​​​​​​​​​​​The National Skin Centre Health Fund (NSCHF) was registered as a Charity under the Singapore Charities Act, Chapter 37 on 20 August 2020. The NSCHF was established to receive donations towards the pursuit of medical research and development, improvement to health services in Singapore, and to provide funded care to patients determined to be in need of financial assistance. NSCHF took over the funds and activities from National Skin Centre Health Endowment Fund in May 2021. The Fund is an approved Institution of a Public Character (IPC) and is valid until 29 September 2024.

Official fundraising page: NSCHF Profile – ​Giving.sg​​

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Organisation Profile Details​
Organisation Name​​​​National Skin Centre Health Fund
Address​​1 Mandalay Road, Singapore 308205
UEN No.202010012C
Committee MembersMs Tan Beng Neo Eunice, Chairman
Adj. A/Prof Lim Yean Teng, Member
A/Prof Lee Lai Heng, Member
Mr Seow Ch​oke Meng, Member
Ms Lim Siew Wah Grace, Member
Ms Vijayaletchimi D/O Egamparam
Auditor​​Ernst & Young LLP
BankerDBS Bank Ltd
Contact personMs Loo Swee Cheng
Telephone No.6253 4455 (ext 1903)​
Fax No.6253 3225
Email Address [email protected]
Websitewww.nsc.com.sg




Objectives

The National Skin Centre Health ​Fund was established on May 2021 to receive donations towards the pursuit of medical research and development, improvement to health services in Singapore, and to provide funded care to patients determined to be in need of financial assistance.​

Charitable Programmes and Activities

(1) Financial assistance for retail items for eczema patients

The Fund provides financial assistance to needy patients diagnosed with eczema who were prescribed with retail items for their treatment and not supported by MediFund.

(2) Tattoo removal financial assistance scheme for youths-at-risk

The Fund provides financial assistance to youths-at-risk who are motivated to remove their tattoos so that they can continue their academic pursuits and be re-integrated into the community.

(3) Research Grants

NSCHF supports the medical research and development related to dermatology. One of the novel findings from a supported research study suggests the potential of hair follicles as a target structure in the prevention of skin Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD).

(4) Medication Assistance Scheme

The Fund assists​ eligible patients who are prescribed with medications for off-label indications to enhance their care, availing new treatment options for them.

(5) Itch Programme

The Fund supports the medication expenses of needy patients who are prescribed with Suu Balm for intractable itch.

(6) Skin Aid for the Vulnerable and Elderly (SALVE)

This programme supports expenditures for patients with chronic relapsing skin diseases who can be supported clinically and socially with regular application of topical medications, to reduce the incidence of preventable re-admissions into acute care hospitals.


NSC HF Committee Meetings and Attendance

There were 3 committee meetings held in FY23. Their attendance is as follows:

Name% attendance
Ms Tan Beng Neo Eunice, Chairman100%
A/Prof Lim Yean Teng, Member66%
Prof Lee Lai Heng, Member66%
Mr Seow Choke Meng, Member100%
Ms Lim Siew Wah Grace, Member66%
Ms Vijayaletchimi D/O Egamparam, Member100%