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Business Times
4 days ago
- General
- Business Times
Salvation Army raises S$450,000 for key programmes; launches initiative to support caregivers
[SINGAPORE] The Salvation Army Singapore has raised more than S$450,000 from the 29th edition of its Red Shield Appeal event this year, which took place at Goodwood Park Hotel on Friday (Jul 25). It also announced the launch of 'It Takes A Village', a new initiative developed with the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC). The S$450,000 raised is in addition to S$6 million donated by legacy donors. The funds will support Salvation Army's key programmes across 14 centres islandwide. Tan Bee Yit, regional officer of Salvation Army for the Singapore region, said: 'Our work ranges from long-term residential and medical care for the elderly (to) family-based programmes supporting incarcerated parents and their children.' In 2024, more than 25,000 individuals and families benefited from the charity's programmes. Salvation Army will continue strengthening its core programmes and ensure they remain 'inclusive and effective', Tan said. Supporting caregivers On Friday, Salvation Army also launched the 'It Takes A Village' initiative, supported by AIC. This follows a pilot, launched in 2024, focusing on expanding outreach and establishing partnerships and builds on Peacehaven's services. To date, more than 17,500 caregivers have been engaged through the initiative. 'As caregiving becomes increasingly pressing in our ageing society, it is important to build a strong peer support network for our caregivers too, providing accessible training and practical resources to ease their caregiving journey,' Tan added. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up Teo Shiyi, executive director of Peacehaven, noted that one-quarter of Singapore residents will be aged 65 or older by 2030, and family sizes are getting smaller. 'The emotional, social and sometimes physical demands placed on the primary caregiver can be immense. With smaller family sizes, this primary caregiver may have nobody else to help share the burden – for advice, for emotional support, for respite,' he said. 'It Takes A Village' aims to benefit informal caregivers – such as family members and migrant domestic workers – and will revolve around three core pillars: caregiver empowerment, emotional and peer support, and community connection. Besides offering training to help caregivers manage day-to-day care responsibilities, the initiative will provide a support network and connect them to relevant services. Dr Katie Avery, education director at Peacehaven, said: 'Ultimately, 'It Takes A Village' seeks to uplift the well-being of both caregivers and care recipients by fostering resilience, connection and dignity through community.' The initiative will bring caregiving out of clinical settings and into more everyday environments and promotes care in home and community settings. More than 10 organisations have joined the initiative. Founding member Fortuna Tan, who was a caregiver to her late mother-in-law, emphasised the importance of such support groups as demand for eldercare outpaces the level of informal and community support available. 'This network fills a much-needed gap in psychosocial and peer support, offering a space where caregivers can share experiences and tips, while finding respite and meeting others in similar situations,' she said.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
'No apology from PC three years after my son's death'
"He still exists in my dreams and in my thoughts, and that won't change", said Jens Hölscher, after visiting his son Arthur's grave to mark three years since he died. Arthur Hölscher-Ermert, 27, was hit by a police patrol car in Peacehaven, and Mr Holscher says it's disgraceful that he's received no apology from the officer who was driving the vehicle. Sussex PC Christopher Corker, 40, was accused of causing death by dangerous driving, but charges were dropped by the CPS, and he was not convicted of the offence. He declined to comment when approached by the BBC via Sussex Police Federation. Mr Hölscher wants to see PC Corker dismissed from the force. "At least it would be some sort of compensation", said Mr Hölscher, ahead of a forthcoming gross misconduct hearing. PC Corker, of Worthing, in West Sussex, was alleged to have knocked down and killed Mr Hölscher-Ermert, a pedestrian, on 30 April 2022. He pleaded not guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving, and was due to face trial. However the prosecution said that in light of expert reports there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction. The court was told that the defendant's actions in steering on to the wrong side of the road would have avoided a collision had the deceased not changed direction. Mr Hölscher said he's received no apology or communication of any sort from Sussex Police or PC Corker. "There was absolutely nothing which I find absolutely disgraceful", he said. "It wouldn't change the facts if he would apologise but at least it would be a gesture. "An apology would perhaps reduce the level of anger I feel." The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said PC Corker, and another officer who was in the car at the time of the crash both face gross misconduct hearings for potential breaches of the police standards of professional behaviour, at a date yet to be set. "The officers and Mr Hölscher-Ermert's family are being kept updated," a statement added. Also, no date has been set for the inquest into Arthur's death. Mr Hölscher said: "At least you want to have the inquest or the misconduct hearing as an absolute minimum, but even that is delayed and delayed, and that is very disturbing." He added that he's been treated for a heart condition which his doctor has told him was caused by the trauma and ongoing stress of the ordeal. In a statement Sussex Police said: "We offer our sincere condolences to Mr Hölscher-Ermert's family and friends. "We await further direction from the IOPC and it would be inappropriate to comment further while these proceedings are ongoing." Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Police officer cleared over pedestrian crash death Sussex Police Independent Office for Police Conduct Sussex Police Federation
BBC News
12-05-2025
- BBC News
'No apology from PC three years after my son's death'
"He still exists in my dreams and in my thoughts, and that won't change", said Jens Hölscher, after visiting his son Arthur's grave to mark three years since he died. Arthur Hölscher-Ermert, 27, was hit by a police patrol car in Peacehaven, and Mr Holscher says it's disgraceful that he's received no apology from the officer who was driving the PC Christopher Corker, 40, was accused of causing death by dangerous driving, but charges were dropped by the CPS, and he was not convicted of the declined to comment when approached by the BBC via Sussex Police Federation. Mr Hölscher wants to see PC Corker dismissed from the force."At least it would be some sort of compensation", said Mr Hölscher, ahead of a forthcoming gross misconduct hearing. PC Corker, of Worthing, in West Sussex, was alleged to have knocked down and killed Mr Hölscher-Ermert, a pedestrian, on 30 April pleaded not guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving, and was due to face the prosecution said that in light of expert reports there was no longer a realistic prospect of court was told that the defendant's actions in steering on to the wrong side of the road would have avoided a collision had the deceased not changed direction. 'Very disturbing' Mr Hölscher said he's received no apology or communication of any sort from Sussex Police or PC Corker."There was absolutely nothing which I find absolutely disgraceful", he said."It wouldn't change the facts if he would apologise but at least it would be a gesture."An apology would perhaps reduce the level of anger I feel."The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said PC Corker, and another officer who was in the car at the time of the crash both face gross misconduct hearings for potential breaches of the police standards of professional behaviour, at a date yet to be set. "The officers and Mr Hölscher-Ermert's family are being kept updated," a statement no date has been set for the inquest into Arthur's Hölscher said: "At least you want to have the inquest or the misconduct hearing as an absolute minimum, but even that is delayed and delayed, and that is very disturbing."He added that he's been treated for a heart condition which his doctor has told him was caused by the trauma and ongoing stress of the a statement Sussex Police said: "We offer our sincere condolences to Mr Hölscher-Ermert's family and friends. "We await further direction from the IOPC and it would be inappropriate to comment further while these proceedings are ongoing."
