Hostel for Severely Physically Handicapped Persons with Mental Handicap

Service Description

It provides home living for severely physically handicapped persons with mental handicap who lack basic self-care skills and require more assistance in personal and nursing care due to their multiple handicaps.

Eligibility for the Service

To be eligible for the service, an applicant should be:

• severely physically handicapped persons with mentally handicap; 
• aged 15 or above;
• actively occupied in or being arranged for admission to receive day service in a Day Activity Centre; 
• no active infectious disease; and
• no severe disturbing behaviour.

Application Procedures

Referrals can be made by school social workers, medical social workers, family caseworkers and staff of rehabilitation service units to 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.

Information of Service Unit