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.

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.