Persons with Visual Impairment
What primary medical services are currently provided in the community?
The District Health Centre aims to raise public awareness on personal health management, enhance disease prevention, and strengthen medical and rehabilitation services in the community, thereby reducing unwarranted use of hospital services. The services include health promotion, health screening for ...
What services are available to build up lifelong electronic health records?
Developed by the Hong Kong Government, the Electronic Health Record Sharing System (eHealth) provides an electronic platform that aims to build up free and lifelong electronic health records for all members of the public.eHealth-Electronic Health Record Sharing SystemThe source of information is pro ...
What services are available to Hong Kong residents who are severely disabled or who are 65 years of age or above to meet special needs arising from disability or old age?
The objective of the SSA Scheme is to provide a monthly allowance to Hong Kong residents who are severely disabled or who are 65 years of age or above to meet special needs arising from disability or old age. The Scheme includes Normal Disability Allowance, Higher Disability Allowance, Old Age Allow ...
What services are available to provide community support services, emotional and psychological counseling for visually impaired people and their families?
“Support Service for the Visually Impaired and their Care-givers” provides community support services, emotional and psychological counseling for visually impaired people and their families to solve life problems. You can refer to the following website. Support Service for the Visually Imp ...
Where can I lend or purchase the rehabilitation aids?
In Hong Kong, there are several self-financing institutions that provide rental or purchase services for various types of rehabilitation equipment, such as walking frames, wheelchairs, and more. You can also choose to purchase from private companies.You can use the search function on this page, sele ...