Elderly
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 ...
What services are available to provide transitional community care and support or residential care services for elderly persons discharged from public hospitals after receiving treatment?
Funded by the Labour and Welfare Bureau and operated by the Hospital Authority (HA), the Integrated Discharge Support Programme for Elderly Patients (IDSP) provides transitional and integrated support services for discharged patients aged 60 or above who are at a higher risk of emergency re-admissio ...