{"id":21594,"date":"2026-08-11T13:57:46","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T11:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apeldoorn.nl\/?page_id=21594"},"modified":"2026-08-31T09:43:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T07:43:07","slug":"veelgestelde-vragen-over-de-mantelzorgwaardering-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.apeldoorn.nl\/en\/regelen-en-weten\/zorg-en-ondersteuning\/mantelzorgers-en-vrijwilligers\/mantelzorgwaardering-aanvragen\/veelgestelde-vragen-over-de-mantelzorgwaardering-2026","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 Informal Care Allowance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-acfblock=\"Uitklapper-1\" class=\"section section--grey\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col editor  elementOnTop\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion1\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i1\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i1\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>What is the informal carer recognition scheme?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>Informal carers are indispensable to many residents of Apeldoorn. That is why Apeldoorn City Council is thanking informal carers through the informal care recognition scheme. Informal carers who meet the criteria will receive a \u20ac50 credit on their Apeldoorn City Card in 2026.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i2\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i2\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>When are you considered an informal carer?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i2\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>You are considered an informal carer if you provide unpaid care over a prolonged period to someone who is ill, has a disability or needs extra help. This could be your partner, child, parent, neighbour or friend. The care lasts for more than three months and amounts to at least 8 hours a week on average.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i3\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i3\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>Do young carers also receive recognition?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i3\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>Yes, young carers are also recognised for the support they provide. This might involve looking after a family member, either on their own or with others.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Young carers aged 18 and under will receive a gift voucher.<\/li>\n<li>Young carers aged between 18 and 23 can choose between a gift voucher or a \u20ac50 credit on their Stadspas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Further information can be found at <a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mantelzorgwaarderingdekap.nl\">www.mantelzorgwaarderingdekap.nl<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i4\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i4\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>I don\u2019t have a carer. Why have I received a letter from the local council?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i4\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>The council does not keep a register of informal carers. As you receive support under the Social Support Act (Wmo), it is likely that someone is helping or supporting you. Do you know an informal carer who looks after someone in Apeldoorn? If so, please pass on this information. If you are not an informal carer and do not know of any informal carers, then you do not need to do anything.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i5\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i5\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>When can I apply for the informal carer\u2019s allowance?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i5\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>You can <a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/dekap.nl\/mantelzorgwaardering\/\">Apply for informal carer recognition<\/a> from <strong>1 September to 30 November 2026 inclusive<\/strong>. Unfortunately, applications received after 30 November cannot be processed.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i6\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i6\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>I am a carer, but I do not live in Apeldoorn. Can I apply for the recognition scheme?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i6\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>Yes. You can <a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/dekap.nl\/mantelzorgwaardering\/\">Apply for informal carer recognition<\/a> if the person you are caring for lives in the municipality of Apeldoorn.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i7\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i7\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>I live in Apeldoorn and I look after someone who lives in a different municipality. Can I apply for the allowance?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i7\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i7\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>No. The Apeldoorn informal carer allowance is intended for informal carers of residents of the municipality of Apeldoorn. Does the person you are caring for live in a different municipality? If so, please contact that municipality. You may be able to apply for an informal carer allowance there.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i8\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i8\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>I look after several people. Can I apply for multiple allowances?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i8\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i8\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>No. Every informal carer is entitled to one informal care award per year.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i9\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i9\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>Can I apply for the informal carer\u2019s allowance on behalf of someone else?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i9\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i9\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>Yes, that is allowed. For example, if you are helping someone with digital matters. The informal carer must, however, give their consent and meet the conditions of the scheme.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i10\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i10\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>I don\u2019t have internet access. How can I still apply for the informal carer\u2019s allowance?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i10\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i10\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>If you don\u2019t have internet access or are having trouble submitting your application, please contact De Kap on 055 576 79 98. Please leave a message with your name and telephone number. A member of staff will call you back and help you with your application.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i11\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i11\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>Why do I get an answering machine when I call 055 576 79 98?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i11\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i11\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>Many informal carers are applying for the informal care allowance. As a result, we\u2019re receiving a lot of phone calls. If you leave a message, a member of staff will call you back and assist you further. If you have any questions about informal care or support, please call this number: 055 \u2013 529 55 20.