Public Health Survey in Vestland 2026
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This spring, Vestland County Council and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) are carrying out a survey in the county. The survey maps health, wellbeing and quality of life among residents. Around 220,000 randomly selected individuals will receive an invitation to take part. If you are among those selected, you will receive an invitation from FHI via Helsenorge.
Have you received a notification from Helsenorge?
If so, you have been randomly selected to participate in the Public Health Survey in Vestland 2026. The aim of the survey is to learn more about health, quality of life and the local environment among people living in Vestland. People’s own experiences and perceptions are important when the county council and the municipalities develop services and initiatives to make Vestland an even better place for everyone to live.
What participation involves
- If you have received an invitation via Helsenorge, you can complete the questionnaire.
- The survey can be answered using a mobile phone, tablet or computer.
- The questionnaire is available in Nynorsk, Bokmål, English, Polish and Ukrainian.
- The questionnaire takes approximately 15–20 minutes to complete
- Participation is voluntary, and you may choose which questions you wish to answer.
- Everyone who completes the questionnaire will be entered into a draw for 10 gift cards worth NOK 1,000 each.
- If you do not wish to take part, you can decline the invitation via Helsenorge.
Short information film about the survey
About the Survey
The survey will be conducted between 15 and 28 April in collaboration between Vestland County Council and NIPH. Those invited to participate are randomly selected from the National Population Register among residents of Vestland, aged 18 and over.
The survey asks about health, wellbeing, the local environment, quality of life, and other factors important for public health in the county. The results will be used to support public health work where you live.
Results will only be published at group level, which means that you cannot be identified in analyses or reports. The data collected will also be used for research that can generate new knowledge about health, wellbeing and the factors that influence them. All responses will be stored securely and in accordance with privacy regulations.
For more information about privacy and your participant rights, see Your participant rights in the Public Health Survey in the counties.
Here you can find the information and consent letters (for viewing only):
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Win a gift card
Everyone who completes the questionnaire will be entered into a draw for a universal gift card worth NOK 1,000. Ten winners will be drawn. Winners will be contacted directly approximately one month after the survey has ended.
Have you been invited and have questions?
If you have other questions about the survey or your participation, you can contact us in the following ways:
- e-mail us: fhus-deltaker@fhi.no
- Vestland County Council can also respond to general enquiries via fhus@vlfk.no or phone 90 14 53 55 (between 16 April and 6 May 2026, Monday–Friday, 09:00–15:00).
Please do not send sensitive or confidential information by email.
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