The disabled can get subsidised care at clinics near their homes from Nov 1, 2007

From TODAYonline (Sept 28, 2007):

They will be included in the Primary Care Partnership Scheme (PCPS) which lets 19,300 needy, elderly Singaporeans seek care at participating medical or dental clinics near their homes and pay subsidised polyclinic rates. The Health Ministry said some 12,500 persons will qualify. Their per-capita monthly household income must be $700 and below.

They can apply at any community club or Community Development Council. Last year, the Government spent about $1.5 million on PCPS. Visit www.moh.gov.sg for more information.

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Singapore’s Special Olympics team back with 32 medals

From Channelnewsasia.com, 13 Oct 2007:

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Special Olympics team is back with a total haul of 32 medals.
They came back from the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai on Friday night with 7 gold, 9 silver and 16 bronze medals.

They were part of the 7,500 athletes from 165 countries who participated in the Special Olympics.
Singapore took part in five categories and performed better than the previous outing.

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