Column by Rob Reuvers: Working together on care and prevention

The pressure on healthcare is increasing. We are all noticing this, from residents to healthcare providers. As a municipality, we want to keep healthcare accessible and efficient. That is why we are working to improve our healthcare desk. We are not doing this alone, but together with the residents and healthcare institutions involved. What is going well? What could be improved? We listen, analyze, and improve. Because good healthcare starts with understanding where the needs lie. 

In addition to care, we also focus on prevention. An important issue is substance use among young people. Alcohol, drugs, and smoking remain a challenge. That is why we consult with parents of children between the ages of 12 and 18. What do you know about the risks? How do you talk about it at home? 

We have drawn up a questionnaire and hope to receive many responses. Parents/guardians in our municipality with children in this age group will receive an invitation in the mail. They can use a QR code to open the digital questionnaire. This will give us a better picture of the concerns and wishes in our community. You can also find the QR code here. The questionnaire can be completed until March 17.

We will then work together on the results of this. Not by pointing fingers, but by raising awareness and making the 'taboo' discussable.
Together we can achieve a lot. By listening, informing, and above all, by continuing the conversation. Because a strong society starts with engagement.

Rob Reuvers
alderman