Expansion of Residential Care Services Scheme in Guangdong announced
The Social Welfare Department (SWD) announced today (October 22) that seven additional residential care homes for the elderly (RCHEs) (among which five are operated by Mainland organisations and two are operated under a partnership formed by Hong Kong organisations and Mainland elderly service operators), located in Guangzhou, Foshan and Zhongshan respectively, will become Recognised Service Providers under the Residential Care Services Scheme in Guangdong starting from November 1 to provide subsidised care and attention places for elderly persons joining the Scheme.
The information of the additional RCHEs is as follows:
Name of RCHEs |
Location of RCHEs |
Guangzhou |
1.
|
Home For The Aged Nansha (Yinian Medical Senior Citizen)
|
North Side of Qilin Middle School, Huangge Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou
|
2. |
Yishou Enjoylife Elderly Care Guangdong Guangzhou Luhujiazhanghui Nursing Home Branch
|
64-1 Hengzhigang Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
|
3. |
Guangzhou Tianyue Hexihui Home for the Elderly
|
6 Renrui New Street, Pazhou, Haizhu District, Guangzhou
|
4.
|
Guangzhou Chunxuanmao Chenchong Senior Living Service Co, Ltd
(Operated under the partnership formed by The Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society Kowloon and a Mainland elderly service operator) |
200 Chenchong Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou |
Foshan |
5. |
Foshan Canopusland Co, Ltd
|
24 North Fenjiang Road, Chancheng District, Foshan
|
6.
|
Hetai Center
(Operated under the partnership formed by Jane's Home Limited and a Mainland elderly service operator)
|
3 Shuiyun Road, Junlan Community, Beijiao Town, Shunde District, Foshan |
Zhongshan |
7. |
Zhongshan Torch Development Zone Yikang Senior Services Center
|
Qiguan East Road, Torch Development Zone, Zhongshan
|
Taking into account the two RCHEs in Shenzhen, one in Foshan and one in Zhaoqing, the total number of RCHEs registered under the Scheme will increase to 11 in five Mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) to provide more choices for the elderly who are interested in retiring in Mainland cities in the GBA.
Details of the Scheme are available at the SWD website (
www.swd.gov.hk/en/pubsvc/elderly/cat_residentcare/subrcheplace/guangdong/index.html).
ExCo Non-official Members congratulate successful launch of manned Shenzhou-23 spacecraft
The following is issued on behalf of the Executive Council Secretariat:
Non-official Members of the Executive Council (ExCo) today (May 24) warmly congratulate the successful launch of the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship. They extend their highest respect to all crew members, including Dr Lai Ka-ying, the first payload expert from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
The Convenor of ExCo Non-official Members, Mrs Regina Ip, said, "This year marks the beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan. This mission is the first manned spaceflight during the 15th Five-Year Plan period and the first time a Hong Kong expert has participated, which is a truly momentous occasion. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the country for providing Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent with this invaluable opportunity to take part in the country's aerospace endeavours. Dr Lai has successfully undergone the rigorous selection and training process to become one of the country's fourth batch of astronauts, and China's fourth female astronaut to reach space, contributing Hong Kong's strength to the national aerospace endeavours. She has exemplified the Lion Rock spirit of rising to challenges with resilience and perseverance. Her courage and determination are truly admirable, and all Hong Kong citizens are immensely inspired and proud of her. The understanding and support of her family are also essential for her to participate in this mission with resolution. I am deeply grateful for their support and commitment.
"The HKSAR Government is actively developing Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology centre and supporting promising research projects through various funding schemes. As an example, the Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory (MUSICO) camera, developed under a project led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and funded by the Government's Innovation and Technology Support Programme Special Call on Aerospace Technology, has successfully arrived at China's Tiangong Space Station, becoming Hong Kong's first scientific payload aboard the station. This fully demonstrates Hong Kong's innovation and technology edge and talent advantages."
Non-official Members of the Executive Council expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the country for its high recognition of Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent, development and achievements, as well as its profound emphasis, care and support for Hong Kong's scientific and technological development. They firmly believe that the HKSAR Government will seize this historic moment to nurture more outstanding innovation and technology talent for the country and Hong Kong, and better integrate into and serve the country's overall development.
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