As a whole, it receives an annual allocation from the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs of EUR 375 000, which allows it to maintain its offices, assemble delegates 4 to 5 times per year, and hold work group meetings 8 to 10 times annually. These work group committees meet to discuss the advancement of NSPH goals within the Swedish health care community and society. In 2013, NSPH received financial support from the Swedish government to, among other things, formulate strategies aimed at strenghening and enhancing the influence of user organisations on national, regional and local levels, as well as for the individual when meeting with health care providers.