Aim The Training In Independent Living (TIL) Programme emphasizes goal-oriented training for respective physically disabled individuals, to enable them to overcome their disabilities and maximize their independence. It aims to equip them with the essential skills to manage themselves independently at home and in the community.

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Topics

• Organisational Skills
  
• Communication Skills
  
• Management of Time, Finance, Food, Personal Care, Home, etc.
  
• Self-Enrichment
  
• Knowing your ability and disability
  
• Personal Health and Safety
  
• Support Network
  
• Resources Available

Training Duration

Between 3 to 6 months depending on the trainee’s level of physical disability and progress made by the trainee.

Eligibility

To benefit from the Programme, applicants must be those with physical disabilities and they are expected to be :

• Singaporeans or Permanent Residents
  
• Between 13 – 65 years of age
  
• Without impediment to normal behaviour

Training Fee

The fees will be based on affordable costs.

Applicants

Applicants can be referred through the hospital, rehabilitation / nursing / care centre, community agency or medical practitioner to : 

Admission

Applicants can be referred through the hospital, rehabilitation / nursing / care centre, community agency or medical practitioner to :

The TIL Admission Chairman The Singapore Cheshire Home 159 Serangoon Garden Way Singapore 556056

Applicants may also apply directly to the Home. 

Each applicant will be assessed for suitability for training. The Singapore Cheshire Home reserves the right to accept or reject any application.

Other Information

• Training will be conducted on a full-time basis and accommodation will be provided.
  
• Trainees will leave the TIL Centre upon completing their training.
  
• A certificate will be awarded to the trainee upon successful completion of the training.

For further enquiries, please contact The Social Worker at DID : 6284-6730 or email at sw@cheshirehome.org.sg

Applications, Assessments, Admissions and Discharges

	FY2002/2003	FY2003/2004
Applications	6	16
Assessments	6	15
Admissions	5	4
Discharges	5	5
Deaths	0	0

Occupancy as at 31 Mar 2003: 4
Occupancy as at 31 Mar 2004: 3

• After a series of mass mailing and networking calls made to various healthcare counterparts on the Home’s services, especially on the TIL Program, the number of applications received has increased by more than 100%. However, the number of admissions has decreased due to various reasons. The applicants’ were either cognitively impaired, facing communications barrier or has a need for intensive nursing care.

Social / Recreational Activities in 2003/2004

The trainees had an eventful year participating in activities with the clients and residents. They particularly enjoy outings as they get to leave the Home environment and meet new people and places. It is hoped that the trainees can continue to interact more with the clients and residents and also, able to participate in the Home’s parties even after their discharge.

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Health education by Chief Nursing Officer