haarlemsdagbladJun 11, 2026, 16:14

Father wins case against De ZorgSpecialist: Organization could not simply terminate resident's care and rent

A court has ordered the organization De Zorgspecialist to pay damages to a resident who was forced out of his assisted living home in Aerdenhout without warning in early 2024. The resident, who has autism and a mild intellectual disability, had lived at the Samen ThuiZ Alverna facility for only ten weeks before his care and housing were terminated.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Possible first treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer coming to the Netherlands

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Former swimmer Kira Toussaint on track for first marathon medal

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Chatterbox Roderik connects people with each other

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