Karl-Josef Laumann has rescheduled his meeting in Dingden with himself.
News Article: Karl-Josef Laumann Visits Dingden St.-Josef-Haus
Karl-Josef Laumann, the NRW Minister for Labor and Health, visited the Dingden St.-Josef-Haus on August 14, 2025, for a rescheduled visit that was promptly arranged by his office. The visit was initially planned for August 12 but was postponed due to unspecified reasons.
During the visit, Laumann engaged directly with the operations and challenges of the Altenhilfe (elderly care) facility. Officials including the facility’s Managing Director, Nikolaus Ridder, and House and Social Service Manager, Annette Himmelberg, gave a detailed presentation on the work and challenges in elderly care. The agenda focused on understanding the daily realities and the social service aspects of eldercare provision.
Participating officials and supporters from various political groups, including FDP, Grünen, SPD, and USD, were also involved alongside local figures such as mayoral candidate Robert Graaf, who visited the St. Josef-Haus and expressed deep admiration for the staff’s work.
CDU Chairman Norbert Neß expressed his pleasure with the quick replacement date, acknowledging that the time might not be as convenient as an evening event, but they are using the best opportunity available. The public part of the visit will take place at the hall next to the chapel of the St.-Josef-Haus.
The public part of the visit is open to all interested citizens from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. This part of the visit offers an opportunity for citizens to have a coffee or a cool drink and discuss health, care, and current challenges with Karl-Josef Laumann. Norbert Neß expresses anticipation for many guests at the public part of the visit.
Sascha Lippe, district administrator Ingo Brohl, and local MP Charlotte Quik will also attend the visit. The Minister will get an insight into the work of the senior care facility during his visit, which is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
The visit highlights the political and social importance attributed to elder care in the region and the active engagement of NRW health officials with local institutions.
- Karl-Josef Laumann, the NRW Minister for Labor and Health, showed interest in mental health and policy-and-legislation regarding elderly care during his visit to the Dingden St.-Josef-Haus.
- The visit to the Dingden St.-Josef-Haus, focused on understanding the social service aspects of eldercare provision, also included discussions on general news such as health and wellness in the community.
- With the public part of the visit open for conversation on health, care, and current challenges, policy-and-legislation, and potential changes in mental-health care for the elderly, this event highlighted the significance of health policy within politics and local affairs.
