Support for Carers - Singapore
Please find a brief overview of additional support services located on this page that are available in Singapore.
Carers with Accredicare certifications are also welcome to contact us directly if you want additional support in using your accreditation.
Financial & Carer Support
There are many support services available to carers and those who are being cared for. A range of these networks and corresponding information is provided below.
Ministry of Health
For general information on government support for carers, visit here.
Caregiving Welfare Association (CWA)
The CWA focusses on providing welfare and social support to the elderly. Visit here to learn more about their programmes and services.
The CWA also runs three monthly support groups for caregivers; two in English and one in Mandarin. Visit here for more information.
Agency for Integrated Care (AIC)
The AIC was established under the Ministry of Health and is the designated agency for coordinating the delivery of aged care services.
Click here to see the full-range of financial assistance available.
To find out if you qualify for financial assistance, use this Self-Assessment Tool.
Caregivers Alliance Limited (CAL)
CAL is a non-profit organisation focussing on assisting caregivers of persons with mental ill health through education and training and by building support networks.
Click here to see their caregiver training programmes.
Touch Community Services
Touch Community Services is a non-profit organisation that provides support to the elderly, persons with special needs and their families through a large range of services, workshops and groups.
Click here to see the services offered.
SG Enable
SG Enable supports persons with disabilities and their caregivers.
On their website, you can find information about disability support schemes as well as resources for caregivers.
