The Red Cross Home for the Disabled (RCHD) is an adult disability home (ADH) serving persons with low to moderate/severe disabilities — intellectual and/or physical disabilities. With the capacity to care for up to 130 residents, RCHD provides full-time quality care to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in a safe environment.
RCHD's dedicated multi-disciplinary team of Allied Health and Nursing professionals comprises a physiotherapist, an occupational therapist, a speech therapist, nurses, nursing aides, therapy aides, healthcare aides, and social workers.
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Residents Under the Care of RCHD
Most of the residents have cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Other residents have disabilities such as Down Syndrome, congenital rubella syndrome, global developmental delays, and spinal or head injuries, among others.
Typically, our residents live with inadequate social support as they do not have caregivers or next-of-kin, or may have ageing caregivers who can no longer care for them.
Services Provided
Nursing services
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Speech Therapy
Social Work & Counselling
Each resident has a specially customised care plan, curated by our dedicated team to ensure their quality of life at RCHD.
Therapy Programmes
RCHD leverages sophisticated technology to engage residents in individual and group games or activities that address their physical, recreational, social, and emotional needs while improving their coordination. This prevents the deterioration of their basic bodily functions. These leading-edge technologies incorporate MOTOmed, Bike Labyrinth, Temi, Tilt table, Thera balo (Standing frame), OMNIVISTA, Easy Stand, and the Rifton Pace.
The ceiling hoist system, funded by a charity dinner organised by The Portcullis Group and Fusang, eases caregivers' physical demands and enhances their productivity while ensuring the safety of everyone. RCHD was the first home in Singapore to be installed with a ceiling hoist system in 2018.
RCHD’s Operations Manager and Executive Chef Glynn Maung, who used to work in Michelin-star restaurants, now leverages his culinary skills to cook for persons with disabilities.
Our residents have special dietary requirements as advised by the dietitian in the hospital and the kitchen team prepares them accordingly. All meals served in RCHD are Halal-certified.
Our residents' diets mainly fall into these categories:
By preparing our residents' meals in-house and fresh daily, we can ensure that all their nutritional needs are met while adhering to high standards of food safety.
Arts & Crafts
Leveraging visual arts, arts and crafts activities enrich the lives of persons with disabilities. By engaging our residents in regular activities, we unlock their creativity, while discovering their new passions.
Sensory Garden
Two picturesque gardens on the fifth and eighth floors of RCHD, which grow Thai basil, lemongrass, pandan, jasmine, and Brazilian air plants, offer tranquil sanctuaries for the residents. Gardening amplifies the residents' awareness of the visual, touch and olfactory sensations, spurs curiosity and interest, and brings them good cheer and joy as they benefit from meaningful social interactions. One of the gardens offers a beautiful skyline with a panoramic city view, which presents a refreshing change, beyond the residents' dormitories. The two gardens were generously and partially sponsored by Mr Fang AngZhen, a dedicated donor of the RCHD.
Group Therapy Games
Therapists engage residents in group therapy to develop the residents' social and coordination skills while providing them with the freedom of mobility and autonomy.
Multi-sensory Therapy
Occasionally, our residents get up close and personal with the horses at the Singapore Polo Club. Residents exercise their eye and hand coordination while building their self-confidence.
Outings
Meaningful outings are organised with corporate partners, sponsors and volunteers bringing the residents out on outings to broaden their horizons and bring joy to them. Social interactions and outings play an integral role in enhancing emotional stability while alleviating the sense of disconnectedness and loneliness that they may experience.
Quarterly Birthday Celebrations
RCHD organises regular birthday celebrations for our residents, inviting families to join us to deepen family ties.
The social worker provides family members with regular updates on their loved one's condition and developments, providing family members with peace of mind and assurance that their loved ones are well cared for, at a home away from home. For parents or family members who are aged, immobile and face challenges commuting to RCHD to visit their loved ones, our social worker connects them with their loved ones via video calls. RCHD also has a Home Leave Programme, encouraging families to bring their loved ones home during festive periods to promote family bonding. Besides that, our social worker offers psychosocial assistance to families of the residents while connecting them with resources to obtain financial assistance if required.
To be considered eligible for admission to RCHD, the individual should be:
A Singapore Citizen / Permanent Resident
Between 18 – 55 years old
Diagnosed with congenital, mental and/or physical disabilities
Free from infectious diseases
Must not require intensive higher nursing care which includes: e.g. complex wound or bed sores, indwelling catheter (IDC), Nasogastric Feeding Tube (NGT), suctioning (of phlegm), diabetes, peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) , pacemaker, heart problems, etc.
Must not be suffering from psychotic disorders and/or serious behavioural problems that require applicants to be under continuous supervision.
Fees are charged according to the Ministry of Social and Family Development household means testing and Client Assessment Form-Revised (CAF-R) tier. Financial assistance for families struggling economically may be considered on a case-to-case basis.
For more information, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
For enquiries, please email us at enquiry@redcross.sg or call us at 6762 1029.
8 Lengkok Bahru, #04-01 Family Link @, Singapore 159052
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