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• plural of social service.

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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Disability advocates hope the Paralympics can lead to improved access to social services and structures for people with disabilities during and after the Games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

Now the market is as visible as ever, with colorful, bilingual signs that advertise EBT, agricultural programs and other social services.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Law enforcement is stretched, the multitude of wells is draining the aquifer and some residents’ low wages result in reliance on social services, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

A review into social services at Bridgend County Borough Council revealed concerns over children's service with follow up inspections suggesting improvements were still needed.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

He didn’t quite understand what Natalie meant when she talked about Ms. Morales calling social services, but he could see why it would be a problem to call the police.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix