Social and Care Support Service to roll out under Residential Care Services Scheme in Guangdong
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The Social and Care Support Service is one of the measures announced in the 2024 Policy Address to help elderly participants of the Scheme better adapt to the life in the residential care homes for the elderly (RCHEs) on the Mainland and receive timely assistance when needed.
The NHAL will provide support services for the elderly participants under the Scheme, especially during the initial six-month trial period upon admission into the RCHEs, to assist them in understanding the Mainland's medical systems and care services, maintain connections with their families in Hong Kong, and provide them with suitable advice and assistance in handling such matters as housing, medical care, financial matters, etc in Hong Kong. Continuous support will also be rendered in accordance with their needs upon completion of the trial period.
The Social and Care Support Service will also conduct assessments under the Standardised Care Need Assessment Mechanism for Elderly Services and follow up applications for those Hong Kong elderly who have settled in Guangdong Province and are interested in joining the Scheme at their places of residence.
Details of the Scheme are available at the SWD's website (www.swd.gov.hk/en/pubsvc/elderly/cat_residentcare/subrcheplace/guangdong).
Ends/Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:15
Issued at HKT 17:15
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