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Social Residential Homes Act

The Social Residential Homes Act (SRHA) is a comprehensive legislative framework designed to enhance the regulation and quality of care in Social Residential Homes in Singapore. ​

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About Social Residential Homes

 

Social Residential Homes provide residential accommodation to persons requiring care and/or social intervention. The social residential homes support vulnerable individuals who need specialised care and are unable to live independently. These homes cater to various groups, including children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.​

The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) oversees a range of Social Residential Homes that provide short- to long-term residential care, such as:​

1. Children's Homes
2. Children Disability Homes​
3. Sheltered Homes​
4. Welfare Homes​
5. Adult Disability Homes​
6. Adult Disability Hostels

 

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The Social Residential Homes Act (SHRA)

The Social Residential Homes Act (SRHA) is a comprehensive legislative framework designed to enhance the regulation and quality of care in Social Residential Homes in Singapore.

News & Updates

Public Consultation on the Social Residential Homes Bill

In November 2024, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) invited the public to provide feedback on the proposed Social Residential Homes Bill (SRHB), which seeks to uphold quality and consistent standards across the Social Residential Homes (SRHs), for the safety and well-being of their vulnerable residents.

Public Consultation Report on the Social Residential Homes Bill Now Available​

The summary report of the public consultation on the Social Residential Homes Bill consolidates the key feedback from caregivers, clients, the general public, and residential care providers. The consultation period ran from 21 November 2024 to 2 January 2025. It also includes the Ministry of Social and Family Development's responses to the feedback received.

$33m Funding to Support Social Residential Homes to Transition to the New Licensing Framework

The Social Residential Homes Bill was passed in Parliament on 8 April 2025. This is part of the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s (MSF) ongoing moves to enhance the quality of care for residents in Social Residential Homes (SRHs).

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