Closing the Gap for Brain Tumour Families in Singapore
Brain Tumour Society Singapore has proposed a community-based programme to support brain tumour patients and their caregivers through the critical transition from hospital to home, with a proposal currently submitted to The Moh Foundation's Indigo Giving programme.
When a brain tumour patient is discharged from hospital, the medical treatment may be complete but the recovery journey is only beginning. Caregivers are suddenly thrust into the roles of nurse, therapist, and emotional anchor, often with little training and no structured support. This is where many preventable crises occur, and where Brain Tumour Society Singapore (BTSS) has proposed to intervene.
BTSS has submitted a programme proposal to The Moh Foundation’s Indigo Giving programme, centred on a dedicated Post-Discharge Care Coordinator who will provide structured support for patients and caregivers returning home after treatment. Working alongside hospital partners NNI and NUHS, the coordinator will conduct intake assessments, provide personalised coaching, monitor recovery, and facilitate timely referrals to medical and social services. An AI-enabled wearable device will extend this support further, allowing the coordinator to track patient health indicators remotely and intervene early when warning signs emerge.
This proposal is currently pending review. BTSS hopes that with this support, brain tumour families in Singapore will no longer have to face the road home alone. Watch the programme proposal video here.