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Insolvency of the Wilma nursing service in Neubrandenburg – 150 employees affected!
The Wilma nursing service in Neubrandenburg files for bankruptcy; 150 employees affected. Patient care remains guaranteed.
Insolvency of the Wilma nursing service in Neubrandenburg – 150 employees affected!
A drastic event for the Neubrandenburg region: the well-known nursing service wilma has filed for bankruptcy. With around 150 employees, the company is not only a major employer, but also plays a central role in providing care to many clients. The application for planned insolvency proceedings has already been submitted to the Neubrandenburg District Court in order to set the course for a sustainable restructuring and realignment of the company. The managing director, Lisa Cziborra, assures that patient care will continue to be guaranteed and emphasizes the commitment to maintaining jobs. “Care is our top priority,” says Cziborra. Fortunately, employees are protected by insolvency benefits for the time being, giving them some security during this uncertain time.
What is the way forward for wilma? The provisional insolvency administrator Michael Busching from the Ecovis law firm is optimistic about the company's development. He believes that the difficulties that led to this decision are largely in the past. “We are working together on a renovation concept that is intended to ensure that patient care is not impaired,” explains Busching. This makes it clear that the goal remains to maintain the high quality of care.
The situation in the nursing industry
Wilma's bankruptcy is part of a larger problem affecting the care industry in Germany. The first few months of this year saw a worrying increase in nursing bankruptcies and closures. In January, for example, 19 care services with over 910 outpatient care had to close, followed by further closures in February, March and April pflegemarkt.com reported. The closures are mostly due to private sponsorship, which underlines the challenges in this sector. In January, 89% of the closed nursing services were privately run. The financing is also repeatedly criticized, while wilma has actively campaigned for reforms in this area over the years.
Although bankruptcy is a challenge for wilma's employees and the clients it serves, there are reasons for hope. “We are confident that we can overcome the problems,” says Michael Busching, sending a signal to everyone affected. The next steps in the restructuring will be crucial for the future of the nursing service and could potentially inspire similar attempts by other nursing facilities to reposition themselves in this difficult situation.
Overall, it remains to be seen how the situation in the care industry develops. Due to the large number of closures, not only economic but also social impacts could be felt. The federal government and those responsible in the industry are called upon to quickly set the right course in order to ensure the quality of care in Germany in the long term.