Medical equipment and assistive devices in Singapore
Find suppliers of wheelchairs, adjustable beds, walking aids, and other assistive equipment in Singapore. Includes sales, rental, and subsidy-eligible providers.
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Directory of Singapore suppliers
This is a starter list of verified MOH and AIC partner organisations and major Singapore equipment suppliers. We will expand as more operators submit their listings. To list your equipment business, please use the contact form.
| Supplier | Equipment categories | Service type |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistance 4U | Hospital Beds, Wheelchairs, Mobility Aids, Respiratory, Bathroom Safety | Rental |
| Alphamed Pte Ltd | Wheelchairs, Hospital Beds, Bathroom Safety | Rental and sales |
| Rehab Mart Singapore | Wheelchairs, Hospital Beds, Mobility Aids, Bathroom Safety, Daily Living Aids | Sales, rental, repair |
| Singapore Red Cross | Wheelchairs, Mobility Aids, Hospital Beds, Daily Living Aids | Loan and subsidised purchase |
| SG Enable — Assistive Technology Fund | Wheelchairs, Mobility Aids, Daily Living Aids, Hearing Aids | Subsidy + assessment |
| NTUC Unity Pharmacy | Mobility Aids, Continence, Bathroom Safety, Respiratory, Daily Living Aids | Retail pharmacy |
| Guardian Health and Beauty | Mobility Aids, Continence, Bathroom Safety, Respiratory, Daily Living Aids | Retail pharmacy |
Subsidies for assistive equipment
- Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund (SMF) — administered by AIC. For Singapore Citizens aged 60+ with household per capita income of S$2,000 or less, SMF subsidises up to 90% of the cost of approved mobility aids, walking sticks, wheelchairs, pushchairs, motorised scooters, commodes, hospital beds, pressure-relief cushions, and mattresses. Apply via your hospital or community care medical social worker, or download the form from aic.sg.
- Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) — MSF-owned, administered by SG Enable. Up to 90% subsidy on approved devices including wheelchairs and hearing aids (lifetime cap S$40,000). Eligibility: SC/PR with permanent disability and monthly household income (per person) of S$4,800 or below (threshold raised from S$2,600 in January 2026). Apply via a therapist or social worker at a public hospital or SSA. Hotline: 1800-8585-885. Email: ATF@sgenable.sg.
- AIC Equipment Rental Scheme (ERS) — subsidised equipment rental for eligible patients receiving home or community care. Discuss with your AIC care coordinator or medical social worker.
- HDB EASE grant — for HDB residents, the Enhancement for Active Seniors programme subsidises grab bar installation, ramps, and slip-resistant flooring. Apply at HDB branches.
- Medifund — for those who cannot afford essential medical items even after other subsidies, accessed through public hospitals and restructured polyclinics.
See our subsidy guide for general eldercare subsidy information.
Why equipment matters in eldercare
The right assistive equipment can be the difference between independence at home and a move to residential care. A correctly fitted wheelchair prevents pressure injuries. Grab rails reduce fall risk. An adjustable bed makes safe caregiving possible for families without professional training.
Equipment needs also change over time — rental lets you adapt as the clinical picture evolves, and avoids the cost of buying devices that are quickly outgrown.
Frequently asked questions
Can I rent equipment instead of buying?
Yes — rental is widely available for hospital beds, wheelchairs, hoists, and oxygen concentrators. Rental makes sense for short-term recovery, or while you decide whether a device suits your needs before committing to purchase. Medical Assistance 4U, Alphamed, and Rehab Mart all offer monthly rentals.
Does MOH regulate medical equipment sellers?
The equipment itself must meet HSA (Health Sciences Authority) standards if it is a regulated medical device. Sellers are subject to the Health Products Act for any regulated devices they handle. Buy from reputable suppliers and verify that regulated devices (e.g. oxygen concentrators, hearing aids) are HSA-registered.
What is the difference between a mobility scooter and a wheelchair?
Wheelchairs (manual or powered) are for people who need seated postural support and may require an attendant or upper-body strength. Mobility scooters are operated with hand controls and better suit people who can transfer independently but cannot walk long distances.