Temporary service relocation of Tung Wah Hospital General Out-patient Clinic for renovation

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

　　The spokesperson for Hong Kong West Cluster (HKWC) announced today (April 30) the temporary service relocation (details are appended) of Tung Wah Hospital General Out-patient Clinic (GOPC) (12 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan) from May 6 (next Monday) due to the renovation works of the clinic to improve its environment and facilities. The service hours will remain unchanged. The renovation is expected to be completed in the last quarter of 2019 and the clinic service will then resume at the original location.
 
　　According to the spokesperson, patients with chronic illnesses requiring regular follow-up at the clinic and those requiring nursing services have already been informed and arranged to attend follow-up appointments at the temporary location during the renovation period. For those patients with episodic illnesses, they can make appointment via the Telephone Appointment System as usual.
 
　　"We have already communicated with the public on the service arrangement through various channels, including poster notice, information pamphlets and briefing to respective district councilors. Reminder messages will also be added to the Telephone Appointment System of Tung Wah Hospital General Out-patient Clinic," the spokesperson added.