Tag: Social Services
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Camden rolls out ‘passports’ for rough sleepers to navigate services
Camden launches personal passports to help rough sleepers access services Camden Council has announced a pioneering initiative aimed at improving how people who have experienced rough sleeping navigate homelessness services. The authority, which has one of the higher rates of rough sleeping in the country, is rolling out “personal passports” for rough sleepers. The scheme…
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Camden to Issue ‘Passports’ for Rough Sleepers to Navigate Services
introduction Camden Council has announced a novel approach to supporting people who have experienced rough sleeping: personal passports designed to help individuals navigate homelessness services more efficiently. As one of the London boroughs grappling with high rates of rough sleeping, Camden is piloting a system intended to streamline access to housing, medical care, and social…
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From Detention to Homelessness: Arjeta Folla’s Struggle in Liverpool
Introduction: A survivor’s ongoing battle Arjeta Folla, a survivor of human trafficking and a former detainee, has faced an arduous journey through detention, displacement, and now homelessness in Liverpool—the city she loves. Her story underscores the fragile and often overlooked path many trafficking survivors tread after release, when the safety net can feel paper-thin and…
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Christmas Without Food and Presents: A Tough Holiday for Struggling Families
Introduction: A Christmas Preference Turned Challenge For some families, the sight of a Christmas tree with a single ornament or a bare living room isn’t a choice—it’s a harsh reality. The growing cost of living, rising energy bills, and stagnant wages are pushing more households toward a Christmas without food and presents. When even basic…
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Christmas Without Food and Presents: Families Struggle This Holiday
Why this Christmas could be different As gift lists grow longer and staple costs rise, social services are sounding the alarm: a growing number of families may celebrate a Christmas without food or presents. The holiday season, which many assume is a time of abundance, is increasingly a period of heightened stress for households already…
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Christmas Without Food and Gifts: Families Struggling to Afford It
Rising Hardship as Christmas Approaches For many households, Christmas is meant to be a time of sharing—good meals, gifts for children, and moments of quiet celebration. But as living costs rise and wages stagnate in parts of the country, social services warn that Christmas could stretch families to their limits. The familiar holly and sparkle…
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Mother Found Guilty of Neglecting Autistic Son in Petaling Jaya: A Case Spotlight
Guilty Verdict Brings Attention to Child Welfare and Disability Care The Petaling Jaya Sessions Court has convicted Ismanira Abdul Manaf, the mother of six-year-old autistic boy Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, on charges of neglect that could have caused him physical harm two years ago. The ruling underscores ongoing concerns about safeguarding vulnerable children, particularly those…
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NCSS to Appoint New CEO as Lim Shung Yar Takes Lead
Introduction: A new chapter for the National Council of Social Service The National Council of Social Service (NCSS) will welcome a new chief executive officer next year, when Mr Lim Shung Yar steps into the role. The Public Service Division (PSD) senior director will assume the position as Designate CEO on November 1 and fully…