SCS provides transportation for patients between their homes and hospitals for chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and other medical appointments. This eases the financial burden of cancer patients from low income families. Subject to availability and means-testing, cancer patients receiving treatment at SCS Rehabilitation Centre and/or the following restructured hospitals may seek transportation assistance:
- National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS)
- Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)
- National University Hospital (NUH)
Who can apply?
- Singaporeans or Permanent Residents (there are exceptions for non-Resident applicants whose parents/spouse/children are Singaporeans or Permanent Residents, and reside in Singapore for a continuous period of not less than 5 years)
- Cancer patient who has cancer-related medical appointments at a restructured hospital and/or attending rehabilitation programme at SCS Cancer Rehabilitation Centre (CRC).
- Recipient of Medifund, Blue/Orange Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS), Medical Fee Assistance Care (MFAC) or Public Assistance (PA); or
- Patient is known to medical social worker or receiving financial assistance from SCS (only applicable for recipients of Cancer Treatment Fund, Welfare Aid Fund and/or Living Well Programme), Social Service Offices (SSO), or other community agencies.
Funding Assistance
Successful applicants will be notified to receive free transport services (van or volunteer driver) during the approved period.
Documents Required
1) Copy of NRIC (front and back) of patient
2) Copy of Medifund, Blue/Orange CHAS, MFAC or PA card of patient
3) Copy of upcoming medical appointments schedule
4) Completed application form and endorsement by doctor, nurse or medical social worker
5) Copy of medical report(s) for Ambulance Service applications
How to Apply?
Please approach your doctor, nurse or medical social worker to complete and submit your SCS Transport application form. Alternatively, you may contact us for more information.