Staying at home

The community nursing service can help you if you need care at home, such as support with getting up, showering or going to bed. Or, for example, if you need help taking your medication or putting on support stockings. You can arrange this help in two ways: via your GP or by contacting an organisation that offers community nursing yourself.

• Personal care, such as help getting up and showering, is reimbursed from the basic package of your health insurance. The district nurse carries out this care. 
• Nursing care, such as blood tests, blood pressure measurements and inserting IVs, is paid for by the Health Insurance Act. The district nurse carries out this care. 
• Pay close attention to whether your health insurer has a contract with the district nursing organization you want to choose. Then you know for sure that the care will be paid for by your health insurer.    
• The district nurse can also help you arrange reimbursements. 

You can request the following support:

• Help with your household
• Adjustments to your home, such as a stair lift or wider doors
• Assistance with transport, such as a wheelchair, mobility scooter or regional taxi pass
• Daily activities
• Home care
• And so on

For all options, please visit the website of municipality of Utrecht. Sometimes you have to pay a (small) amount yourself.     

Also look at:

• Coping with illness
• Informal care
• Help with household chores
• Care in kind or personal budget