A spinal cord injury left Mr Tan Hung Bak with weakness in his legs and lower trunk, resulting in him having to use a wheelchair to ambulate. However, the 56-year-old is determined to not let his condition disrupt his life and is motivated to resume his daily activities, one of which is driving.
Wheelchair User Gets Back in the Driver’s Seat Read More »
The physical and emotional fatigue developed due to the COVID-19 situation have left many in a state of anxiety, loneliness and languishment. SPD’s case management officer Samantha Law highlights some familiar scenarios and tips to help you cope under these situations.
Hang In There – Living with COVID-19 Read More »
A stroke that happened three years ago left Mr Allan Tan with speech difficulties as he struggles with aphasia. Read on to find out how our speech therapist helped to improve Allan’s expressive speech via telepractice.
Telepractice Deployed During Pandemic to Improve Communication for Persons with Aphasia Read More »
A stroke that happened three years ago left Mr Allan Tan with speech difficulties as he struggles with aphasia. Read on to find out how our speech therapist helped to improve Allan’s expressive speech via telepractice.
Telepractice Deployed During Pandemic to Improve Communication for Persons with Aphasia Read More »
Advance Care Planning (ACP), Advance Medical Directive (AMD), Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), and Deputyship explained. It can be trying for our loved ones to make difficult decisions for us when a serious illness strikes. One way to lighten their burden is to begin our care planning early. Hear from one of our caregivers as he walks us through his care planning journey.
Care Planning for A Peace of Mind Read More »
SPD received 2 Star, 22 Gold and 17 Silver awards at the Singapore Health Quality Service Awards (SHQSA) hybrid ceremony, held at the Singapore General Hospital Campus on 8 Feb 2022.
Honouring Our Healthcare Heroes at The SingHealth Quality Service Awards 2022 Read More »
Parents may be tempted to place more emphasis on academic learning or caregiving routines. However, young children learn most naturally through play. So, how important is play in a child’s daily life? SPD’s senior psychologist Lim Lihong and psychologist Sandy Ang share more.
Children’s Play: The Whys and Hows Read More »
7-year-old Syaza has global developmental delay, movement disorder, as well as hearing loss and visual loss. Find out how the team of professionals at SPD’s EIPIC help her to better participate in daily activities.
How Physiotherapy Helps 7-year-old Girl to Participate in Daily Activities Read More »
When guiding children with autism, caregivers often face the daunting task of figuring out the most effective techniques to use. In this article, Mr Raj, whose son Kirisnah attends our Sheltered Workshop programme, shares his reflection on how the effective use of techniques helped him to guide Kirisnah in achieving the desired learning outcomes.
Patience and Wisdom to Identify Intervention Techniques that Work Read More »
As our society progresses to become more inclusive and caring, there is still much more to be done to uplift those living under disadvantaged circumstances among us. Our board advisor Ms Chia Yong Yong pens her reflection in this article first published in The Straits Times on 12 Dec 2021.
A Social Compact to Reach Out and Help All Read More »
Alert: Beware of Fraudulent Payment Requests Made in SPD’s Name
SPD has been alerted to cases involving job scams where scammers have used SPD’s name to instruct individuals to transfer money.
Please remain vigilant. SPD does not authorise individuals to request or collect money on our behalf through such means. If you receive a suspicious request or are unsure whether it is genuine, please verify it directly with SPD by calling our general line at 6579 0700. Alternatively, you can call the ScamShield Hotline at 1799 before taking any action.
If you believe you may have fallen victim to a scam, please contact your bank immediately and make a police report.
SPD takes such matters seriously and we constantly review the necessary safeguards to protect the public and our supporters. Please be assured that legitimate donations and payments made through SPD’s official website and authorised platforms remain unaffected.
