WP to gather views from caregivers on challenges, areas for more support

The Workers’ Party is seeking the views of caregivers on their challenges as part of a new initiative that could lead to potential policy proposals.

- Samuel Devaraj Correspondent

From now till the end of October, the opposition party aims to get the views of at least 600 caregivers that it will analyse and publish in curated reports.

The Caregivers’ Wishes scheme, launched on World Mental Health Day on Oct 10, aims to provide deeper insights into caregiving and identify gaps in Singapore’s support systems, said the party in a statement.

Through this exercise, the party hopes to raise public awareness of the issue, and eventually contribute with policy recommendations to strengthen the nation’s caregiving infrastructure.

The initiative is led by Dr Ong Lue Ping, a practising clinical psychologist at the Institute of Mental Health who was a WP candidate in Tampines GRC at the 2025 General Election.

Speaking to the media at the launch event at the WP’s headquarters on Oct 10, Dr Ong said that the caregivers will be asked about their top three challenges in the role, as well as their top three wishes for caregiving support here. They can submit their responses through an online survey. The party will also conduct its own outreach.