As a provider of holistic care for women and children, we believe in empowering our patients and their families to actualise their full potential. Our Medical Social Workers extend this philosophy through their multi-faceted roles as counsellors, facilitators and advocators.

Our Range of Services

We provide the following services for our patients and their families

• Counselling
  • Patients with emotional, relationship and marital problems
  • Patients who are anxious over their illness/treatment (e.g. cancer treatment) or undergoing losses
  • Support to parents and counselling on parenting matters
• Crisis Intervention
  • Deal with trauma cases such as sexual assault, spousal violence, child abuse and attempted suicide
• Investigation
  • Investigate cases of reported NAI (Non-Accidental Injuries) and possible neglect
• Financial Assistance
  • Assist needy patients with their medical expenses
  • Assess and make appropriate referrals to organisations, VWOs (Voluntary Welfare Organisations), FSCs (Family Service Centre) and MSF (Ministry of Social and Family Development ) for various financial and social support
• Networking
  • Network with MSF, FSCs, Police and other relevant organizations to obtain community support for patients
• Therapy Service Family and Parenting Therapy Clinic (FPTC)
          • New Consultation: S$138 (Private rate), S$69 (Subsidised rate)
          • Follow-up Consultation: S$117 (Private rate), S$59 (Subsidised rate)
          • Further notes concerning the charges:
          • Prices may differ for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Foreign Residents and Non Residents.
          • Referrals referred by KKH medical specialists only will be accepted for this clinic.
          • Non-subsidised rates apply if the referring KKH doctor that patient is seeing is under private class
  
• Support groups/programmes
  • Artz in Me (Breast Cancer)
  • Bereavement Support Group (Children)
  • Diabetes Support Group (Children)
  • Epilepsy Support Group (Children)
  • Rheumatology and Immunology Support Group (Children)
  • Single Mother Lunch Dates (Single Mothers)
  • TinkleArts, Music Therapy and Coffee Afternoon Support Groups (Parents whose neonates previously warded in NICU)
    

Our Experts

Children’s Services

Women’s Services

Advance Care Planning Office

Crisis and Trauma Team

Education and Research