[News Brief] IDHealth Operates Singapore’s First Dedicated Intellectual Disability Clinic

IDHealth Operates Singapore’s First Dedicated Intellectual Disability Clinic

Dr Chen Shiling has established IDHealth, the first community-based healthcare service in Singapore dedicated to individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) and their family caregivers.

  • Service Model: The clinic, located in Upper Thomson Road, provides holistic care addressing the complex mental and physical health needs of patients with ID.
  • Expansion: In 2024, the service began reaching residents in adult disability homes, with plans to introduce palliative and dementia care by 2026.
  • Impact: Since its founding, the service has assisted approximately 500 people with ID and over 1,000 caregivers through a multidisciplinary team.

This summary is based on an article by The Straits Times.

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