Minister answers questions by Ms Joan Pereira, MP for Tanjong Pagar, regarding senior citzens registering for a Lasting Power of Attorney.

Minister Desmond Lee answers question by Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong, Non-Constituency Member of Parliament, on the waiting time required for the registration of a Lasting Power of Attorney.

Opening Remarks by Minister of State Sam Tan at the Professional Deputies and Donees Launch Ceremony

​The Office of the Public Guardian has extended the fee waiver for Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Form 1 applications by Singapore Citizens until 31 August 2020. 

​The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) is launching a certification course to train professionals who wish to register as professional deputies and donees.

Minister Desmond Lee's Closing Speech at the Second Reading of the Vulnerable Adults Bill

​Minister Desmond Lee's Opening Speech at the Second Reading of the Vulnerable Adults Bill

​The Vulnerable Adults Bill will strengthen Singapore's existing adult protection framework.

​The Bill will strengthen the Government's ability to intervene to protect VAs, who have fallen through the net of family and community support, from abuse and neglect. 

The Community Kin Service enables Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) to do more to support seniors who have lost mental capacity and do not have family support in the community.