Information for refugees in English

Pregnant? Make an appointment with one of these obstetrics practices:

• ‘Dichtbij’ midwives, phone number: 0492-504712;
• Midwifery group practice Helmond, phone number: 0492-532 800.

During the first 8 days after the delivery you are entitled to a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 49 hours of maternity care. During your pregnancy, register with Zorgboog for maternity care, telephone 0492-504 876 or maternity care@zorgboog.nl. Registration for maternity care can also be requested and arranged via the website of Zorgboog Kraamzorg.

The Zorgboog delivery line is always available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 0900-559 35 55. You will need a maternity package for the delivery. This can be purchased at any drugstore for approximately 30 euros. This will not be reimbursed.

For emergency help with dental care (such as acute pain, bleeding, swallowing problems) you can go to all dental practices in Helmond. Emergency dental care for Ukrainian refugees is fully reimbursed. No reimbursement is possible for regular dental care without health insurance.

• More information about dental care.

Corona testing

Get yourself tested for coronavirus and stay home if you have one or more of the following symptoms:

• > 37.5 °C;
• shortness of breath;
• sudden loss of taste or smell;
• coughing;
• sneezing;
• snotty nose;
• sore throat.

This can be done with a self-test (available at supermarkets and drugstores) and free of charge at the GGD (call 0800-1202). Do you have coronavirus? Then stay at home until you no longer have any symptoms. This prevents you from infecting others as well.

Corona vaccine

A corona vaccine protects you against coronavirus. The vaccine is injected into your upper arm. The vaccine prevents you from getting (seriously) ill. In the Netherlands, everyone from the age of 5 is eligible for the vaccine.

It is possible to have yourself vaccinated at the GGD vaccination streets. You can just come by without an appointment for a vaccination. This is possible at the GGD vaccination location in Helmond at Haverdijk 11. You can visit here on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 09:00 to 16:30.

• On the page Support for refugees from Ukraine in the Netherlands (Ukrainian) on the website of the Dutch Government, you will find more information from the Dutch government about the themes 'Healthcare and Health', 'Work and Income' and 'Education'.
• Refugeehelp is the online starting point for Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands and anyone who wants to help them. You will find information in multiple languages ​​on many topics, including healthcare, employment and education.
• The Red Cross has opened an information line. This works via WhatsApp. You can send a (voice) message via WhatsApp to +31 6 48 15 80 53. This can be done in Ukrainian, Russian or English. You will be contacted as soon as possible by a volunteer in the desired language.

• Urgency: call 911 (police/ambulance/fire brigade);
• For non-urgent cases and questions: call 0900-8844;
• For (anonymous) reporting of crimes: call 0800-7000.

Did you flee from Ukraine to the Netherlands with your pet(s)? Hulp voor Dieren uit Oekraïne can help you further. They can help you with the address of a vet where you can get vaccinations and medical help, explanation on laws and rules in the Netherlands, or temporary shelter for your pet (preferably together with you). Call 088-8113333 (Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.00) or mail info@hulpvoordierenuitoekraine.nl.

In case of emergency – Call the animal ambulance in Helmond. The animal ambulance is available 24 hours a day for emergencies via the central telephone number: 0492-513971.

• Online starting point for Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands and anyone who wants to support them.
• Information from the central government.