mental health/capacity
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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.
New Certification Course To Train Professionals Who Wish To Register As Professional Deputies
May 21, 2018
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.
Opening Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at the Second Reading of the Vulnerable Adults Bill
May 18, 2018
Minister Desmond Lee's Opening Speech at the Second Reading of the Vulnerable Adults Bill
Closing Speech By Minister Desmond Lee at the Second Reading of the Vulnerable Adults Bill
May 18, 2018
Minister Desmond Lee's Closing Speech at the Second Reading of the Vulnerable Adults Bill
Strengthening the Protection of Vulnerable Adults
May 18, 2018
The Vulnerable Adults Bill will strengthen Singapore's existing adult protection framework.
First Reading of the Vulnerable Adults Bill
Mar 20, 2018
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.
Asian Family Conference
Nov 29, 2017
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.
Opening Address by Minister Desmond Lee at the Asian Family Conference 2017
Nov 29, 2017
Fee waiver for LPA applications
Oct 2, 2017
Minister answers question by Mr Pritam Singh, MP for Aljunied GRC, on fee waiver for LPA applications
Lasting Power of Attorney drawn up by singles
Sep 11, 2017
Minister answers question by Ms K Thanaletchimi, Nominated Member of Parliament, on a Lasting Power of Attorney drawn up by singles.