Support Carers
How the government provides a safety net for those who are financially unable to provide for themselves to meet their basic needs?
The CSSA Scheme provides a safety net for those who cannot support themselves financially to meet their basic needs.You can refer to the following Social Welfare Department website.Information on service scope of CSSA SchemeThe source of information is provided by the Social Welfare Department ...
What can I do if I need long-term financial support?
If the carer need long term financial support, you can apply Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme, that provides a safety net to meet their basic needs. You can refer to the following Social Welfare Department website.CSSA SchemeThe source of information is provided by the Soc ...
What assistance is available to individuals or families who encounter urgent financial difficulties and lack other forms of support?
Charitable / trust funds administered by the Government or other organisations provide temporary financial assistance to help individuals or families to tide over their immediate financial hardship when other financial assistance is not available. Charitable / trust funds have specified criter ...
What economic assistance is available to support low-income families with elderly carers?
Government launched the “Scheme on Living Allowance for Carers of Elderly Persons from Low-income Families” with the aim of providing carers of elderly persons from low-income families with a living allowance to help supplement their living expenses so that elderly persons in need of long-term care ...
What economic assistance is available to support low-income carers of disabled individuals?
Government launched the “Scheme on Living Allowance for Low-income Carers of Persons with Disabilities” with the aim of providing carers of persons with disabilities from low-income families with a living allowance to help supplement their living expenses so that persons with disabilitie ...
Elderly Centers In The Community
District Elderly Center/Neighborhood Center is a community support service for the elderly at the district level. Its purpose is to help the elderly live a healthy, respected and dignified life in the community, and to encourage the elderly to actively participate and contribute to society.