Crevits appoints coordinator for the Triamant site in Wervik

Since the bankruptcy of Curamant, Triamant’s care partner, there are more and more reports of concerns about the continuity of care in various Triamant group locations.

“Need of care”

According to Minister of Welfare Hilde Crevits, the Care Department visited the sites in Wervik, Bree and Sint-Truiden in recent weeks. Together with the local authorities, solutions have also been sought for the safety and well-being of the residents. “But the situation remains precarious,” says the minister.

“It is very important to me that the residents continue to receive the necessary care. Each site also requires a different organization or coordination. There is now a need for support for local authorities and residents, which is why I provide three coordinators,” the CD&V explains. minister out. One for each site.

Support

The coordinators involved must guide and assist the local government and all actors involved, including monitoring the residents present and their care needs. Special attention is paid to the over-65s on the sites who require care. “If necessary, the residents will also be guided to another accommodation or appropriate care,” it sounds.

Illegal acts

In addition, according to Crevits, the procedure will be started for the closure of residential facilities where illegal operation of a care facility is established.

According to Minister Crevits, the Department of Care reported on July 10 to the public prosecutor’s offices of West Flanders and Limburg for possible criminal offenses in Wervik, Sint-Truiden and Bree.