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Health

The health centre, the midwife, the health administration and a doctor’s office are all located in Sagatunet (Sigurd Østliens veg 4, Raufoss). There are also other doctor’s offices in the commune. The Health sector offers a wide range of services. Please read more in our service descriptions:

Accident and emergency unit

Care during pregnancy

Health centres

Health services for refugees and asylum seekers

Permanent GP

 

“NAV” (the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Organisation)

NAV is in Kirkevegen 8, Raufoss, in a new building next to the Rådhuset.

Here is a description of one of the services of NAV:

Introduction programme for new-arrived immigrants

NAV has a national homepage providing information in English.

 

Kindergarten  (Day Care Centres)

There are 14 kindergartens in various parts of Vestre Toten.
Applications for kindergarten place are coordinated in Barnehagetjenesten, Rådhuset, Kirkevegen 8, Raufoss. You will find more information in our service description:

Kindergarten place

Here is information in English from the Norwegian Ministry of Education

 

Schools

The municipality is responsible for elementary and lower secondary education - from 1st to 10th grade.  There are 6 elementary schools and 2 lower secondary schools in Vestre Toten.

Here is our service description on commencing school:

Commencing school

Compulsory schooling in Norway lasts for ten years, and the children start school the year they turn six. Primary and lower secondary education is based on the principle of an equal and adapted education for all in an inclusive comprehensive school.
Here is information in English from the Norwegian Ministry of Education

 

Adult training (“Voksenopplæring”)

This service is located in Sagatunet (Sigurd Østliens veg 4, Raufoss). It provides education especially adapted for adults, to establish a basis for further education or to get professional training. You can read about this in the service descriptions:

Basic education for adults

Norwegian language and society for foreigners

 

Also of interest:

Politics: You will find times and agendas (in Norwegian) for political meetings under “Politikk” in the menu on the front page. Here you will also find information about elected representatives.