A quick guide and definition for common acronyms used in the community
An Active Ageing Centre (AAC) is a drop-in social recreational centre that extends support to seniors living nearby in the community. It is a go-to point for seniors to have the opportunity to build strong social connections, take part in recreational activities, and contribute to the community as they wish.
AACs provide a suite of services which include Active Ageing activities to keep seniors engaged within the community; Befriending services for vulnerable seniors who require additional social support; and can make referrals for Care services when required.
365 Cancer Prevention Society Social Service Center serves the needs of cancer patients and their family members with practical solutions through: Environment Programs Participation
The Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) is a scheme by the Ministry of Health (MOH) that enables Singapore Citizens, including Pioneer Generation (PG) and Merdeka Generation (MG) cardholders, to receive subsidies for medical and dental care at participating General Practitioner (GP) and dental clinics near their homes.
Community Health Centres (CHCs) work with your General Practitioners (GPs) to support the care of your chronic condition, through the provision of allied health services: Diabetic Eye Check Diabetic Foot Screening Nurse Counselling Dietetic service
Community Health Posts (CMPs) provide continuity of care after discharge from National Healthcare Group (NHG) hospitals
Community Intervention Team (COMIT) is an allied-health led, multi-disciplinary team made up of counsellors, occupational therapists, psychologists, nurses and programme coordinators to provide holistic support for clients with mental health or dementia needs and their caregivers
The Community Intervention Teams (COMIT) provide needs assessments, counselling and psychosocial therapy for clients and caregivers and develops individualised care plans for you in collaboration with other health and social care partners
The Community Resource, Engagement and Support Team (CREST) is a community outreach team that serves as a community safety network for people with and/at risk of depression, dementia and other mental health conditions. It also supports their caregivers with resources they need to continue to care for their loved ones at home and in the community.
The Community Outreach Teams, which are driven by your local social service agencies, also provides screening to promote the recognition of early signs and symptoms of mental health conditions at your home.
Go To Points (GTPs) serve as "safe return" points where members of the public can bring persons with dementia who may appear lost and are unable to identify themselves or their way home
Family Service Centres (FSCs) are community-based social services that provide support for low-income and/or vulnerable individuals and families with social and emotional issues. Social Work Practitioners at the FSCs provide case management support and also partner with other agencies to coordinate holistic support for clients to help them achieve stability, self-reliance, and social mobility.
Services include:
Information and Referral: Providing information about social services, and linking individuals and families to appropriate social services and community resources based on the assessed needs
Casework: Providing holistic case management and individual/family counselling
Group Work: Bringing individuals and families with common needs together for purposeful group interactions to address their concerns and bring about positive change
Community Work: Tapping on community resources to help individuals and families support and empower one another.
A General Practitioner (GP) is a primary healthcare provider who offers medical services, advice, and treatment to individuals of all ages. They provide diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care for a wide range of health conditions, including general illnesses and chronic diseases. GPs may also refer patients to specialists or other healthcare providers for further treatment or care
Healthier SG is a national initiative by the Ministry of Health (MOH) focusing on preventive health. It offers trusted care from your family doctor for your health needs, all rounded support to lead healthier lifestyles and see better health outcomes, and empowerment to take charge of your own health.
Your family doctor will work with you to develop a personalised health plan and you are encouraged to visit your chosen family clinic for all your care needs and discuss your health goals, including the nationally recommended health screenings and vaccinations you should go for.
The LPA is a legal document which allows a person who is at least 21 years of age ('Donor'), to voluntarily appoint one or more persons ('Donee(s)') to make decisions and act on his/her behalf if he/she loses mental capacity one day. A Donee can be appointed to act in the two broad areas of personal welfare and property & affairs matters.
Benefits of LPA:
Enables a person to make a personal, considered choice of a trusted proxy decision maker, who is reliable and competent to act in his/her best interests should he/she lose mental capacity one day.
Alleviates the stress and difficulties faced by loved ones who need to apply for a Deputyship order, if the person loses mental capacity without an LPA in place.