mental health/capacity
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Available Support for Young Persons with Acute Mental Health Episode in a Residential Home
Nov 5, 2019
Minister answers question by Mr Christopher de Souza on the support available where a young person who stays in a residential home experiences an acute mental health episode that is beyond the residential home's capabilities but is not so serious as to meet a hospital's admission criteria.
Public Consultation on RERF Report
Sep 19, 2019
The
Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and the Ministry of Law
(MinLaw) have received recommendations from the Committee to Review and Enhance
Reforms in the Family Justice System (RERF Committee).
Options for Residential Home Residents Needing Additional Acute Help
Sep 2, 2019
MSF's residential homes provide care and support to vulnerable individuals who have limited or no family support. These include low-income frail seniors, destitute persons, and adults with disabilities.
Changes to the Registration Process for a Lasting Power of Attorney
Jul 20, 2019
To make it more convenient for Singaporeans to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has made several changes to the process of registering an LPA.
Response to Motions on Caregiver Support and Ageing
Feb 13, 2019
MOS responds to Motions on Caregiver Support and Ageing
Average cost to pay a certificate issuer to make an LPA
Nov 19, 2018
Minister answers question by Mr Sitoh Yih Pin, MP for Potong Pasir SMC, regarding fee charged by LPA certificate issuers.
Number of Singaporeans aged 65 and above who have made an LPA
Nov 19, 2018
Minister answers questions by Ms Joan Pereira, MP for Tanjong Pagar, regarding senior citzens registering for a Lasting Power of Attorney.
Waiting time required for the registration of a Lasting Power of Attorney
Oct 2, 2018
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
Sep 21, 2018
Opening Remarks by Minister of State Sam Tan at the Professional Deputies and Donees Launch Ceremony
Lasting Power of Attorney application fees waived for two more years
Jun 28, 2018
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.