The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     â€‹A spokesperson for United Christian Hospital (UCH) made the following appeal today (September 23) regarding a patient leaving the hospital without notification:

     An 80-year-old male patient with dementia was sent to the Accident and Emergency Department of UCH at around 9pm yesterday (September 22) by ambulance. While waiting for consultation, the patient left the Accident and Emergency Department without notification at around 11.30pm.

     Security guards were deployed to search for the patient within the hospital compound and in the vicinity. The hospital also made a report to the Police for assistance. The patient is yet to be located. The hospital is very concerned about the incident and will fully cooperate with the Police in order to locate the patient.

     The patient is about 1.6 metres tall, with short white hair and has a slim build. CCTV footage showed that the patient was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, black trousers and black shoes when he left. The hospital appeals to the public to contact the hospital at 3949 4002 or the Police if they know the whereabouts of the patient.

     The hospital has reported the incident to the Hospital Authority Head Office through the Advance Incident Reporting System.

Attention TV/radio announcers:
 
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
 
   Due to heavy rain, the "Eastern District Drone Show cum Variety Show to Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China" organised by the Eastern District Office together with the Hong Kong Island Federation and the Hong Kong Eastern District Community Association originally scheduled to be held at Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground at 7pm today (September 22) will be postponed to October 2 (Wednesday).  

     Participants who have obtained tickets can join the event on that day with the same ticket. Location and time for the event remains unchanged. The programme of the event will be adjusted.

     The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak, arrived in Guangzhou this afternoon (September 22) to attend a barracks visit for youths from Hong Kong and Macao.

     Organised by the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the People's Government of Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial Corps of the Chinese people's Armed Police Force, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Education and Youth Development Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, the event aims to promote national defence education among youths from Hong Kong and Macao, and enhance young people's understanding of national defence and awareness of national security, thereby strengthening their affection for and sense of belonging to the country.

     Speaking at the activity, Miss Mak said that national security is the foundation for prosperity and stability in society, as well as the well-being of the people. Today's event provided a great opportunity for young people from Hong Kong and Macao to visit the barracks and gain an in-depth understanding of the importance of national defence education and national security.

     Miss Mak said, "The HKSAR Government attaches great importance to encouraging Hong Kong youths to inherit and promote patriotism and national pride. The HKSAR Government aims to support young people in pursuing their dreams by taking advantage of the opportunities brought by the country's key strategies, helping them better integrate into the overall development of the nation." She encouraged youths from Hong Kong and Macao to equip themselves and contribute to the development of the country, Hong Kong and Macao.

     About 500 youths from Hong Kong and Macao joined the event. They visited showcases of military equipment and barracks dormitories, gaining insights into the importance of national defence and national security.

     Miss Mak finished the visit in the afternoon and returned to Hong Kong on the same day.

     The Civil Service Bureau's (CSB) Volunteer Team today (September 22) helped the Hong Kong Society for the Deaf to organise "Hong Kong Sign Language Day 2024" games at a shopping mall in Tai Wai, where members of the public could learn sign language and play games to encourage them to communicate more with the hearing impaired.
 
     Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, said, "In less than 10 days, we will celebrate the National Day. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), a joyous occasion that fills every Chinese with pride. To celebrate with the public, the CSB has actively co-ordinated the event of 'Civil Service Volunteer Service in Celebration of the Founding of the PRC'. Seventy-five volunteer teams from government bureaux and departments will organise or participate in volunteer services with the theme of celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the PRC. About 4,500 volunteers from the 75 teams will organise and participate in various activities from September to November to share the joy of the National Day with the public, foster a sense of patriotism in the community, and provide care for the needy.
 
     "The volunteer teams will organise a wide variety of volunteer services. In addition to festive events, these activities will include visits and guided tours, care visits, interest classes, handicraft workshops and sports activities. Around 34,000 target participants will benefit from the activities, including the elderly, children and young people, grassroots families, people with disabilities and ethnic minorities."
 
     Today's event featured display boards introducing sign language related to the country, with designs incorporating Chinese elements. Volunteers and sign-language teachers led the public in learning sign language for words related to National Day through simple games. Mrs Yeung also joined CSB volunteers in learning sign-language phrases like "75th anniversary", "panda" and "Hong Kong, China" under the guidance of a sign-language teacher.
 
     Civil servants' participation in voluntary services not only demonstrates their care for those in need in the community, but also has a positive impact on strengthening team spirit and boosting staff morale in the civil service, as well as deepening civil servants' understanding of the needs of the public from different angles, enabling them to provide public services in their respective posts in a more targeted manner and better meeting the needs of people. This year the CSB launched the Civil Service Volunteer Commendation Scheme to recognise civil service volunteer teams and individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions in participating in and promoting volunteer services. This scheme includes awards for volunteer teams and individuals. A total of 14 teams and 337 individuals have been selected for awards in this inaugural scheme. An award presentation ceremony will be held at a later date.
 
     The CSB encourages volunteer teams to strengthen collaboration with different sectors of the community to maximise the synergy in promoting volunteerism and using their spare time to help those in need. Today's event was one such example.

     The Civil Service Bureau's (CSB) Volunteer Team today (September 22) helped the Hong Kong Society for the Deaf to organise "Hong Kong Sign Language Day 2024" games at a shopping mall in Tai Wai, where members of the public could learn sign language and play games to encourage them to communicate more with the hearing impaired.
 
     Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, said, "In less than 10 days, we will celebrate the National Day. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), a joyous occasion that fills every Chinese with pride. To celebrate with the public, the CSB has actively co-ordinated the event of 'Civil Service Volunteer Service in Celebration of the Founding of the PRC'. Seventy-five volunteer teams from government bureaux and departments will organise or participate in volunteer services with the theme of celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the PRC. About 4,500 volunteers from the 75 teams will organise and participate in various activities from September to November to share the joy of the National Day with the public, foster a sense of patriotism in the community, and provide care for the needy.
 
     "The volunteer teams will organise a wide variety of volunteer services. In addition to festive events, these activities will include visits and guided tours, care visits, interest classes, handicraft workshops and sports activities. Around 34,000 target participants will benefit from the activities, including the elderly, children and young people, grassroots families, people with disabilities and ethnic minorities."
 
     Today's event featured display boards introducing sign language related to the country, with designs incorporating Chinese elements. Volunteers and sign-language teachers led the public in learning sign language for words related to National Day through simple games. Mrs Yeung also joined CSB volunteers in learning sign-language phrases like "75th anniversary", "panda" and "Hong Kong, China" under the guidance of a sign-language teacher.
 
     Civil servants' participation in voluntary services not only demonstrates their care for those in need in the community, but also has a positive impact on strengthening team spirit and boosting staff morale in the civil service, as well as deepening civil servants' understanding of the needs of the public from different angles, enabling them to provide public services in their respective posts in a more targeted manner and better meeting the needs of people. This year the CSB launched the Civil Service Volunteer Commendation Scheme to recognise civil service volunteer teams and individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions in participating in and promoting volunteer services. This scheme includes awards for volunteer teams and individuals. A total of 14 teams and 337 individuals have been selected for awards in this inaugural scheme. An award presentation ceremony will be held at a later date.
 
     The CSB encourages volunteer teams to strengthen collaboration with different sectors of the community to maximise the synergy in promoting volunteerism and using their spare time to help those in need. Today's event was one such example.