It is the day of the informal caregiver and I think of parents, grandmothers, grandfathers, brothers & sisters of children with a disability. People who are ready day and night to provide care and love. And sometimes they also need a little help themselves. I will continue to advocate for this on behalf of PRO! 🫶🏻 www.ad.nl/rijswijk/rij... (translated)

Everyone sees that this is a disaster in the making. For the people themselves who receive no help. For the police, aid workers, and judges, who also have no solution for this group of people. But despite sounding the alarm for years, the government lacks all urgency. (translated)

We constantly hear that there is "no money". No money to help people with high care costs, to prevent further increases in student loan interest, or to prevent homelessness. I could go on. But there is indeed 18 billion extra (!) for the very richest. 🤷‍♀️ www.rtl.nl/nieuws/polit... (translated)

For 20 years, hundreds of young people have been placed in a family home in Spain, where they have been abused, humiliated, and manipulated. All that time, no intervention occurred, despite known indicators. Just after 2 PM, I will question the minister during the question hour. To be followed via NPO1. nos.nl/nieuwsuur/vi... (translated)

Full support for the general practitioners, the Consumers' Association, and the Foundation for the Right to Mental Healthcare, who are going to court. Because while tens of thousands of people are on the waiting list, this cabinet also gives no priority to addressing the issues in mental healthcare. (translated)

Do you remember the story of the multinational that, out of profit motives, lets vulnerable children fall by the wayside? Today we called them to the Chamber. In this session, it became crystal clear that the interests of their shareholders indeed take precedence over good care. Judge for yourself: debatdirect.tweedekamer.nl/2026-10-29/z... (translated)

The eagerness with which this student has been depicted as a terrorist is frightening. Misinformation as a breeding ground for xenophobia, uproar, and suspicion. I can imagine that the consequences for this student are enormous and hope that people retract their words. (translated)

Team VWS is ready for the debate on the Healthcare Budget! In my contribution, I will specifically discuss mental healthcare, homeless people, and disabled care. Youth assistance will be addressed in the debate on November 30. You can watch via the livestream of the House of Representatives! (translated)

2 months and sometimes more than half a year(!) waiting before Veilig Thuis picks up a report. While behind every report there could be child abuse and insecurity. We have been calling for intervention for years, but promises are not being kept. This week, I am asking for action again! (translated)