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Star PALS

Star PALS (Paediatric Advanced Life Support) is a service dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and minors up to 19 years of age, with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions. This may range from neurological or congenital conditions to childhood cancers.
Star PALS endeavours to be a beacon in paediatric palliative care that lights up the life of every child and their families in Singapore. Like our logo, we believe that no matter how brief a shooting star lights up the night sky, its brilliant trail leaves a path of hope for all to see.

Star PALS

Star PALS (Paediatric Advanced Life Support) is a service dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and minors up to 19 years of age, with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions. This may range from neurological or congenital conditions to childhood cancers.
Star PALS endeavours to be a beacon in paediatric palliative care that lights up the life of every child and their families in Singapore. Like our logo, we believe that no matter how brief a shooting star lights up the night sky, its brilliant trail leaves a path of hope for all to see.

What We Do

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Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and volunteers will partner with the patients’ primary healthcare providers, as well as external allied health specialists, to deliver customised and holistic treatment plans. Believing that every child’s life is precious, Star PALS’s focus is to enable patients to live their lives to the fullest, through quality care, in the comfort of their own homes. This service is provided at no charge.

These professionals will provide families with support and guidance in making medical decisions during the course of their child’s treatment and at critical junctures. A 24-hour patient care helpline is also available to patients and caregivers, for round-the-clock assistance.

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Medical Professionals
Our doctors and nurses work hand-in-hand with the child’s primary physician to help families manage distressing symptoms, such as pain, through regular home visits and a 24-hour helpline.
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Counsellors and Medical Social Workers
Our counsellors and medical social workers strive to help families cope with adverse events and ensure other needs are cared for through financial assistance and other social services.
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Respite Care: Medi-Minders

Medi-Minders are a special group of trained volunteers who are qualified to care for children with complex nursing care needs. They allow caregivers to take a breather, or take a few hours to attend to other tasks at hand by providing care for the child.


Emergency private nursing service is also available to help families cope with sudden caregiver crises at no charge.

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Volunteers

Our regular volunteers also work in tandem with our team, lending aid wherever possible, such as taking precious family portraits at home, befriending children and families, and assisting in outings and memorial events.

To come under our care, patients need to be referred by their primary physicians to our Star PALS service. Submit the patient referral form below.