Autumn 2025 influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations

  • People aged 65 and over can book an appointment for influenza and COVID-19 vaccination in Maisa (maisa.fi and the Maisa app) or by phone at +358 9 310 46300 on weekdays from 8.00–16.00 (no call-back service).
  • Unfortunately, the telephone booking service is currently congested. We recommend calling again later, for example a few days from now.
  • For those under 65, appointment booking opens on 8 October in both Maisa and by phone.

Read more about vaccination target groups, schedules and how to book an appointment:

hel.fi/influenzavaccinations
hel.fi/covid-19-vaccinations

Western gerontological social work

Gerontological social work supports the well-being and functional capacity of older adults.

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When looking for services and support for people over the age of 65, please get in touch with Senior Info first. Clientship in gerontological social work is based on a decision on a service needs assessment made in client guidance.

In the western gerontological social work unit, we serve clients who live in the following postal code areas: 00250, 00270-00290, 00300-00390, 00400-00440.

Contact information

Mannerheimintie 168b, 00300 Helsinki Show accessibility information View location on service map
Finnish
P.O. Box 8665, 00099 City of Helsinki

Location

Mannerheimintie 168b, 00300 Helsinki
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The route to the main entrance

  • The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
  • The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
  • The passage has at least 4 steps, with handrails on one side.
  • The route has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on one side.

The main entrance

  • The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
  • In connection with the entrance, there are at least 4 steps, with handrails on one side.
  • The entrance has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on one side.
  • The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door is heavy or otherwise hard to open.
  • The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
  • The foyer is cramped.

In the facility

  • The customer service point is located on floor 2.
  • For moving around, there is a lift, which can hold a wheelchair; the door opens automatically. The floor numbers in the lift can be felt with fingers. The button for the exit floor stands out from the other buttons. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
  • The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
  • The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The waiting room has chairs.