07.02.01.11. Are home care services available? Are there differences in availability by location? What kind of services are provided in people’s homes? | Hong Kong SAR

07.02.01.11. Are home care services available? Are there differences in availability by location? What kind of services are provided in people’s homes? | Hong Kong SAR

22 Aug 2022

Yes. There are 60 integrated home care services teams, providing a range of community support services to the elderly, to people with disabilities and to needy families living in the community. Also, there are 34 enhanced home and community care teams providing services to meet the nursing and care needs of the frail and the elderly (Social Welfare Department, 2020a).

In terms of availability, though the home care services have covered all districts in Hong Kong, for remote Island Districts, some services might be limited compared to the other districts. For example, while all previous Home Help Teams have been upgraded to Integrated Home Care Services Teams since 2003, one service unit in Tung Chung, in Lantau Island, remains acting as Home Help Team.

References:

Social Welfare Department. (2020a). Community Care and Support Services for the Elderly. Retrieved from https://www.swd.gov.hk/en/index/site_pubsvc/page_elderly/sub_csselderly/