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SOCIAL PROTECTION IN GIBRALTAR

Social and work services provided here include family support where difficulties are being experienced which may be short term or require longer involvement by a social worker.

Social Services Agency is responsible for coordinating a system which protects children at risk by working with a number of different agencies on the Rock. Work is undertaken with the courts to compile reports where cases involving children and custody are involved. Young offenders subject to Probation Orders and individuals released from prison on parole are also the responsibility of social workers.

There are a number of different day care services available which are managed by the Social Services Agency:
St Bernadette's Centre caters for 35 people with learning disabilities who require day care and supervision.
There are seven day centres for the elderly which accommodate about 15 people in each unit and which are run by volunteers and open mornings or afternoons throughout the week.