On Wednesday, 29th September 2010 CHIC assisted in facilitating a Diabetes Engagement Event at the Wu Kau Tang Overseas Chinese Association. Sandra Stronach, Engagement Manager from Manchester NHS conducted the event in English and Shirley He (Nurse Operations Manager) from CHIC provided
instant interpreting. The main aim was to obtain Chinese people with diabetes their views about their diabetes care from local hospitals and GP service, so that services and needs can be identified and improved. The group expressed their priority of need is to make interpreting service available for all health and social care in particularly to make interpreting service available for local opticians and dentist appointment. To reduce hospital appointment time was another issue to look into. However, the follow up diabetes care service both in hospital and GP were very much appreciated by the group. In total 17 people took part.
On 28th July 2010 “Stroke Awareness“ was held at the Wu Kau Tang Overseas Chinese Association to a group of 34 people from the local Chinese community. Shirley He, the Nurse Operations Manager used Cantonese to explain the signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment and care management of stroke. She emphasized the importance to call 999 if anyone suspected to have a stroke by recognizing the vital signs of “F. A.S.T.”.
Osteoporosis Health Talk on 20-06-2010, total attendees: 25
Venue: Chinese Education Cultural Community Centre
On the 20th June 2010, CHIC held a health talk in Chinese Education Cultural Community Centre. Shirley He (Nurse Operations Manager) gave a detailed presentation about ‘Osteoporosis’ in Cantonese. The signs of symptoms, causes, the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis were well explained. In total, 25 people attended. 4% (1) were in age group of 60-69, 32% (8) were in the age group of 45-59 and 4% (1) from age group of 12-15. 12% (3) did not disclose their age.
‘Understanding Emotions’ 08-06-2010, Total attendees: 20, Venue: Faulkner Court
On the 8th June 2010, a health talk was held in Faulkner Court. The purpose of this talk was to let the audience acknowledge emotion awareness and to promote mental wellbeing. The main audience is the Tung Sing Housing Association residents in Manchester. Shirley He, the Nurse Operational Manager provided detailed information about ‘Understanding Emotions’ in Cantonese. The signs of symptoms, causes, the treatment and management of care of emotions were well explained. After the health talk, refreshments were provided for the audience. In total, 20 people attended.
Cholesterol and CHD health talk was held on 17th May 2010 at CHIC. It was given by Shirley He, Nurse Operations Manager to a group of service users in the Medical Class. The importance to avoid fatty food, eat less sugar and salt were stressed. Doing more exercise such as regular walking and Tai Chi and adopting healthy life style were encouraged. The signs and symptoms, risk factors of CHD were explained. Information about high cholesterol, high blood pressure and healthy diet were given.
