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Ministry of Health
Parliamentary QA

IMPROVING HEALTHCARE ACCESSIBILITY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

9 September 2026

NOTICE PAPER NO. 1253
NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR ORAL ANSWER
FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON AFTER 09 SEPTEMBER 2026

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament
Mr Lee Hong Chuang
MP for Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC

Question No. 2859
To ask the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) whether successful practices from the Supporting PWDs with Accessible Resources and (k)are (SPARk) Clinic, such as longer consultations and sensory friendly care, will be incorporated into mainstream primary healthcare; (b) if the pilot proves successful, whether similar clinics will be expanded to other polyclinics; and (c) what factors will determine the pace of expansion.


Answer 

1.             The multi-ministry Taskforce on Assurance for Families with Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) was set up in January 2026 to strengthen community-based support for PwDs and this includes improving access to healthcare.

2.             Through our engagement with SPARk Clinic, it is encouraging to learn that there has been a higher uptake of preventive health screening and improved management of chronic conditions in PwDs.

3.             As part of the broader Taskforce efforts, the Ministry of Health is reviewing how to make healthcare more accessible and inclusive for PwDs, starting with primary care. More details will be announced through the Taskforce by end of 2026.