Help under Grow Well SG for Children from Vulnerable Families to Benefit from Early Healthy Lifestyle Interventions

19 Dr Hamid Razak asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) what targeted support measures under Grow Well SG are in place to help children from lower-income or high-stress households benefit equally from early healthy lifestyle interventions; and (b) whether there are plans to bolster access among vulnerable families through partnership with models such as ComLink+.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: Efforts such as Grow Well SG are universal, covering all children. Hence, they are designed to benefit the lower income the most, who would otherwise not have access to such preventive health services and guidance.

Specifically, all Primary 1 to 3 students receive personalised Health Plans with Lifestyle Prescription through the Health Promotion Board’s annual school health screening exercise. We plan to expand the initiative to other age groups progressively.

At the same time, we have partnered with the Ministry of Social and Family Development to strengthen health support for ComLink+ families and their children. Together, we are nudging ComLink+ families to inculcate healthy habits for their children from young, take preventive health actions, and help them access the appropriate health services.