Vårdförbundet (the Swedish Association of Health Professionals) is the trade union and professional organisation of four registered professions; nurses, midwives, biomedical scientists and radiographers.We represent more than 80 % of the workforce. Our main objective is to develop and strengthen the four professions that we represent and to promote each member's development in his or her professional role. Vårdförbundet is active in public debate, with the aim of influencing the development of healthcare and other societal issues, both nationally and internationally. We also represent managers, teachers and researchers within these professions, as well as students training to qualify for any of these four professions. Vårdförbundet is not affiliated with any political party, governmental organisation or religious group. Follow us on: http://twitter.com/vardforbundet