Neighbours for Active Living

Neighbours Friend-A-Senior @ South East programme

Pioneered by Changi General Hospital (CGH) and South East Community Development Council (CDC), the Neighbours for Active Living Programme (Neighbours) celebrates 11 years of providing trusted care to over 13,000 seniors in collaboration with 70 community partners and dedicated Friend-A-Senior @ South East volunteers.

Launched as a pilot initiative in Bedok and Siglap in 2013, the programme has expanded to cover the entire Eastern region of Singapore. The programme supports vulnerable seniors with complex health-social needs, ensuring continued care post-hospital discharge. The programme's proactive approach aims to reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions and emergency department visits. Through the Neighbours Friend-A-Senior @ South East programme, over 900 volunteers have been trained to provide companionship, monitor health, and assist with essential tasks, fostering long-term relationships that enrich the lives of both seniors and volunteers.