On Monday 30th July 2012, the Chinese Health Information Centre (CHIC) organised a Community Health Walk in Wythenshawe Park; aimed at Chinese parents, children and adults in order to promote the benefits of regular walking as well as strengthening parenting relationship skills. The adults also enjoyed the scenery and the colourful flowers and wildlife that surrounded the park. A picnic in the park was also arranged where the adults and children enjoyed eating in the embrace of nature. Furthermore, the children had a great time in the park’s playground as they played on the swings and the slides with their parents and other children who were in the park. A total of 39 people and 6 staff and voluntary workers assisted this event.
‘Sexual Health Awareness’ training in CHIC on 25-07-2012 with 10 staff and volunteers
This talk was delivered by Nigel Richards (Co-ordinator of HIV & Sexual Health services of BHA) in English in CHIC. Nigel explained the importance of using protection, the sexual disease caused including gonorrhea, syphilis, AIDS and chlamydia and treatment of those diseases. The staff and volunteers claimed that they benefited much from the training.
‘Cancer Awareness Health Day’. at Chinatown Manchester on 08-07-2012 83 attendees in total.
This event was jointly organized between Breast Cancer Care Manchester and CHIC. A wide variety of information leaflets regarding cancer were provided. Free health checks including blood pressure checks, height and weight measurement and one to one consultation were also provided. 83 passerbies involving teenagers, adults and elderlies took part in this event. The feedback from the community was very positive and encouraging.
“Dental Health Promotion” health talk for Chinese Older People aged 60+ at the Tung Sing Housing Association on 19th June 2012. In total 30 attendees.
Caroline Hardman(Health Promotion Officer) from NHS Manchester, was the main speaker. She spoke in English to explain how to brush our teeth, what type of toothbrush that we all should use and the importance of choosing toothpaste with fluoride. She also encouraged the audience to go to their regular dental check-ups with their dentist and not to eat too much refined sugary foods. Shirley He, the Nurse Operations Manager of CHIC interpreted for the audience in Cantonese. In total 30 people attended the talk.
‘Cervical Screening Awareness’ on 12-06-2012, 8 people attended.
This was held in Wu Kau Tang Chinese Overseas Association. Tara Davis, the Health Co-ordinator from the Public Health development Service of NHS Manchester was invited to give the talk in English. She explained the aims and encouraged women over 25 to come for the NHS screening when they received the letter. In total 8 people attended the talk.
