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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Other Updates
A Day On The Dragon Boat, 13 July 2024
On 13 July 2024, CaringSG and volunteers from the Kallang Water Sports Centre organised a fun-filled afternoon on the Dragon Boat for 14 caregivers and 9 care recipients.
Kampong Glam CNY Festive cheers Distribution
It was indeed a great joy and privilege to work with the grassroots and community to share the bliss and joy with these caregivers during this festive season by distributing goodie bags to them.
Paddle & Clean with Singapore Paddle Club on 8 October 2023
Instead of the usual land activities, CaringSG partnered with 10 volunteers from the Singapore Paddle Club (SPC) on 8 October 2023 to bring caregivers and their care recipients out to sea!
CAREcottage Feature – Crochet With Love: A Crochet Interest Group
Crochet With Love is a crochet group for caregivers to crochet on a regular basis for respite care and charity.
CAREcottage Feature – YoungStarSG: Handcrafted Cards and Orange Enzyme Cleaners
YoungStarSG is a ground up initiative that helps youths/adults with autism to work from home, as a form of purposeful engagement and to earn an income.
CAREcottage Feature – Crochet_Connectz: Handmade Crochet Gifts
Hi, I’m Ling, a full-time caregiver and owner of Crochet_Connectz, an inclusive microbusiness that sells crochet, amigurumi and handcrafted gifts.
