Pilot Scheme on Multi-disciplinary Outreaching Support Team for the Elderly (Kowloon West Cluster)

Introduction

Subvented by the Social Welfare Department, HKCS started operating a 4-year pilot scheme since February 15, 2019. We provide outreaching physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and social linkage service to residents of private Residential Homes for the Elderly (RCHEs) located in Kowloon West (Shum Shui Po) District. We also provide speech therapy for residents of contract RCHEs (including the Day Care Units (DCUs) attached to contract RCHEs) as well as self-financing RCHEs and self-financing Nursing Homes (NHs) in the district.

Service Objectives

With "continuing care" and "care in the community" as our rationale, and "people-centered" as our goals, we support the social and rehabilitation needs of elders through a multidisciplinary outreach service to improve the quality and promote the dignity of life for the elderly. 

Service Target

1. Residents of private RCHEs in Shum Shui Po: physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and social linkage service.
2. Carers and staff of private RCHEs in Shum Shui Po: consultation and training.
3. Residents or service users of contract RCHEs (including the DCUs attached to contract RCHEs) and self-financing RCHEs and self-financing NHs in Sham Shui Po: speech therapy service. 
4. Carers and staff of contract RCHEs (including the DCUs attached to contract RCHEs) and self-financy RCHEs and self-financing NHs in Shum Shui Po: consultation and training by speech therapist.

Service Content

Physiotherapy Service

Registered physiotherapist provides clinical assessments, rehabilitation trainings and periodic reviews to elders and consultation and training to carers and staff so as to enhance elders’ mobility.

Occupational Therapy Service

Registered occupational therapist provides clinical assessments, rehabilitation trainings and periodic reviews to elders and consultation and training to carers and staff so as to enhance elders’ self-care and cognitive ability. 

Speech Therapy Service 

Qualified speech therapist provides clinical assessments, rehabilitation trainings and periodic reviews to elders and consultation and training to carers and staff so as to enhance elders’ communication and swallowing ability.

Social Linkage Service

Registered social worker arranges social activities and links up volunteers to promote elders’ connection with community and to enrich their social life. 

Fee

Free of charge

Application

• Residents or their family members may call us at office hours to raise their applications. 
• Responsible person of related RCHEs / DCUs / NHs and professional teams may send in the referral form after obtaining consent from the residents and/or their family members. We will reply within 7 working days upon receiving of referral. 

Withdrawal

• Residents or service users who would like to withdraw from our service, please notify us 7 days before the effective date so that we can make proper arrangement. 
• If our professional staff assess that the residents / service users do not need our service anymore, our staff will discuss with the residents and/or their family members. 

Service Hours

Mondays to Saturdays	9:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.
Sundays and Public Holidays	Closed

Office Operating Hours

Mondays to Fridays	9:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.
Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays	Closed