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Prison cells for elderly inmates
Prison Service gets ready to cater to rising number of inmates aged above 60
Published on May 18, 2015 8:47 AM
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By Hoe Pei Shan
THE needs of Singapore's greying population are being addressed across the island, including behind bars.
Prisons here are getting their first elderly-friendly cells - 17 in the Changi Prison Complex and six more across other prison institutions. These revamped cells will include features such as support railings, and large flush and shower activation buttons.
Earlier this month, the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) invited tenders for the design, supply and installation of elderly-friendly facilities for the 23 cells - the first of their kind.
"The Singapore Prison Service is committed to the safe and secure custody of all inmates," said Deputy Superintendent of Prisons Adrian Lee in response to queries from The Straits Times.
Prison cells for elderly inmates
Prison Service gets ready to cater to rising number of inmates aged above 60
Published on May 18, 2015 8:47 AM
By Hoe Pei Shan
THE needs of Singapore's greying population are being addressed across the island, including behind bars.
Prisons here are getting their first elderly-friendly cells - 17 in the Changi Prison Complex and six more across other prison institutions. These revamped cells will include features such as support railings, and large flush and shower activation buttons.
Earlier this month, the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) invited tenders for the design, supply and installation of elderly-friendly facilities for the 23 cells - the first of their kind.
"The Singapore Prison Service is committed to the safe and secure custody of all inmates," said Deputy Superintendent of Prisons Adrian Lee in response to queries from The Straits Times.
