With the aim of combatting the fear and misconceptions surrounding mental illness, Castle Peak Hospital’s Mind Space museum enables visitors to experience hallucinations, similar to the sensory experiences mentally ill patients encounter, by way of rooms that utilise virtual reality (VR) technology. A group of secondary students recently embarked on a journey through Mind Space after registering and receiving patient wristbands. This unique mental health experience museum provided them with a comprehensive understanding of the development of psychiatric services in Hong Kong. Displays in the museum showcase intriguing relics, including the evolution of restraints and handwritten patient records. Additionally, the students were given the opportunity to explore a mock protection room designed to provide a calming environment for patients. Furthermore, students could learn about the scientific aspects behind the causes of mental illness at the Brain Tour zone. One of the
The Transport Department today announced that it has extended its online appointment booking service to cover the submission of over-the-counter applications for all driving licences and four types of driving tests.
From today, the public can book an appointment for over-the-counter applications at the department’s Licensing Offices for full driving licences (first issue), probationary driving licences, learner’s driving licences, driving instructor’s licences, direct issue of full driving licences and temporary driving licences.
They can also make an online appointment to apply for a driving test for private car, light goods vehicle, motorcycle and motor tricycle.
The opening period for online appointments is 10 weeks.
An applicant may submit one application for the above-mentioned driving licences within a scheduled time slot.
If an applicant makes an appointment to apply for a driving test, he or she may also submit an application for a learner’s driving licence under the name of the same applicant at the same time.
Additionally, iAM Smart holders can make online appointment bookings for counter services at the department's Licensing Offices through the system.
The Licensing Offices are open 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday.
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