With generous donations from donors, the Christian Pastor & Spouse Bed Programme (PSB) and Christian Pastor’s Parents Bed Programme (PPB) were launched in January 2021.  These programmes aim to provide partial subsidies to eligible terminally ill patients, enabling them to receive high quality palliative care and hospice services in an ideal environment.

• Comprehensive Medical Equipment
  The Holistic Care Centre has a full range of medical facilities to cater for patients with different special treatment needs; including IV drip and injection (e.g. antibiotics), drainage of ascites, high-flow oxygen therapy, sputum suction, pulmonary physiotherapy, as well as colostomy and tracheostomy care.
• Close Medical Supervision
  Led by specialist physicians and nurses in geriatrics and palliative care, patients are provided with 24-hour professional and holistic care. Daily ward round by physicians (except holidays) ensures quality medical care with timely and effective symptom control.
• Integrated Psycho-Social-Spiritual Care
  Our resident chaplain and social workers provide comprehensive support to address the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of our patients and their families through visits, casework, community activities, family support, grief counseling, and volunteer services.

Applicants must undergo assessment by our centre’s social worker and meet all of the following criteria:

• The applicant (patient) must be*:
  • A current or retired full-time Christian pastor, missionary, chaplain, or someone who has resigned due to terminal illness, along with their spouse, or;
  • A parent or the parent of a spouse of a current or retired full-time Christian pastor, missionary, or chaplain.

*Valid documentation of ministry is required upon application

• Health Condition:
  • Diagnosed with end-stage cancer or organ failure, with a life expectancy of 6 months or less.
• Medical Treatment Decision:
  • Agreement among the patient, family, and medical team not to pursue cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Financial Condition:
  • For subsidies other than the level 1 subsidy of the ‘Christian Pastor & Spouse Bed Programme (PSB)’, a household financial assessment is required for the applicant and all family members residing together (details provided below).

The Household Financial Affordability Limit is used to access an applicant’s affordability through the sum of the following two components. While it is a measure of the applicant’s affordability, it does not necessarily reflect the total financial resources available to the applicant. For more details, please contact the social worker:

Christian Pastor & Spouse Bed Programme (PSB)

1. Household Assets Limit (including cash, savings deposits, investments and non-owner-occupied properties etc.)
   
   
2. The government has published information regarding the ceiling of the household income for the past six months which cannot exceed 1.75 times the median over that period.

Christian Pastor’s Parents Bed Programme (PPB)

1. Household Assets Limit (including cash, savings deposits, investments and non-owner-occupied properties etc.)
   
2. The government has published information regarding the ceiling of the household income for the past six months which cannot exceed 3.5 times the median over that period.

• The referring doctor should complete the referral form and submit it along with the relevant medical records to our centre. The patient’s financial status will be assessed by the social worker of our centre.
• This programme specifically covers the expenses of palliative care services for terminally ill patients (cancer or organ failure). Any additional medical procedures or nursing services beyond the scope of palliative care should be arranged and paid by the resident.
• The charges for this programme consist of two parts: the ‘Basic accommodation fee’ and ‘Other charges’.
  • ‘Basic Accommodation Fee’: This includes medical rounds, nursing care, personal care and all medications (except expensive drugs like target therapy). It is also covers adjuvant and alternative treatments, subject to a payment limit determined by the doctor’s assessment.
  • ‘Other Charges’: Residents are required to pay these charges based on a percentage of co-payment’ or make full self-payment.
• The maximum duration of accommodation under this programme is generally six months. Our social worker will regularly review the resident’s condition and discuss suitable care arrangements with the resident and their family if their condition remains stable.
• Successful applicants will be accommodated in a room with 4 or more residents, and the room arrangement will be determined by the centre.
• If the bill remains unpaid one month after the due date, it will be considered an automatic discharge, and the overdue fees will be deducted from the deposit.
• In case of any disputes, the decision of the Centre shall be final.

2703 3000 Administration Department (General Enquiries)
2706 8515 Social Worker, PSSD (Household Financial Assessment)