Annual Highlights

Highlights of the Year 2023-24

As at 31 March 2024, SWD had an establishment of 491 Medical Social Workers (MSWs) across 36 Medical Social Services Units. These MSWs provide counselling to patients and their family members dealing with problems arising from illness, trauma or disability; help patients with financial difficulty apply for assistance; formulate discharge plans; and refer necessary welfare services for patients. In 2023-24, MSWs of SWD handled a total of 222 537 cases.