The NFG office

Who is who

Behind the NFG stands a small, trusted team. Below you can read who you will reach on the phone and who to contact for what.

Het kantoor van de NFG
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Our team

Rick Denkers Chair
Rick Denkers

As Chairman of the NFG, Rick leads the policy development and strategic direction of the NFG. He represents the NFG in consultations with government agencies, health insurers, trade and umbrella organizations, accreditation agencies, and training institutes. In addition, he develops and writes policy for the NFG and works on new initiatives that contribute to the further professionalization, quality assurance, and positioning of complementary care. He is also involved in various IT projects, human resources, and the assessment of new registrations.

Present: irregularly (due to many external meetings)

Carry Huijink-Jansen NFG office
Carry Huijink-Jansen

Carry is responsible for the day-to-day operations at the NFG office. She handles incoming email and speaks to NFG members and various organizations with which the NFG collaborates. Furthermore, she is always on the lookout for relevant professional news, compiles the newsletter, maintains the Facebook and LinkedIn pages, and answers questions during the telephone consultation hour on Thursday evenings. Assessments of new candidate register members and applications to the umbrella organization are also part of her duties.

Present: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and every other Friday (in even weeks)

Ramon Smid Administration
Ramon Smid

Ramon is an administrative assistant at the NFG. Among other things, he sends out (membership fee) invoices and handles all questions regarding this via email.

Present: every workday, except Tuesday afternoon

Myriam Jansen Office Manager NWP
Myriam Jansen

Myriam's duties are multifaceted. She works as an office manager at the NWP, the professional organization for which the NFG performs administrative tasks, and is also the coordinator of our visitors. NFG register members can contact her with questions regarding the visitation. Furthermore, she supports Carry where necessary.

Present: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

Not sure exactly who to contact?

Feel free to contact the NFG office — we are happy to assist you or refer you to the right place.

✉ info@de-nfg.nl
Dutch Federation of Healthcare — Who's Who

Who's who at the NFG: the organizational structure

The question of who is who at the NFG revolves around the people who ensure a well-functioning professional association for professionals in complementary and psychosocial care on a daily basis. The board determines the strategic direction, while the office team handles daily services to members: from membership administration to visitation and quality assurance.

Wie is wie bij de NFG: teamoverleg op het NFG-kantoor

Why is it useful to know who to contact?

Whether you have a question about your membership fees, your visitation, your registration, or the latest professional news: if you know who is who within the NFG, you will reach the right person faster. This saves you time and ensures you receive a direct answer from the colleague who understands your specific question.

Quality assurance and external cooperation

In addition to daily support, the team works behind the scenes on quality assurance. For instance, the NFG regularly coordinates with external organizations and supervisory bodies, including the BIG register, to monitor the quality of professional practice within complementary care. Want to know more about how to find a suitable healthcare provider as a client? Then check out our page about look for a care provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can I contact with a question about my membership fee?
For questions regarding invoices and membership fees, you can contact Ramon, our administrative assistant.

Who answers questions about visitation?
You can direct questions about visitation to Myriam, who serves as the coordinator of our visitors.

How do I know who is who when I make contact for the first time?
Not sure exactly who is who within our organization? Then simply get in touch via , then we will refer you immediately to the right person.