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Stuck in care? What you can do now

A rejection, a waiting list, or being referred onward endlessly. You are not the only one, and more is possible than you think.

Where are you stuck?

Pick whatever is closest to your situation.

Three things that almost always help

1

Put everything in writing

Who said what, when, with which reference. Ask for decisions in writing.

2

Ask for the decision

A rejection should be a formal decision with a reason and an objection period.

3

Find someone beside you

Independent client support is free and may speak on your behalf.

🧭 And then?

The pattern behind many of these situations is the same: it isn’t one desk that fails, but the space between them. Read about it under ownership with mandate.

🔒 Immediate danger or crisis? Zorgfuik is not a help service. In an emergency call 112. To talk now: 113 (0800-0113).

Frequently asked questions

Is Zorgfuik a help service?
No. Zorgfuik is a citizens’ initiative collecting experiences to reveal patterns. In an emergency call 112; to talk, 113 (0800-0113).
What does sharing my story cost?
Nothing. Sharing is free and may be anonymous.
Does my single story really matter?
On its own your story already matters. Together with others it reveals where the system structurally breaks down.

Help us reveal the pattern

Your story matters on its own. Together with others it shows exactly where the system breaks down. Anonymous is fine.

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