News and stories
Stay up to date with everything we do at TWB! Below you can read news items and background stories from colleagues, clients and partners we work with.
Caring together in the final phase of life
Volunteers for Palliative Terminal Care (VPTZ) West-Brabant and Tholen is celebrating its 40th anniversary. A special magazine features a wonderful interview with our colleague Emma Langevoort.
Online course First aid for children
Do you have (young) children? And do you want to know what to do in an emergency situation? Then sign up for the First Aid for Children course.
Stroke Day in Tholen and Fijnaart
14 healthcare organizations in West Brabant and Tholen are joining forces and organizing an information market in Tholen and Fijnaart on May 12.
World Parkinson's Day attracts many visitors
On the occasion of World Parkinson's Day, approximately 200 people with Parkinson's disease, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals gathered to share information and exchange experiences.
How can we better inform you as a parent?
Is your child between 0 and 1 year old? Then participate in a short study. A graduating HBO Communication student is conducting this study for us.
Support centers in Rucphen for everyone
As of April 1, TWB will be managing the support points in the municipality of Rucphen. Everyone is welcome to walk in, including residents without a Wmo indication.
Thousandth participant in Moving with Attention
The thousandth participant Wilma (75) tells how she is doing now that the program has finished: “I can take things out of the kitchen cupboard more easily again.”
VGZ designates TWB's digital intake as a Good Practice
In March 2026, health insurer VGZ designated the digital intake and anamnesis of Thuiszorg West-Brabant (TWB) as Good Practice.
Omroep Brabant guests at TWB
On Wednesday, March 4th, the Omroep Brabant editorial team visited Merope in Bergen op Zoom. Local residents stopped by for a cup of coffee and shared their stories.
Proud of our colleague Nel
Our colleague Nel Gulden (79) is retiring after 40 years. This milestone did not go unnoticed. Omroep Brabant interviewed her at work.
Ms. Farla shares her experience with BmA
Ms. Farla-Van Bekhoven from Roosendaal completed the Mindful Movement program. Our colleague Jolyne den Braber guided her.
Thousandth participant starts with BmA
Our colleague and BmA trainer Jolanda surprised Mrs. Klaassen with a bouquet of flowers during her first training of Moving with Attention.
Trainer Kim puts clients back into their own power
Who are the people behind the "Moving with Mindfulness" exercise program? Kim van Fessem has trained many clients. What started as an "extra task" turned out to be a success.
Care pathway tool Promising Start
The first 1000 days are very important for a child's health and well-being. The care pathway tool enables healthcare professionals to quickly arrange assistance if a (expectant) parent needs additional support.
Become a member of the client council: have your say about the JGZ
Do you visit the TWB child health clinic with your child? Do you have ideas about how we can improve our care even further? Then we're looking for you!
Consultation office Dinteloord is moving
From Monday 29 December you will find the Dinteloord child health clinic in OBS De Regenboog.
TWB location opened in Fijnaart Medical Center
The child health clinic and home care will now work under one roof at this new location, right next to other healthcare providers in the Medical Center.
6 municipalities extend collaboration with TWB Youth Health Care
The municipalities of Bergen op Zoom, Moerdijk, Roosendaal, Rucphen, Steenbergen, and Woensdrecht have signed a new contract with TWB Youth Health Care.
Home Help Breda becomes Home Care West Brabant
Home support and care now also available in the Breda region. ThuisHulp Breda (THB) will become fully rebranded as Thuiszorg West-Brabant (TWB) effective January 1, 2026.
The De Jong couple keeps moving
Frans (93) and Maria (90) de Jong follow the Exercise with Attention (BmA) program together: “This program is worth its weight in gold”
Merope meeting room opened
On November 20th, the Merope meeting space opened in Bergen op Zoom. A place where living, care, and well-being come together.
New member of the TWB Supervisory Board
Britt van Merrienboer has been appointed a new member of the Supervisory Board of Thuiszorg West-Brabant (TWB). She will be responsible for Client & Care.
Support nearby for everyone in the municipality of Rucphen
Starting April 1, 2026, support centers and daytime activities in the municipality of Rucphen will be organized differently. Everyone is welcome.
From the field to the client
After 7 years of top-level sport, Fleur Mol, 23 years old from Rucphen, is leaving the football field to work in healthcare. "I've chosen myself now. And that was the right choice."
September 19: Dietician Day
Do you actually know what our dietitians can do for you? Read the interview with our dietitian Mirthe and her client: "Thanks to Mirthe, my wounds are finally healed."
New: the RS virus vaccination
Starting in September 2025, the RS virus vaccination will be included in the National Immunization Program. Babies born on or after April 1, 2025, will be offered this vaccination.
Reading program: Reading on prescription
Reading on Prescription is launching in Steenbergen. With this reading program, we encourage parents with children aged 0 to 4 to read aloud at home.
Zonneplein open morning a success
A unique collaboration brings care and support closer to residents. Local residents were given a sneak peek inside the building.
Living with acquired brain injury
Petra van de Kasteele is a case manager for acquired brain injury (ABI). She and a client share their insights into the impact of ABI on daily life.
At TWB our colleagues make the difference!
At TWB, our colleagues make the difference. Want to know how valuable working in home care and youth healthcare is? Then watch our TWB film featuring our colleagues and clients.
Home measurements soon also available for TWB clients
Home monitoring will soon be available for TWB clients. With home monitoring, patients can monitor their health at home. They can monitor their blood pressure, heart rate, or blood sugar, for example.
Home care West Brabant has been named Leader
Thuiszorg West-Brabant has been named a Leader during the national Leaders award ceremony.
Our colleague Nel talks about job satisfaction
Our colleague Nel Gulden van den Broek is 78 years old and enjoys her work every day.
Our colleague Astrid about career growth at TWB
Do you want to grow? There are many possibilities with us. A good example of this is Astrid van Oosterbosch.