Dutch Caregivers Face Reduced Hours, Cabinet Addresses Shortages

The Dutch government is implementing a new system to manage the shortage of postpartum care providers. This system, based on an ‘indicative method,’ will determine the number of hours caregivers provide to families, prioritizing vulnerable families. However, the government is not increasing caregiver salaries, leading to concerns about reduced care hours and potential negative health outcomes for families.

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