social services

British  

plural noun

1. welfare activities organized by the state or a local authority and carried out by trained personnel

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Example Sentences

The economy wouldn’t be adding any jobs at all if not for healthcare, including social services such as eldercare and child care.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

People without permanent housing are more likely to cycle through emergency rooms, interact with social services, and appear unstable in clinical settings.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

But hiring was largely anemic beyond a surge in healthcare and social services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

He said the local government has been able to lower crime rates through community-based policing and by providing housing and social services to its unsheltered population.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

“Leanne called social services for years, but they wouldn’t tell her nothin’,” Sammie added.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter