades concretas das pessoas e famílias contribuindo o desenvolvimento de capacidades e potencialidades, no sentido de favorecer a sua integração social e profissional.
Conheça nesta página os passos necessários para abrir uma comunicade de inserção.
Serviços e Licenças
Licença de funcionamento
Substituição da licença de funcionamento
Prorrogação da autorização provisória de funcionamento
Termo da suspensão da licença de funcionamento
Interrupção do funcionamento por iniciativa dos proprietários
Cessação do funcionamento por iniciativa dos proprietários
Comunicação de alteração do regulamento interno
Remessa anual de preçário, mapas estatísticos e relação de pessoal com declaração
Home support in freedom to provide services
CEA
88101
About the Activity
The activity consists in providing individualized and personalized care at home, individuals and families when, because of illness, disability or other impediment, not can ensure temporarily or permanently, the satisfaction of basic needs and / or activities of daily living , to perform:
- For service, set primarily in another Member State of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA);
- Occasionally and sporadically.
This activity is addressed to individuals and families, primarily the elderly, people with efficiency, people in situations of dependency. Having also as objective to contribute to improving the quality of life of individuals and families, ensuring the care of physical and psychosocial support to individuals and families in order to contribute to its balance and well-being, support individuals and families the satisfaction of basic needs and activities of daily living, create conditions that will preserve and encourage inter-family relationships, collaborate and / or provide access to the provision of health care, contribute to delay or prevent institutionalization and prevent situations of dependency, promoting autonomy.
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Service, Monitoring and Social Rehabilitation Centre for Disabled and Handicap Individuals
CEA
88102
About the Activity
A Service, Monitoring and Social Rehabilitation Centre for Disabled and Handicap Individuals (CAARPD) ensures the service, monitoring and social rehabilitation process of disabled or handicap individuals, as well as services for the support of their families or informal caregivers.
Learn here which steps to follow to open a CAARPD.
Services and Permits
Operating license
Operating license replacement
Extension of the provisional operating authorization period
End of the operating license suspension
Establishment's activity interruption at the owners' initiative
Termination of the establishment's activity at the initiative of the respective owners
Communication of rules of procedure amendments
Annual submission of the establishment's price list, statistical maps and staff list, accompanied by a statement
Occupational Activities Centre
CEA
88102
About the Activity
An Occupational Activities Centre aims to integrate severely disabled individuals in society, through activities who foment their skills and contribute for their social and emotional balance.
Learn here which steps to follow to open an occupational activities centre.
Services and Permits
Operating license
Operating license replacement
Extension of the provisional operating authorization period
End of the operating license suspension
Establishment's activity interruption at the owners' initiative
Termination of the establishment's activity at the initiative of the respective owners
Communication of rules of procedure amendments
Annual submission of the establishment's price list, statistical maps and staff list, accompanied by a statement
Day Care Centre
CEA
88101
About the Ativity
A Day Care Centre provides services to elderly people regarding their basic needs and the promotion of the interpersonal relationships within and outside their age group, therefore contributing for the maintenance of their social-family environment.
Learn here which steps to follow to open a day care centre.
Services and Permits
Operating license
Operating license replacement
Extension of the provisional operating authorization period
End of the operating license suspension
Establishment's activity interruption at the owners' initiative
Termination of the establishment's activity at the initiative of the respective owners
Communication of rules of procedure amendments
Annual submission of the establishment's price list, statistical maps and staff list, accompanied by a statement
Home support service
CEA
88101 e 88102
About the Ativity
A Home Support Service is a service provided in the homes of physically and/or psychologically disabled individuals who are not sufficiently autonomous to meet their basic needs and who have no family support.
The objectives of this establishment includes the contribution for the improvement of the quality of life and welfare of the users and the support of families to provide such care.
Learn here which steps to follow to open a home support service.
Services and Permits
Operating license
Operating license replacement
Extension of the provisional operating authorization period
End of the operating license suspension
Establishment's activity interruption at the owners' initiative
Termination of the establishment's activity at the initiative of the respective owners
Communication of rules of procedure amendments
Annual submission of the establishment's price list, statistical maps and staff list, accompanied by a statement
Community Centre
CEA
88990
About the Activity
A community centre aggregates several services and activities, aiming to reinforce the integration and social participation of individuals or families, guided by the local framework.
Learn here which steps to follow to open a community centre.
Services and Permits
Operating license
Operating license replacement
Extension of the provisional operating authorization period
End of the operating license suspension
Establishment's activity interruption at the owners' initiative
Termination of the establishment's activity at the initiative of the respective owners
Communication of rules of procedure amendments
Annual submission of the establishment's price list, statistical maps and staff list, accompanied by a statement
Family Support and Parental Counselling Centre - CAFAP
CEA
88910
About the Ativity
A Family Support and Parental Counselling Centre (CAFAP) is a support service for families under psychosocial risk with children and adolescents, working towards the development of parental, personal and social skills.
Learn here which steps to follow to open a CAFAP.
Services and Permits
Operating license
Operating license replacement
Extension of the provisional operating authorization period
End of the operating license suspension
Establishment's activity interruption at the owners' initiative
Termination of the establishment's activity at the initiative of the respective owners
Communication of rules of procedure amendments
Annual submission of the establishment's price list, statistical maps and staff list, accompanied by a statement
Leisure-time Activities Centre - ATL
CEA
88910
About the Ativity
A Leisure-time Activities Centre (ATL) is a social support establishment which aims to host children and adolescents from the age of 6.
The ATL dynamizes specific activities to develop the personality of the children in a respect and acceptance environment.
Learn here which steps to follow to open an ATL.
Services and Permits
Operating license
Operating license replacement
Extension of the provisional operating authorization period
End of the operating license suspension
Establishment's activity interruption at the owners' initiative
Termination of the establishment's activity at the initiative of the respective owners
Communication of rules of procedure amendments
Annual submission of the establishment's price list, statistical maps and staff list, accompanied by a statement
Insertion Community
CEA
88910
About the Ativity
An insertion community aims to support the social inclusion of individuals who, for any reason, are in a situation of social exclusion or marginalization.
The work of these communities comprises the meeting of the basic needs and the development if skills and potentials of individuals and families, in order to promote their social and professional integration.
Learn here which steps to follow to open an insertion community.
Services and Permits
Operating license
Operating license replacement
Extension of the provisional operating authorization period
End of the operating license suspension
Establishment's activity interruption at the owners' initiative
Termination of the establishment's activity at the initiative of the respective owners
Communication of rules of procedure amendments
Annual submission of the establishment's price list, statistical maps and staff list, accompanied by a statement
Nursery
CEA
88910
About the Ativity
A nursery receives children under 3 years old, during the period corresponding to the impediment of the parents or individuals who exercise the parental responsibilities.
These establishments aim to provide individual and personalised care, enhancing the development of children and supporting parents to fulfil their obligations.
In order to receive children up to 5 years of age, the nursery school activity must be licenced, and these establishments are authorized by the Ministry of Education.
Learn here which steps to follow to open a nursery.
Services and Permits
Operating license
Operating license replacement
Extension of the provisional operating authorization period
End of the operating license suspension
Establishment's activity interruption at the owners' initiative
Termination of the establishment's activity at the initiative of the respective owners
Communication of rules of procedure amendments
Annual submission of the establishment's price list, statistical maps and staff list, accompanied by a statement