Day care service for person with severe disabilities(DC/SD)

Provide day-care services for severely mentally handicapped/severely physically handicapped persons five days a week in order to alleviate the caregivers’ pressure.

Eligibility for the Service

 

• persons with severe mentally handicapped /severe physically handicapped;
• aged between 15 to 59;
• disability level should be equivalent to those eligible for Care and Attention Home for Severely Disabled Persons or Hostel for Severely Physically Handicapped Persons;
• not bed-ridden or requiring infirmary care;
• without severe aggressive behaviour endangering self and/or others;
• without infectious disease;
• in need of day care service; and priority to be given to those without waitlisting for residential care services.

Service Capacity

Five places per day

Application Methods

Referred by social workers

Charge

Transportation fee: $10 per trip
DC/SD (lunch included): $60 per day / $988 per month