04.08.02. Is there evidence of ongoing developments that indicate a change in policy or financing for dementia in the future? | Hong Kong SAR

04.08.02. Is there evidence of ongoing developments that indicate a change in policy or financing for dementia in the future? | Hong Kong SAR

19 Aug 2022

As mentioned in previous sections, the Government has been reviewing existing strategies on dementia care, budget allocation, and workforce enhancement. Indeed, it has implemented the Dementia Community Support Scheme in 2017. Also, the Social Welfare Department (SWD) has been coordinating with relevant departments to reserve sites for the provision of more day care and residential care units for older people. Besides, the Government is pledged to continue the public consultation on advanced care directives which is a major concern on the end-of-life care for older people including dementia. Based on the Mental Health Review Report (MHRR) and the Elderly Services Programme Plan (ESPP), it is expected that the Government will continue to serve as a platform facilitating coordination among bureaus, departments and organisations, and regularly review the progress of change in relevant policies and financing for dementia in the future. However, no clear information or specific evidence could be found at the time of this desk review (March 2020).