What about other measures, such as other possible plans in health care? Couldn’t we have invested more money in a reactivated cancer plan, an attractiveness plan for nurses, accessibility for the chronically ill? … As pointed out elsewhere in the Chamber by Catherine Fonck, leader of the Les Engagés group. The Minister of Health responds to these criticisms of the opposition.
There is a real shortage in the job market
Measures will be taken for cancer patients. Investing in nurses is also on the government’s table. Another 43 million will then be released for ICU specialist nurses …
Frank Vandenbroucke ajoute: “The problem is not just the money. There is a real shortage in the job market. It is not just a question of money”
As for accessibility, the minister promises “very important measures” to improve accessibility especially for the chronically ill.
The minister welcomes the partial resumption of work for people who have not been able to work. These actions will be intensified (and employers penalized if they do not respect the rules). The government has in fact decided to oblige the companies that implement this contractual breach to pay 1800 euros to a “return-to-work fund“, Intended to support long-term patients towards a return to the labor market. The employer, on the other hand, would benefit from a bonus of 1,000 euros if he were able to bring his employee back, if necessary in a new function and in part. time.
