On Facebook, several parents have come forward after their child’s rehabilitation treatment at the Rehazenter was suddenly halted.
Other families interviewed by RTL confirmed that this is not an isolated incident. They, too, are no longer receiving new appointments for their children.
One of the affected children is Emma, who not only made physical progress through swimming sessions at the Rehazenter but also gained psychological stability thanks to the therapy.
According to RTL information, the legal basis for this issue lies in the current hospital law.
Annex 2 of the law states:
“A service providing optimal recovery of functional performance, the best possible autonomy, and quality of life for adults with neurological, cardiac, or musculoskeletal impairments, with the aim of reintegration or maintenance in the patient’s living environment following illness or a health event.”
The text clearly frames rehabilitation beds as being for adults only. Children are not explicitly included in the legislation, creating a legal grey area that is now having real consequences for affected families.
In Luxembourg, there is no alternative facility that offers children the same high-quality rehabilitation care. One family told RTL they no longer know what to do. Travelling abroad seems to be the only option left, according to the family. “The situation is simply heartbreaking”, they said.
Removing the word “adult” from the legislation could potentially resolve the issue quickly, allowing children to regain access to these essential rehabilitation services.
RTL will continue to seek clarification from the relevant authorities in the coming days.
