Survival Tips for Caregivers on Quarantine Order
Survival Tips for Caregivers Serving Quarantine with Special Needs Dependents
Inform and Enquire
- Inform the MOH officer serving the Quarantine Order (QO) about your dependent’s special needs or disabilities
- Request that you be allowed to serve QO together with your dependent
- Request for the name of the QO facility so you can prepare your dependent mentally
Prepare
Share social stories with your dependent. Examples can be found in caring.sg/mohresource
Things To Pack for Quarantine Order – For Special Needs Caregivers and Dependents
- Daily medication and supplements for 3 weeks
- Communication devices (e.g. AAC, PECS book + social story)
- Favourite foods
- Electronic gadgets, chargers & an extension cord
- Sensory regulation / calming tools, activities or toys
- Things to calm yourself down
- Cleaning & dishwashing liquid, sponge, cloth, wet wipes
- 2 sets of sports of casual attire (for exercising)
- Clothes hangers & pegs, laundry detergent & toiletries
Helplines for Caregivers Serving Quarantine Order
For Urgent Help
- MOH Emergency Line: 1800 333 9999 (24 hours)
- National Care Hotline: 1800 202 6868 (8am to 12am daily)
- SOS Hotline: 1800 221 4444 (24 hours)
For Non-Urgent Help
- CaringSG Limited (support for special needs caregivers):
- Email: contact@caring.sg
- WhatsApp: 80233150
- (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, excluding public holidays)
- Caregivers Alliance Singapore (support for caregivers of persons with mental health issues):
- West Cluster: 97207590 / 97707996
- Central Cluster: 97298628 / 98267115
- East Cluster: 97369170
- (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, excluding public holidays)
An A4 printable version of the full infographic is attached below.
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Let’s not forget that what we do is extraordinary. Every single day, we make a significant difference in someone else’s life. No act of love, no matter how small, ever goes unnoticed.
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