A plain-English guide for Singapore families navigating a serious or life-limiting illness — from care options and financial support to legal planning and bereavement help.
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This guide is for you — the caregiver or family member. Everything below is written to address you directly. The three questions below help personalise the guide to your loved one's situation. All information is informational only — always confirm decisions with your loved one's care team.
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Where is your loved one currently?
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What stage of the journey are you at?
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Citizenship or residency status of your loved one?
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About This Tool
The SG Palliative Care Guide is a free resource for Singapore families navigating a serious or life-limiting illness. It is not a directory of services — it is a navigator that helps you understand what to expect and what support is available, in plain English.
What is palliative care?
Palliative care is specialised medical care focused on relieving the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness — for both the patient and their family. It is not only for end-of-life. It can be provided alongside active treatment such as chemotherapy or dialysis, at any stage of illness.
Who is this guide for?
This guide is written for family members and caregivers navigating serious illness on behalf of a loved one. The patient is secondary — everything here addresses you, the caregiver, directly.
What does this guide cover?
Care settings (home, day hospice, inpatient hospice, Enhanced Home Personal Care), financial support schemes, legal planning documents (ACP, AMD, LPA), equipment access, what to expect as illness progresses, post-death practical steps, and caregiver and bereavement support.
Where does the information come from?
All information is sourced from primary sources: Ministry of Health (MOH), Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), Singapore Hospice Council, National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), Office of the Public Guardian, and MyLegacy@LifeSG. No content is synthesised or inferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about palliative care in Singapore.
Sources: Ministry of Health Singapore (moh.gov.sg), Agency for Integrated Care (aic.sg), Singapore Hospice Council (singaporehospice.org.sg), National Cancer Centre Singapore (nccs.com.sg), MyLegacy@LifeSG (mylegacy.life.gov.sg), Ministry of Social and Family Development (msf.gov.sg), SG Enable (sgenable.sg), Office of the Public Guardian (msf.gov.sg/opg).
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Always confirm decisions with your loved one's care team and qualified professionals. BuddyTools is not affiliated with any Singapore government agency.
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