Roerdalen offers €175 allowance to recognize informal carers
Residents of Roerdalen who rely on informal care can now apply for a €175 appreciation allowance for their carers. This one-off payment acknowledges the vital support carers provide, helping ease the financial and emotional burden on both parties.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Allowance amount | €175 (one-off payment) |
| Application period | 1 April – 31 December 2026 |
| Eligibility conditions | Care lasts >3 months, ≥8 hours/week |
| Carer’s residence | Roerdalen or another municipality |
| Care recipient’s residence | Must live in Roerdalen |
| Carer’s minimum age | 12 years or older |
| Application frequency | Once per year |
| Municipality | Roerdalen (Limburg) |
The municipality of Roerdalen plays a key role in supporting informal carers by providing financial recognition for their efforts. This initiative reflects local government policies aimed at improving the well-being of both carers and care recipients within the community.
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Who do you apply for the carer’s appreciation allowance for?
Do you need care and do one or more people provide you with informal care? We greatly value the work of informal carers. That is why you can apply for an expression of appreciation for your carer: the carer’s appreciation allowance. This is a one-off payment of €175.
Who is it for?
From 1 April to 31 December you can apply for the carer’s appreciation allowance. To receive the carer’s appreciation allowance, several conditions apply:
- The care lasts longer than three months and at least eight hours per week
- Your carer lives in Roerdalen or in another municipality, but you live in Roerdalen
- Your carer is 12 years of age or older
Can you say yes to all points? Then you and your carer can apply for the carer’s appreciation allowance together. This can be done once a year.
More information and how to apply
See our webpage about the carer’s appreciation allowance for more information and to apply for the carer’s appreciation allowance. Also take a look at our page about informal care.