On the 25^th April 2010, “Thalassemia” health talk was given in English by Verna Davis(Centre Manager & Lead Haemoglobinopathy Specialist Nurse) at Wu kau Tang Overseas Chinese Association. Interpreting service was provided by Shirley He (Nurse Operations Manager of CHIC). In total 42 people attended.

On 19th April 2010 ”NHS Bowel Screening Programme” health talk was given by Tara Davis and Sarah, Project Workers from Manchester Public Health Development Service. Interpreting service was provided by CHIC Shirley He. In total, 26 people attended.

On 8^th April 2010, “Stroke Awareness” health talk was given in Cantonese by Shirley He, Nurse Operations Manager CHIC to a group of 25 people of Tung Sing Housing Association. The signs and symptoms of stroke was explained and the recognition of the signs of F.A.C.T. were stressed as well as the importance of calling 999 if stroke is suspected.

On the 29th March 2010, a health talk was held in CHIC. Alice Chapman was invited to be the main speaker to promote cancer awareness. The information of the signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment and prevention of cancer were well explained in Cantonese. In total 31 people attended the talk.

“Looking after your Health through a Healthy Diet” workshop at the Wu kau Tang Overseas Chinese Association on 3rd February 2010. Trainers of this workshop were: Sue Curtis ( Senior Dietitian from Manchester Diabetes Centre), and Sahra Mohamed – Community Health Trainer from NHS Manchester. In total 20 people attended.