Aimee Boorman, coach of Simone Biles and the Dutch gymnastics team, emphasizes the necessity of a culture shift within the gymnastics world, despite the many issues that still exist, and advocates for the well-being of gymnasts over medals. #Turnen #SimoneBiles #Coaching (translated)
After the decision to end the keeping of dolphins in the Netherlands, the Animal Protection Association calls for a broader discussion about the welfare of other animal species in zoos, such as elephants and tigers, and the question of whether these animals can live well in captivity. #Dierenwelzijn #Dierentuinen #IJsberen (translated)
Professor Kris Vissers points out that the societal pressure on family members to say goodbye quickly leads to a trend of palliative sedation and a lack of time for a meaningful dying process, which can later have consequences for their mental well-being. #PalliatieveZorg #Sterven #Gezondheidszorg (translated)
Forum for Democracy stated that the demand for care increased while the sector was facing a high turnover of staff and, according to the party, there was an annual underbudgeting for the core department. The party asked how that came to be. Pepijn van Houwelingen demanded change and stated that the Netherlands needed to become a leader again in the field of care and welfare. https://t.co/OBVfr2h8aq #zorg #welzijn #gezondheid (translated)
Hans Stegeman, chief economist of Triodos Bank, advocates in an interview for a welfare society that bids farewell to growth-oriented capitalism, which he believes is unsustainable due to ecological and demographic constraints. #Kapitalisme #Duurzaamheid #Welzijnsamenleving (translated)
Pregnant women will no longer receive the thirteen-week ultrasound starting in 2027, as the results are often inaccurate, and Minister Sophie Hermans of Health, Welfare, and Sport has made this decision based on the advice of the Health Council. #dertienwekenecho #zwangerschap #gezondheidszorg (translated)
Pregnant women will no longer receive the 13-week ultrasound from 2027, according to Minister Sophie Hermans of Health, Welfare and Sport, following advice from the Health Council, which concluded that the ultrasound was often not reliable enough. #13wekenecho #zwangerschap #gezondheidszorg (translated)
"The feeling that you are all alone. I apologize for that." Q fever patients have been demanding apologies from the government for years. On Friday afternoon, they finally came. "The feeling that you are all alone. I apologize for that," said Minister Sophie Hermans of Health, Welfare and Sport on behalf of the cabinet. #Qkoorts #excuses #Volksgezondheid (translated)
The feeling that you stand alone. On Friday afternoon, they finally came. "The feeling that you stand alone. I apologize for that," said Minister Sophie Hermans of Health, Welfare and Sports on behalf of the cabinet. I was touched. Hermans talked about the different conversations she had this year with patients. #Qkoorts #Volksgezondheid #Excuses (translated)
The Council of State has confirmed that Jasper van den Hoek, born from incest, is entitled to recognition as a victim of the sexual violence that his (grand)father inflicted on his mother, and that this has direct consequences for his mental well-being and identity. #incest #slachtoffer #geweldsmisdrijven (translated)
The Amsterdam district court has ruled that Booking.com can require its tech employees to be present in the office 40 percent of the time, to promote company culture and the well-being of employees. #Booking #Kantoorverplichting #Werknemersrechten (translated)
A recent Lhbtiqa+ monitor shows that the views of adult Dutch people about Lhbti'ers are mostly positive, but the well-being of certain groups, such as transgender and non-binary individuals, is concerning, with significant differences in acceptance and living conditions. #Lhbtiqamonitor #Genderdiversiteit #Acceptatie (translated)
In Ireland, artists receive 325 euros every week as part of a unique basic income program, which is now permanently offered after a successful trial, with positive effects on well-being and productivity. #Basisinkomen #Kunstenaars #Ierland (translated)
Moscow and Kyiv are escalating their air war, while Ukraine is trying to respond to the ongoing Russian attacks aimed at disrupting Ukrainian infrastructure and the well-being of the population with unmanned kamikaze drones and a strategic offensive in the Donbas. #OorlogInOekraïne #Luchtoorlog #Droneoorlog (translated)
"Als mensen op latere leeftijd vallen, zijn vaak niet alleen de gevolgen groter, maar ook het herstel is zwaarder""Als mensen op latere leeftijd vallen, zijn vaak niet alleen de gevolgen groter, maar ook het herstel is zwaarder", zegt minister Sophie Hermans van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport. #Valpreventie #Ouderen #Letselpreventie
Wat een PRACHTIGE dag. Wat heb ik genoten! Met 136 mensen hebben we een feestje gevierd. Ik werd ingezegend als heilssoldaat bij het Leger des Heils, waar ik ook al 14 jaar werk. Zo komen Welzijns- en Gezondheidszorg (werk) en kerkgenootschap samen in mijn leven. #Blessed https://t.co/coocvkdlm3 #Zegen #Samen #Feest
‘verantwoordelijkheid om AI te ontwikkelen en te beheren voor het algemeen welzijn, en ervoor te zorgen dat de ontwikkeling ervan altijd onder menselijke controle blijft’Volgens Xi hebben beide landen de ‘verantwoordelijkheid om AI te ontwikkelen en te beheren voor het algemeen welzijn, en ervoor te zorgen dat de ontwikkeling ervan altijd onder menselijke controle blijft’. #KunstmatigeIntelligentie #AIHacks #MenselijkeControle
Hoogleraar psychologie Bram Vervliet betoogt dat in plaats van onze welvarende samenleving als oorzaak van massale depressie te beschouwen, een optimistische benadering van de maatschappij en het erkennen van de voordelen van welvaart juist bevorderlijk is voor mentaal welzijn. #mentalegezondheid #optimisme #samenleving
TikTok heeft een schikking getroffen met Alabama voor minimaal 100 miljoen dollar en introduceert nieuwe tijdslimieten en beperkingen voor kinderen die de app gebruiken, in reactie op beschuldigingen van opzettelijke verslaving en negatieve effecten op hun mentale welzijn. #TikTok #Kinderbeveiliging #Rechtszaak
Het nieuws over massadonor Simon maakt volgens minister Sophie Hermans (Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport, VVD) opnieuw duidelijk dat donorconceptie diep kan ingrijpen in de levens van donorkinderen, ouders en andere betrokkenen. #zaaddonaties #misstanden #onderzoek
