With the support by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, Hong Kong Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation Limited is pleased to launch the Jockey Club Rheumatic Patient Rehabilitation and Education Programme (the Programme).
Through a series of evidence-proved training activities effective for rheumatic disease care, this programme will facilitate rheumatic patient participants to control their disease, overcome hardships and live with the diseases in a more relaxing and confident way.
Besides, community exhibitions and various e-learning platforms of the Programme will strengthen awareness among the public on arthritis and rheumatic diseases. It also helps to promote people with similar symptoms to have early identification and treatment so as to reduce possible complication.
Programme Objectives:
1. Empower rheumatic patients to master and engage in rehabilitation activities to improve the quality of life.
2. Establish peer coach support network and strengthen community resources and collaboration to increase supports to rheumatic patients.
3. Increase public awareness of arthritis and rheumatic diseases.
