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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Kowloon West Cluster (KWC) today (August 16) announced the temporary service relocation of Lady Trench General Out-patient Clinic (213 Sha Tsui Road, Tsuen Wan) to 5/F, Block C of Yan Chai Hospital (7-11 Yan Chai Street, Tsuen Wan) from August 23 (Sunday) due to the renovation works of the clinic to improve its environment and service. The service hours will remain unchanged (details are appended). The clinic service is expected to resume at the original location upon completion of the renovation work, tentatively in the first quarter of 2016.
Patients with chronic illnesses requiring follow-up at the clinic during the renovation period have already been informed and arranged to attend follow-up appointment at the relocated clinic (5/F, Block C of Yan Chai Hospital). For those patients with episodic illnesses, they can make appointments via the telephone appointment system as usual and attend the consultation in the relocated clinic.
"KWC has already informed the residents in the district on the service arrangement through various channels, including poster notices and banners. Respective district council has also been informed. Reminder message will also be added to the telephone appointment system of the Lady Trench General Out-patient Clinic." the spokesperson added.
Ends/Sunday, August 16, 2015
Issued at HKT 11:01
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