The aim of the patient support groups is to enhance connection and mutual help among patients and their family members by organizing various activities (including talks, sharing sessions, outings, volunteer visits and exchange programmes), strengthening their coping ability in handling problems caused by the illnesses.
The current patient support groups in SH are listed as follows:
| Patient Support Groups | Clinical Specialty |
|---|---|
| Dementia Carer Support Group | Dementia |
| Hong Kong Stroke Association | Stroke |
| Self-help Group For the Brain Damaged | Brain damage |
| HK Parkinson’s Disease Association | Parkinson’s Disease |
