A two day events were held in response to raise awareness of WMHD.An half day Introduction Mental Health Workshop was held at CHIC on the 10th Oct. 2009 and more than 17 people including staff, volunteers and members of the local Chinese community attended. An out-door Mental Health Awareness was held on 11th Oct. 2009 at Chinatown Manchester. A wide range of bi-lingual mental health information stall was set up and over 500 copies mental health leaflets were distributed. 50 passers -by visited the stall and 12 people received free blood pressure check.

Located in China Town, the main aims were to raise awareness of different types of cancers, and provide bi-lingual leaflets about cancer information and their prevention. An exhibition stall was set up to distribute a wide range of health information leaflets including NHS smear test, breast awareness, NHS bowel screening service, healthy eating, regular exercise and healthy lifestyle and so on. Despite the heavy rain on that day, 30 people took part in the event, of whom 17 took health leaflets and accepted the free offer of having their blood pressure taken. The help from a group of community volunteers was greatly appreciated.

No Smoking Awareness Event at Chinatown, Manchester on Sunday, 12th July 2009. The event attracted 70 passers-by, of those 23 people took leaflets regarding smoking and health, 29 people had their blood pressure taken. 8 people had their carbon monoxide level checked and 10 people talked to the adviser about giving up smoking. After the event one community member was referred to the Stop Smoking Service. The event was supported by local Stop Smoking Service of NHS Manchester PCT. The help from community volunteers was greatly appreciated