Covid-19 has changed our personal and work lives considerably. Many companies have financial difficulties because they can’t produce their products or offer their services as they are used to. Some companies have needed to dismiss employees despite financial help from the government, while other companies can survive, but still have financial difficulties. Both you and your employer are faced with many questions. In this article, we review some questions which employees may have, respond to these and provide sources for additional help and information.

The lockdown on schools that first began on 16 March has led to disruptions for pupils, teachers, and parents alike. Most pupils are missing their friends and the continuity and structure of a physical school, while parents are having to make major adjustments to accommodate the change to their family’s routine. Read more about how the education system in The Netherlands quickly adapted to the new normal.

The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown us all into flux. As we wait at home, hoping that everything will improve, our daily lives are inevitably stressed and the strain on personal and community well-being is widespread. It’s natural at times like these to feel lonely and helpless. But we can protect our families, and the health of our communities, while still looking after ourselves. Good self-care is vital for our own health and those around us.

We are all in these new times together, and it has been encouraging for many of us. However, all these changes may also have an impact that needs attention, and it is our hope here at ACCESS that those who need support, to reach out.

The new coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed our lives completely: we have to stay at home and work from home as much as possible, the government has set several limitations such as social distancing and many of us are dealing with the challenges of home-schooling. Learn more about getting help during this corona crisis.

You already have your vacation plans booked before the coronavirus and now you won’t be able to go. Find out what are your options and how to save your vacations.

Due to the Coronavirus, most of us here in The Netherlands will still be working at home for a much longer period, throughout the year or even permanently. Here are five tips to survive the new normal of working from home.

For 75 years we have been free to live as we want to. That is something to cherish, to protect and to pass on to others. Throughout the past autumn and winter, many events remembering liberation and celebrating freedom took place across the Netherlands. Unfortunately, the scheduled events for this spring and summer have been cancelled. However, there are numerous permanent locations to visit (once they have re-opened), including programs and events to commemorate and celebrate from the comfort of your home.

The ‘Forest School’ concept incorporates this philosophy in student’s learning. At the British School in The Netherlands (BSN) teachers practise this new learning approach in the junior schools. Because young children are inherently curious and nature offers the best possible classroom, this is a golden combination.

ACCESS childbirth preparation courses are now available online and open to all expectant internationals, regardless of where they live in the Netherlands. So, if you are expecting, and would like to prepare for the delivery in English, you can now check our website for the dates and times of the courses.

Joram Lürsen’s movie tells the incredible story of World War Two resistance banker Walraven van Hall, one of the greatest Dutch resistance fighters.

Despite everyone going through the Covid-19 crisis globally, (cyber)criminals are very active at the moment. They often send fake emails, fake text messages and create malicious websites or apps to commit fraud.