supervision Social Support Act (Wmo)

The municipality must ensure that support from the Wmo is properly arranged and safe. To this end, the municipality has established quality requirements. GGD Haaglanden checks whether the provisions meet these requirements.

Which Wmo services are covered by the “ supervision ”?

• Guidance
• Day care
• Transport to and from day care
• Household help
• Respite care / short-term stay
• Aids and appliances
• Home modification
• Supported living
• Mental Health drop-in centre
• General services
• Access and referral

When should you contact GGD Haaglanden?

Please contact GGD Haaglanden if you wish to report an incident related to the provision of support. You can do so whether you yourself are receiving support under the Wmo, or as a family member, carer , or caregiver of someone who is receiving support. This may involve incidents of violence, an unexpected death, a suicide (or attempted suicide), serious and/or permanent physical injury, mental suffering, serious inappropriate behaviour , or intimidating behaviour. If you suspect that the incident was caused by a shortcoming in the supportprovided, please visit theGGD Haaglanden website.

If something else has happened other than what is described above in your contact with your health provider, please feel free to contact your health provider or the municipality.