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Plans for Woodlands eldercare centre to proceed
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[Straits Times] - By Janice Tai The Health Ministry is going ahead with plans for a daycare centre for the elderly in the void decks of two Woodlands blocks, but will take into consideration the concerns of residents who petitioned against it. To address their concerns
Online petition to 'challenge overly loud minority'
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[Straits Times] - ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN By Janice Tai & Tay Suan Chiang A group of social workers has launched an online petition against the 'not in my backyard' attitude towards elderly care facilities. They want to encourage the public to welcome the centres near
Facilities for elderly not welcome in Toh Yi estate either
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[Straits Times] - By Janice Tai Another group of Housing Board residents are objecting to plans to build elder-friendly facilities in their estate, following a similar case in Woodlands last week. Residents of Toh Yi estate in Bukit Timah said HDB's plans to build
Seniors' centre at void deck? No problem
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[Straits Times] - ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN By Tay Suan Chiang & Janice Tai Most residents are not opposed to having elder-care centres near their homes, said operators. But some may have reservations because of misconceptions about these facilities.
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