Care for hearing-impaired children and young people in the Northern Netherlands (Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe)

Bureau HHM has created a regional picture of children and young people with hearing problems in the Northern Netherlands. By means of a digital questionnaire, information was collected from healthcare providers, parents and other relevant stakeholders about this target group in the region, the care provided to this target group, including bottlenecks and gaps, cooperation between parties, systemic working and the influence of Covid-19. 19. The results of this questionnaire were discussed during a regional meeting. Some bottlenecks that have emerged are the small target group and finding staff. A number of gaps indicated by parties, such as specific care provision for children with hearing problems and an intellectual disability. The regional meeting showed that this specific care offering is sometimes available, but that it is apparently not well received. Even better cooperation between parties can improve these bottlenecks and gaps.