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The party then proceeded to a nearby rest garden for a briefing on the refurbishment programme for Block 22. The Governor was told that the block, built in 1965, was scheduled for redevelopment but underwent extensive refurbishment in order to provide housing for the much needed small households affected by clearance operations in the urban area.
Mr Patten called on a 71-year-old tenant and her husband living in an 18.6- square-metre refurbished flat in Block 22 and saw their living conditions.
He was told that an Estate Liaison Officer Scheme had been implemented through which housing staff, serving as liaison officers, made arrangements with Government departments or agencies for the needy elderly and helped them build up a social network.
Liaison officers have also arranged for the installation of emergency alarm systems in flats to allow elderly people to press alarm buttons during emergencies.
The Governor then visited the Tung Tau Hostel for the Severely Mentally Handicapped at Kwai Tung House and watched inmates attend interest classes.
He finally visited the Parents' Resource Centre for the Down Syndrome at Chun Tung House. After inspecting the library and the play room, he met members of the Centre.
Mr Patten was told that other services, including day nurseries, youth and elderly centres, as well as shopping, educational and medical facilities were also provided in the Estate.
End/Thursday, March 23, 1995
New Lek Yuen Social Hygiene Clinic
The Department of Health today (Thursday) announces that the new Lek Yuen Social Hygiene Clinic will start operation next Wednesday (March 29).
The clinic is located on the third floor of Lek Yuen Health Centre, No. 9 Lek Yuen Street, Sha Tin. It will provide free services to both male and female patients seeking treatment on sexually transmitted diseases.
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