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“Everything will come to a standstill”

Becoming 18 years old and terminally ill. In the report, the researchers describe the problems that young people with a life-shortening or life-threatening illness face when they reach the age of 18.


Working visit Director-General Long-Term Care at Xenia & Report 18-/18+

Due to the progress of medical technology and developments in treatment options, seriously ill children are getting older and reaching adulthood. That is very nice, but it also means that we as a society have a responsibility to properly arrange the care and support for this target group. The harsh reality of these young people and their environment consists of a lot of bureaucracy and uncertainty about getting care. It is essential that the care and support moves with them, so that they can actually lead a life that fits their wishes and age.

On Friday 10 February, Director-General of Long-Term Care of VWS, Ernst van Koesveld, visited Xenia guest house and hospice for young people in Leiden. The DG was welcomed by initiator and director Jacqueline Bouts. After a tour and in-depth conversation with one of the residents of the adjacent apartments, a group discussion followed about the challenges and bottlenecks that exist in organizing care for young people who are seriously ill. The 18-/18+ Survey and the final report Cross-Domain Indication were handed over to the DG this afternoon.

The urgency is great and can be felt by all parties: there is an important assignment for life-course-proof funding and simplifying processes for seriously ill young people. The NPPZ II program plays an important role in this.

Research 18-/18+

In the report, the researchers describe the problems that young people with a life-shortening or life-threatening illness face when they reach the age of 18. From the perspective of young people and parents, the researchers provide insight into what the provision of care for seriously ill young people entails and provide an overview of the (system) bottlenecks in organizing and financing care and support during and after the transition to the age of 18. year of life. The report formulates 10 recommendations, which form a guideline for better care and support and a better quality of life for young people with an incurable disease.

View the research report here.

 


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