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 20^th 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.

Walking to Health Group: Ardwick Green Walk on  20^th  June 2010 . 22 people took part.

‘Understanding Emotions’ 08-06-2010, Total attendees: 20, Venue: Faulkner Court

On the 8^th 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.

On 25^th May, CHIC held a whole day health event at the Manchester Christian Church. The main aim was to raise awareness and increase the knowledge of high blood pressure and diabetes among the Chinese population in Manchester. The morning session started with free health checks (including BMI check and blood sugar test, one to one medical consultation and Tai Chi demonstration. Healthy food stall and health information stall were provided as well.

The afternoon session started with the main speaker Dr. Roy Lie who used Cantonese to explain the causes, signs and symptoms, treatment and care management of hypertension and diabetes. The importance of reducing the risk factors such as giving up smoking, having sensible drinking, taking healthy balance diet and avoiding high cholesterol food, having regular exercise were stressed. The day event attracted a large audience that in total 80 people attended, among whom 24 people came from the Wai Kwan Chinese Women Society from Bangor, North Wales. The success of the day event we had to thank all the volunteer health professionals and members from the local community in particularly to Dr. Roy Lie, Dr. Lina Gan, Nurse Chan for their valuable time; without their support we could not have such a wonderful day!