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i12\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i12\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>How do I know if my application has been received?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i12\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i12\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation. If you have not received a confirmation, please contact Loyalty Group via <strong>0320 411 356<\/strong> or <a href=\"mailto:helpdesk@loyaltygroup.nl\">helpdesk@loyaltygroup.nl<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i13\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i13\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>When will I receive the informal carer\u2019s allowance?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i13\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i13\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>Are you eligible for the informal carer\u2019s allowance? If so, you will receive your allowance in December 2026. Do you already have a Stadspas? If so, the amount will be credited to it. If you do not yet have a Stadspas, you will receive one at home. Please check carefully that your details are correct when you submit your application. Incorrect details may cause delays.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i14\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i14\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>What is the Apeldoorn City Pass?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i14\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i14\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>The Apeldoorn City Card is used for various municipal schemes, including the informal carer allowance. With the City Card, you can make payments or receive discounts at participating shops, clubs and organisations. Further information can be found at <a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stadspas.apeldoorn.nl\">stadspas.apeldoorn.nl<\/a>. If you cannot find the answer to your question, please call 055 \u2013 204 32 96.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i15\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i15\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>I already have a City Pass. Will I get a new one?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i15\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i15\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>No. Do you already have a Stadspas? If so, the credit will be added to your existing Stadspas.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i16\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i16\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>Can I use the Stadspas straight away?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i16\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i16\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>Yes. Do you already have a Stadspas? If so, you can use the credit as soon as it appears on your card. Are you applying for a Stadspas for the first time? If so, you will receive instructions at home on how to activate the card. Please note: you\u2019ll need a valid email address to activate the Stadspas. The credit is valid from 1 December 2026 to 1 December 2027. After that, the credit will expire. Do you have any questions about using the Stadspas? Please call 055 \u2013 204 32 96.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i17\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i17\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>Why is the application being processed through De Kap rather than through the local council?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i17\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i17\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>Apeldoorn City Council has asked De Kap to carry out the informal carer recognition scheme. De Kap supports informal carers in Apeldoorn and processes the applications on behalf of the council.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i18\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i18\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>Do I need to register with De Kap to receive the review?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i18\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i18\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>No. You do not need to register with De Kap to apply for the informal carer\u2019s allowance. However, registering can be useful. You will then receive information about activities, support and news for informal carers.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i19\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i19\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>Why does the informal care allowance vary from one local authority to another?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i19\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i19\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>Each local authority is free to decide for itself how it recognises informal carers. That is why the schemes and amounts vary from one local authority to another.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i20\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i20\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>I\u2019m on benefits. Do I have to give up the informal carer\u2019s allowance?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i20\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i20\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>No. You do not need to declare the informal care allowance as income. The allowance does not affect your benefit.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i21\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i21\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>I have another question about the informal carer allowance. Who can I contact?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i21\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i21\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>Is your question not on this list? If so, please email <a href=\"mailto:mzw@dekap.nl\">mzw@dekap.nl<\/a>. You can also call this number: 055 529 55 20<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i22\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i22\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>I have a question about informal care. Who can I turn to?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i22\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i22\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>Do you have any questions about informal care, or could you do with some support? If so, please get in touch with De Kap.<\/p>\n<p>E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:m.steunenberg@dekap.nl\">m.steunenberg@dekap.nl<\/a><br \/>\nTelephone: 055 529 55 20<\/p>\n<p>Further information can be found at <a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dekap.nl\">www.dekap.nl<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have any questions about money, work, parenting, socialising or other everyday issues? Always check the Buurtwijzer first for support in your local area. If you\u2019re still stuck, you can contact <a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samen055.nl\">Together055<\/a> or by calling the following number: 055 580 11 40.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t  <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-u1-i23\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-u1-i23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-u1-i23\">\n\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span>When is someone considered to be in need of care?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/h2>\n\t\t\t  <div id=\"collapse-u1-i23\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-u1-i23\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t  <p>A care recipient is the person you are caring for. 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