What is Social Services?
Social Services is a part of the Council of the Isles of Scilly with legal duties to look after the welfare of people on the Islands, taking into account their race, culture, special needs and religion. We work with other organisations to provide a range of practical services to meet individual needs. Our current priorities are to serve those people who are:
- Firstly ... in danger of physical or emotional harm
- Secondly ... at risk of losing their independence
- Thirdly ... unable to maintain a satisfactory quality of life.
Social Services is part of the local authority, Council of the Isles of Scilly, and is separate from the central government Department of Social Security which includes the Benefits Agency and the Child Support Agency.
What does Social Services do?
Social Services offers support to all kinds of people in a wide range of circumstances. Everyone can get information and advice from us, and many people receive further help. Most of the support we give is aimed at enabling people to maintain their independence, in their own home in their local community.
Who do we help?
- vulnerable elderly people
- children in need
- people with disabilities carers of all ages
- people with alcohol and drug problems
- people with learning disabilities
- people with mental health problems
As well as help within the community, we sometimes have to arrange residential services.
