Wichtiger Hinweis
Service: Medicine, care & health
As a medical and university city, the topic of health is of paramount importance in Erlangen. In addition to numerous doctors from various specialties, numerous associations and initiatives take care of the health of the citizens. But the topics of care, nutrition and sport also play an important role. Here you will find a wealth of information, advice and services on the subject of health.
Service A-Z
Addiction counseling for existing or impending addiction problems; utilization
Asylum seekers; applying for sickness benefits
Asylum seekers receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (AsylbLG) in the event of illness if they meet the requirements.
Care court assistance; support for the courts
The guardianship authorities in the district offices and independent cities are involved in proceedings in which the local court has to decide on the appointment of a guardian as a legal representative.
Care; advice for people in need of care and their relatives and dependents
Among other things, district offices, independent cities and districts offer free advice for people in need of care and their relatives.
Club Subsidy; Applying for Funding for a Sports or Shooting Club
The Free State of Bavaria supports sports activities in sports and shooting clubs by providing a lump-sum grant to each club. Applications for these grants must be submitted to the relevant district administrative authority by March 1 of the funding year at the latest.
Hospital care; safeguarding
The rural districts and independent cities must guarantee hospital care for their citizens.
Inspection of Slaughtered Animals and Meat; Implementation
The purpose of ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections is to ensure that only meat fit for human consumption enters the market.
Outpatient care services; application for municipal funding
Professional supervisor; application for registration
School accident insurance; information about cost units
Pupils (possibly also parents' councils, etc.) are covered by statutory accident insurance under the conditions of the German Social Code Book VII (SGB VII). This does not only apply after an accident has occurred, but also includes accident prevention measures, for example.
Social assistance; applying for help to maintain the household
Help with running the household mainly includes looking after children and housework if no one else in the household can take on these tasks.
Supervision; enforcement assistance
Addiction counseling for existing or impending addiction problems; utilization
Asylum seekers; applying for sickness benefits
Asylum seekers receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (AsylbLG) in the event of illness if they meet the requirements.
Care court assistance; support for the courts
The guardianship authorities in the district offices and independent cities are involved in proceedings in which the local court has to decide on the appointment of a guardian as a legal representative.
Care; advice for people in need of care and their relatives and dependents
Among other things, district offices, independent cities and districts offer free advice for people in need of care and their relatives.
Club Subsidy; Applying for Funding for a Sports or Shooting Club
The Free State of Bavaria supports sports activities in sports and shooting clubs by providing a lump-sum grant to each club. Applications for these grants must be submitted to the relevant district administrative authority by March 1 of the funding year at the latest.
Hospital care; safeguarding
The rural districts and independent cities must guarantee hospital care for their citizens.
Inspection of Slaughtered Animals and Meat; Implementation
The purpose of ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections is to ensure that only meat fit for human consumption enters the market.
Outpatient care services; application for municipal funding
Professional supervisor; application for registration
School accident insurance; information about cost units
Pupils (possibly also parents' councils, etc.) are covered by statutory accident insurance under the conditions of the German Social Code Book VII (SGB VII). This does not only apply after an accident has occurred, but also includes accident prevention measures, for example.
Social assistance; applying for help to maintain the household
Help with running the household mainly includes looking after children and housework if no one else in the household can take on these tasks.
Supervision; enforcement assistance
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Heat - Information and Tips
Summers in German cities are getting hotter, and heat waves are lasting longer. The effects of climate change are also being felt in Erlangen. To help you cope with the heat, this page provides some information and tips on how to stay safe. It also includes the Heat Action Plan.
How to Stay Safe in High Temperatures
Stay hydrated, use sunscreen, and keep an eye on older adults and children. Here you'll find information on preventive measures and what to do during a heat wave.
Siemens Campus in Erlangen
From 2016 to 2026, the company built a new neighborhood in the southern part of the city. With the completion of Module 8, the project has been finished since July 2026. The total investment amounted to approximately 1 billion euros.
Erlangen Declaration on Diversity, Respect, and Tolerance
In its 10th anniversary year, the Office for Equal Opportunity and Diversity / International Relations focused on bringing together various stakeholders in the city’s civil society. Working together in solidarity, 2,025 dedicated members of Erlangen’s urban community—representing a wide range of sectors in civil society, business, and academia—drafted the “Erlangen Declaration on Diversity, Respect, and Tolerance.” We would like to briefly outline the process that led to this declaration.
Heat - Information and Tips
Summers in German cities are getting hotter, and heat waves are lasting longer. The effects of climate change are also being felt in Erlangen. To help you cope with the heat, this page provides some information and tips on how to stay safe. It also includes the Heat Action Plan.
How to Stay Safe in High Temperatures
Stay hydrated, use sunscreen, and keep an eye on older adults and children. Here you'll find information on preventive measures and what to do during a heat wave.
Siemens Campus in Erlangen
From 2016 to 2026, the company built a new neighborhood in the southern part of the city. With the completion of Module 8, the project has been finished since July 2026. The total investment amounted to approximately 1 billion euros.
Erlangen Declaration on Diversity, Respect, and Tolerance
In its 10th anniversary year, the Office for Equal Opportunity and Diversity / International Relations focused on bringing together various stakeholders in the city’s civil society. Working together in solidarity, 2,025 dedicated members of Erlangen’s urban community—representing a wide range of sectors in civil society, business, and academia—drafted the “Erlangen Declaration on Diversity, Respect, and Tolerance.” We would like to briefly outline the process that led to this declaration.