Hostel for Severely Physically Handicapped Persons
Service Description
It provides home living for severely physically handicapped persons, with or without mental handicap, who lack self-care skills and require assistance in personal and nursing care.
Eligibility for the Service
Severely physically handicapped persons who are:
- aged 15 or above;
- mentally and emotionally stable with no active infectious disease and severe disturbing behaviour;
- capable of bowel and bladder control; and
- actively occupied in or being arranged for admission to day placement usually in a sheltered workshop.
Application Procedures
Referrals can be made by social workers and staff of rehabilitation service units to the Central Referral System for Rehabilitation Services of the SWD. The application is free of charge.
Fees and Charges
- $1,660 per month for 50% disabled adults；
- $1,871 per month for 100% disabled adults / Disability Allowance recipients.