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Caring Orientation
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Who is eligible to apply for a waiver of medical charges?
After the adjustment of public hospital charges in January 2026, the Hospital Authority introduced a medical fee waiver mechanism to provide assistance to patients in need. For details, please visit the “Medical Expenses Assistance”section on this website. ...
What is the function of Care Apparel?
Care Apparel refers to specially designed functional clothing intended for those who have difficulty dressing or have special clothing needs, primarily serving the elderly, patients, and people with disabilities. The designs balance both functional and aesthetic requirements to support the wearer's ...
What is Professional Outreaching Team for Private Residential Care Homes for Persons with Disabilities (POT)?
POT is to provide multi-disciplinary outreach services for residents of private residential care homes for persons with disabilities (including persons with physical and / or intellectual disabilities, persons in mental recovery or persons with suspected mental health problems, etc.) so as to meet t ...
How do I apply for Place of Refuge?
Prior consultation with the Superintendent concerned should be made by the referring social worker before the child or juvenile is sent to the Place of Refuge. In the absence of the Superintendent, staff on duty should be approached as the office is manned by staff on 24-hour basis. The applic ...
How do I apply for emergency placement services?
Application can be made direct by caseworkers of the SWD or non-governmental organisations to the Wing Lung Bank Golden Jubilee Sheltered Workshop and Hostel. The application is free of charge. It provides temporary residential care for the destitute and homeless disabled adults who are found ...
