Hong Kong's carer support platform overlooks many in need

Hong Kong has implemented a carer support data platform to identify and assist high-risk carers, including those caring for the elderly, disabled, or living in public housing. While the platform has flagged over 3,100 cases and made numerous welfare referrals, it fails to reach a significant portion of the estimated 2.75 million carers who do not receive allowances or live in public housing. The article suggests that workplaces, where over half of Hong Kong's carers are employed, represent a largely overlooked entry point for providing necessary support. AI

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