Hong Kong is aging fast. Projections show that by 2046, more than one in three residents will be aged 65 or older. For decades, families have relied on Foreign Domestic Helpers (FDHs) to assist aging parents, but specialized medical and physical needs often require formal healthcare skills. The Hong Kong government recently unveiled major policy updates to bring trained, dedicated home caregivers into local households. Here is the official scoop on what’s changing, who qualifies, and how existing helpers can upgrade their skills today. The Latest News: A Pilot Scheme for Foreign Home Carers In October 2026, Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun outlined key details of an upcoming pilot scheme designed to bring foreign domestic carers with certified elderly-care training into Hong Kong: * Target Rollout: The pilot is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2027. * Initial Quota: A few hundred certified carers will arrive during the first trial batch. * Rigo...
Hong Kong is aging fast. Projections show that by 2046, more than one in three residents will be aged 65 or older. For decades, families have relied on Foreign Domestic Helpers (FDHs) to assist aging parents, but specialized medical and physical needs often require formal healthcare skills. The Hong Kong government recently unveiled major policy updates to bring trained, dedicated home caregivers into local households. Here is the official scoop on what’s changing, who qualifies, and how existing helpers can upgrade their skills today. The Latest News: A Pilot Scheme for Foreign Home Carers In October 2026, Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun outlined key details of an upcoming pilot scheme designed to bring foreign domestic carers with certified elderly-care training into Hong Kong: * Target Rollout: The pilot is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2027. * Initial Quota: A few hundred certified carers will arrive during the first trial batch. * Rigo...