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Patients scheduled for elective surgery ​will be referred to our Pre-Admission Counselling and Evaluation (PACE) services at Basement 2, TTSH Medical Centre.

You will be given all the information you need regarding the proposed procedure or surgery and how best to prepare yourself.

Pre-operative evaluation and tests will be conducted to ensure that you are fit for the proposed surgery. Financial counselling and information on your estimated bill size will also be provided.​

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  • ​Your NRIC or Birth Certificate (if you are below 15 years old)
  • or Passport (if you are a foreigner)
  • Medical benefit identification documents
    • Letter of Guarantee from employer
    • Hospitalisation Identity Card
    • Civil Service Card, etc
  • CPF Membership card, valid P, Q, R, Employment Pass or letter from employer for Work Permit / Employment Pass holders
For elective (or planned) admissions, the following documents are needed:
  • ​​The ‘Authorisation Form for Admission’ from your doctor
  • Financial Counselling Form with the estimated bill
  • Required deposit (if​ any)

Tan Tock Seng Hospital is committed to providing a safe and accessible environment for all patients, visitors, and staff. To support this, the use of Personal Mobility Aids within hospital premises is regulated.

What are Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs)?

PMAs refer to wheelchairs, motorised wheelchairs, and mobility scooters (3 or more wheels with a seat) designed for individuals who are unable to walk or have walking difficulties.

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What's NOT Allowed Indoors

Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) and Power-Assisted Bicycles (PABs) are strictly prohibited indoors. This includes kick-scooters, electric scooters, hoverboards, unicycles, motorised bicycles, and large PMAs designed for multiple riders. Users must dismount and walk when inside hospital buildings.

Where can I use my PMA?

  • Outpatient Areas - PMAs are allowed for use in outpatient clinic areas. Please show consideration for others when using your PMA around the hospital.
  • Inpatient Areas - PMAs must be parked at designated ward-level parking bays and are not allowed at patient bedsides.
  • Emergency Department - PMAs are allowed in the Emergency Department.

If you are scheduled for admission, you are strongly encouraged to arrange for your PMA to be brought home. If unable to do so, PMAs must be parked at designated ward-level parking bays.

Important Rules

For All Users:

  • Speed limit: Please ride at walking speed of 5 km/hr for the safety of all patients, visitors and staff
  • Parking: Please park your PMA at designated ward-level parking bays

For Patients Only:

  • Charging: Charging of PMAs is allowed only for patients upon discharge with a 30-minute limit as a safety precaution. Charging must be done at designated charging areas around the hospital and is not permitted inside wards or at patient bedsides
  • Charging Locations: For PMA charging locations, please refer to ​ PMA Charging Stations page.

For Visitors:

  • ​Charging of PMAs is not allowed for visitors as a safety precaution

Additional Information

For the latest updates on Personal Mobility Device (PMD) and Power-Assisted Bicycle (PAB) definitions, usage rules, safety regulations, and other related information, please refer to the Land Transport Authority website.

Need Help?

  • You can reach out to any staff for assistance in the wards. If you need wheelchair assistance, please approach any hospital staff
  • Hospital wheelchairs are available
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Please note: TTSH will not be liable for any loss or damage to PMAs. You are advised to secure your PMA.

We seek your understanding and cooperation in maintaining a safe and conducive care environment for all.​​

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2026/03/10
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