Social Services - Information and Links

Social Services are local authority departments offering a range of services that provide support to vulnerable people in need, including those with physical or mental disabilities, children in need of care and protection and people experiencing chronic ill health and those who care for them.

Social Services work closely with other local authority departments and agencies, including local NHS services and voluntary organisations, in delivering help and support in the form of services such as education teams, community drug and mental health teams, child-protection services and services for the elderly.

Since April 2007 social services in Wales have been regulated and subject to inspection by the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW).

If you want to find out more please see our answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Social Services.

You can also use our Search for Social Services facility to find contact details for social services in your area.