Study into Demand and Models for Adult Disability Care Services

Debated in Parliament on 13 Sep 2022.

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Gerald Giam asked about the terms of reference and completion timeline for a study on long-term demand and service models for adult disability care, specifically noting the shortage of Day Activity Centre places.
Masagos Zulkifli stated that as of July 2022, 80% of DAC places were occupied and that funding had been increased to improve staffing and care quality.
The Minister highlighted new models being trialed, such as the Enabling Services Hub offering adult activities and respite care, to address current and future needs.
He explained the longer-term study under the Enabling Masterplan 2030 aims to anticipate changes from population aging and smaller families to better plan future care services.

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Social and Family Development considering the current acute shortage of places in Day Activity Centres (a) what are the terms of reference for the study on the longer-term demand and service models for adult disability services mentioned in the Enabling Masterplan 2030; and (b) when is this study expected to complete.

Masagos Zulkifli B M M

As of July 2022, about 80% of the 1,700 places in Day Activity Centres (DACs) were taken up. Last year, MSF increased our funding to DACs to enable them to hire more care staff and increase their quality of care. As mentioned in the Enabling Masterplan 2030 (EMP2030), we are also trying out new service models, such as providing activities and services for adults with disabilities and respite care options for caregivers through the Enabling Services Hub.

Beyond catering to current demand and supply, we recognise that care needs may change, as our population ages and families become smaller. The longer-term study as part of EMP2030 will help us to stay ahead of these changes and better meet future care needs.

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Gerald Giam asked about the terms of reference and completion timeline for a study on long-term demand and service models for adult disability care, specifically noting the shortage of Day Activity Centre places.
Masagos Zulkifli stated that as of July 2022, 80% of DAC places were occupied and that funding had been increased to improve staffing and care quality.
The Minister highlighted new models being trialed, such as the Enabling Services Hub offering adult activities and respite care, to address current and future needs.
He explained the longer-term study under the Enabling Masterplan 2030 aims to anticipate changes from population aging and smaller families to better plan future care services.

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Study into Demand and Models for Adult Disability Care Services

Debated in Parliament on 13 Sep 2022.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Gerald Giam asked about the terms of reference and completion timeline for a study on long-term demand and service models for adult disability care, specifically noting the shortage of Day Activity Centre places.
Masagos Zulkifli stated that as of July 2022, 80% of DAC places were occupied and that funding had been increased to improve staffing and care quality.
The Minister highlighted new models being trialed, such as the Enabling Services Hub offering adult activities and respite care, to address current and future needs.
He explained the longer-term study under the Enabling Masterplan 2030 aims to anticipate changes from population aging and smaller families to better plan future care services.

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

Masagos Zulkifli B M M

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Gerald Giam asked about the terms of reference and completion timeline for a study on long-term demand and service models for adult disability care, specifically noting the shortage of Day Activity Centre places.
Masagos Zulkifli stated that as of July 2022, 80% of DAC places were occupied and that funding had been increased to improve staffing and care quality.
The Minister highlighted new models being trialed, such as the Enabling Services Hub offering adult activities and respite care, to address current and future needs.
He explained the longer-term study under the Enabling Masterplan 2030 aims to anticipate changes from population aging and smaller families to better plan future care services.

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