There is a great a lack in past design and facilities to provide their needs. Happily, awareness is now showing and this is evident with the appearance of special parking spaces in public areas, special toilets at airports, stations, and centres of entertainment. The plug today acts also as an earth except in older buildings that use older models of this two-pin plug. By calling anywhere in Portugal on 112 you will be connected to Fire, Police and Ambulance services. Every Fire Brigade also maintains one or more ambulances for emergencies.
Chemists can give advice on simple health problems and suggest appropriate treatment.
They are also permitted to sell many medicines without a doctor's subscription. A green cross on white background denotes a chemist. A red cross on a white background denotes a Red Cross station. On motorways and several major roads there are SOS phone boxes for help in accidents or breakdowns. This day is used as an excuse for local events and celebration.