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Can you temporarily no longer live independently?

Treatment or medical care

Do you require treatment or medical care? Contact your GP or doctor.

Psychosocial or psychological problems

Is living independently difficult for you, because of psychosocial or psychological problems, for example? In that case, you may be eligible for support under the Social Support Act (Wmo). Go to your local Buurt- of dorpskamer (community centre). There are Amaryllis staff members in every district or village community centre who can help you.

Support under the Social Support Act (Wmo) costs money

The local authority pays a large part of the costs. Some of the costs you pay yourself. We call this a personal contribution towards the costs.

Can you permanently no longer live independently?

Can you permanently (for the rest of your life) no longer live independently because of:

  • physical illness
  • psycho-geriatric problems (e.g. dementia)
  • a mental handicap
  • a physical handicap
  • a sensory handicap
  • psychiatric problems

Do you need someone to look after you during the day and night or be there for you immediately when you need help? If so, you may be eligible for care under the Long-Term Care Act (Wlz). Apply for Wlz care at the CIZ (Care Needs Assessment Centre).

Other possible solutions

You will find more information the Wmo page. For example, information on:

Do you have any other questions?

Contact the City of Leeuwarden.