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Singapore Red Cross Society

Medical Chaperone and Transportation

Singapore Red Cross provides medical transport and trained chaperone assistance for older people and people with disabilities travelling to healthcare appointments and day activity centres.

Overview

Singapore Red Cross’ TransportAid provides subsidised transport for elderly and disabled individuals from low-income homes to healthcare facilities.

This includes medical treatments, rehabilitation, and day activity centres.

Subsidy rates are determined by means testing, assessed by social workers.

Scheme type

Disability SupportTransport Support

Who qualifies

Eligibility groups

Seniors
Persons with disabilities (PWDs)
Low income

What you receive

Medical transport assistance

Eligibility details

Seniors and persons with disabilities who need wheelchair transport and chaperone assistance and have difficulty arranging their own transport to medical appointments.

How to apply

Apply by emailing Singapore Red Cross directly, contacting the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), or asking a social worker to refer you to the Medical Escort and Transport (MET) service. For questions about the MET referral process, email Singapore Red Cross.

Agency details

Important Information

Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.

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