Our responsibilities
Health care is the dominant activity in Region Skåne. Region Skåne also plays a leading role in developing the infrastructure, strengthening trade and industry and creating a sustainable, attractive Skåne.
Health care
Region Skåne makes ultimate decisions on healthcare and coordinates public and private health care in Skåne. Region Skåne operates both primary care and highly specialised hospital care.
The objective of work on public health is to achieve good health on equal terms for the entire population in Skåne.
Dental care
Region Skåne coordinates publicly financed dental care in Skåne, which is provided by both private and public organisations.
Research
Region Skåne is working to promote research in Skåne, and thus strengthen the region’s growth. There are close links between the highly specialised healthcare in Region Skåne and medical research at Lund University.
Regional development
Region Skåne coordinates development issues in Skåne and leads the work on the regional development strategy.
Trade and industry
Region Skåne coordinates and works together with many other public and private players to develop trade and industry and to increase growth in Skåne.
Social planning
Region Skåne provides support for municipalities and coordinates physical social planning at a regional level.
Infrastructure
Roads, railways, ports and airports combine with broadband to create accessibility and the preconditions for positive development in Skåne. Region Skåne plans and coordinates future initiatives in infrastructure in Skåne.
Public transport
Region Skåne has total responsibility for public transport in Skåne.
Skånetrafiken (skanetrafiken.se)
Environment and nature
Region Skåne is working to strengthen Skåne's environment and nature by influencing and collaborating with municipalities, trade and industry, research and various organisations.
Culture
Region Skåne coordinates the development of culture in Skåne and distributes regional and government funds to municipalities, cultural institutions and free cultural life.
Marketing of Skåne
In broad-based collaboration with municipalities and other players, Skåne is marketed as a region for visitors and events.
Last updated: 30 June 2025
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