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Hope for more support for carers, people with mental illness

With the reopening of the 12th Parliament, I welcome the news in the report “Leadership change for 4 of 11 Govt Parliamentary Committees” (May 16).

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Raymond Anthony Fernando

With the reopening of the 12th Parliament, I welcome the news in the report “Leadership change for 4 of 11 Govt Parliamentary Committees” (May 16).

I hope Singaporeans can be offered fresh, bold ideas that will pave the way for a more inclusive society, catering to the needs of all Singaporeans, especially those who need better support, such as people with mental illness and their carers.

Often, due to guilt and self-imposed obligations to care for loved ones grappling with mental health issues, which are difficult to manage, carers sacrifice their own needs, running the risk of physical and emotional burnout.

Member of Parliament for Moulmein-Kallang Group Representation Constituency Denise Phua, who will double up as Mayor of the Central District and Government Parliamentary Committee Chairman (Social and Family Development) at the end of the month, has championed people with autism for years and has succeeded in getting them support. With her new appointments, I hope she will also champion the mentally ill and their families.

Healthcare is a concern for all Singaporeans, and with the appointment of two-term backbencher Lam Pin Min as Minister of State (Health), I hope this long-suffering group will soon get the needed assistance from the Government.

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