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FS visits Sha Tin District (with photos)
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     The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, visited Sha Tin District this afternoon (August 28) and met with members of the Sha Tin District Council (STDC) to get an update on the latest development of the district. He also toured the SAHK Jockey Club New Page Inn and the iBakery Production and Training Centre under the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs).

     Mr Chan first had a meeting with members of the STDC to understand the developments of the district, and exchanged views on issues of concern to the community.
      
     Accompanied by the District Officer (Sha Tin), Miss Amy Chan, Mr Chan then visited the SAHK Jockey Club New Page Inn. The Inn is the only centre in Hong Kong providing care and support services for tetraplegic patients and facilitating patients' rehabilitation in the community. He viewed patients' training sessions and chatted with the Inn's patients and their families to learn about their daily lives. He expressed sincere gratitude to the staff of the centre for their commitment in providing quality services to the patients.
      
     Mr Chan later visited the iBakery Production and Training Centre under the TWGHs and learnt about the baking training provided for persons with disabilities by the centre. He also chatted with staff with disabilities to understand more about their work. He said he was glad to see that the centre is providing employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, enabling them to unleash their potential and integrate into the community.
      
     He added that the Government is making good use of the surplus to build a caring and inclusive society. The Government has set aside in the 2017-18 Budget, among other initiatives, $30 billion for improving residential care and rehabilitation services for the elderly and persons with disabilities, and enhancing community and employment support as well as other services for persons with disabilities.
 
Ends/Monday, August 28, 2017
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The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, visits Sha Tin District today (August 28) to meet with members of the Sha Tin District Council and listen to their views on various development issues and matters of concern to the community. Mr Chan (front row, fourth right) is pictured with the District Officer (Sha Tin), Miss Amy Chan (front row, third right), the Chairman of the Sha Tin District Council, Mr Ho Hau-cheung (front row, fourth left), and other members of the Sha Tin District Council after the meeting.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, visits Sha Tin District today (August 28). Photo shows Mr Chan (second left) meeting with the Chairman of the Sha Tin District Council, Mr Ho Hau-cheung (first left), and other members of the Sha Tin District Council to listen to their views on various development issues and matters of concern to the community.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, visits SAHK Jockey Club New Page Inn as part of his visit to Sha Tin District today (August 28). Photo shows Mr Chan (right) chatting with a patient to learn about his daily life.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, visits SAHK Jockey Club New Page Inn as part of his visit to Sha Tin District today (August 28). Photo shows Mr Chan (second right) enjoying the harp performance by the patients.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, visits iBakery Production and Training Centre under the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs) as part of his visit to Sha Tin District today (August 28). Photo shows Mr Chan (second right) chatting with the centre staff to understand more about their work. Also present was the Chairman of Board of Directors of TWGHs, Dr Lee Yuk-lun (third right).