Sport and health
Policy Framework for Sport and Physical Activity 2022–2025
Apeldoorn City Council is committed to creating a sport and physical activity environment that encourages everyone to take part in sport and physical activity. You can read about how we are achieving this in this Sport & Physical Activity Policy Document 2022–2025.
Go toApeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement
Sport contributes to society in various ways. It promotes healthy residents, encourages children to take part in sport, fosters elite athletes, and encourages social engagement and connection. You can read about how we achieve this in the Sport and Physical Activity Agreement.
Go toPrevention and Enforcement Plan for Under-18s’ Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol consumption among young people carries risks. There are health risks, and it disrupts brain development. Apeldoorn Council wants to protect young people from the harmful effects of alcohol.
Go toSummary of the Comprehensive Care Agreement (IZA)
Healthcare must remain affordable and accessible for residents in the future. The Comprehensive Healthcare Agreement (IZA) therefore sets out arrangements that apply throughout the Netherlands.
Go toPrevention & Health Action Plan
Due to an ageing population and shortages in the labour and housing markets, we need to focus on prevention and health. We are rising to the challenge of working together to make healthcare fit for the future and keep it affordable. This will ensure that everyone can continue to rely on good care and support.
Go toAction Plan for Prevention in Youth Care and Education
The local council is also there for its youngest residents. We want children and young people to grow up safely and healthily.
Go toSummary of the Healthy and Active Living Agreement (GALA)
Through the Healthy and Active Living Agreement (GALA), local authorities and regions are working on prevention, health and the social foundation. The central government, local authorities and health insurers share responsibility for this. The aim is to have a healthy generation by 2040.
Go toYouth support in Apeldoorn
Based on the Apeldoorn Youth Support Regulation 2026, Apeldoorn has had new rules for youth support in place since 2 March 2026. These rules help to ensure that youth support remains available to children and families who really need it.
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