What is Green Burial?
Green burial is a more environmentally-friendly and sustainable means of handling human ashes. There are two ways including scattering ashes at Gardens of Remembrance (GoRs) or at sea. Compared with other ash-handling methods, green burial are more environmentally friendly, simple, easy to appl ...
How to check appointments made in HA hospitals or clinics, pay HA bills and drug charges, book appointment for general outpatient services?
The Hospital Authority (HA) mobile application ‘HA Go’ is a one-stop mobile platform designed to improve patient experience in the overall healthcare journey. It connects patients beyond hospital care and empower them to manage their own health. With HA Go, one can check appointments made in HA hosp ...
How can the Care Teams support caregivers?
The formation of Care Teams seeks to consolidate community resources and forces to support the Government’s district work and strengthen district networks. Care Teams will organise caring activities (such as visiting the needy) and assist in handling incidents and emergencies. Besides, Care Teams ca ...
How can I get support from District Council members for carers?
District Council is to provide services for people in the District, such as consultation and case referral services. You can refer to the following website.District CouncilThe source of information is provided by the District Council website. ...
What services are available to enable the elderly to develop diverse interests, learn about health information, and receive more community support?
Will District Elderly Community Centres/Neighbourhood Elderly Centres also provide support services to carers?
District Elderly Community Centre (DECC)/ Neighbourhood Elderly Centre (NEC) is a type of community support services at district level to enable elderly persons to remain in the community and to lead a healthy, respectful and dignified life. DECCs/NECs also collaborate with other service units in th ...