Assessment on Capacity Utilisation, Same-day Consultation Availability and Expansion Plans for Sengkang Polyclinic

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) how close is Sengkang Polyclinic to its physical and manpower capacity; (b) whether capacity constraints affect residents' ability to obtain same-day consultations; and (c) whether the Ministry plans to increase the polyclinic's capacity in the near future.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: Sengkang Polyclinic has been experiencing high demand. It expanded its capacity through on-site renovations in end-2024 and developed a purpose-built facility at the fourth level of Sengkang Community Club in August 2026.

In times of high demand, online appointments for same-day consultations may be less readily available. Nevertheless, Sengkang Polyclinic accommodates walk-in patients, particularly those who are assessed to require urgent medical care, or frail seniors facing mobility difficulties.

We will continue to explore options to expand the capacity of the Polyclinic and also work with the general practitioner clinics, which are an important and accessible option for community-based primary care for minor acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions.