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drop-in centre

British  

noun

  1. social welfare (in Britain) a daycentre run by the social services or a charity that clients may attend on an informal basis

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"The drop-in centre is closed indefinitely, it's just too dangerous for our service users and staff to go back," he said.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

The Loaves and Fishes drop-in centre in Salford has seen soaring demand for its meals, showers and laundry facilities in recent months.

From BBC • Feb. 29, 2024

Women of Benin City runs a drop-in centre, offering advice and, importantly, emotional support, which sets the group apart.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2020

The old envelope had both his name on it and the address of a drop-in centre he used for post.

From The Guardian • Mar. 5, 2020

Similarly, Edlin was shocked when she started volunteering at a drop-in centre for asylum seekers in London last year, and discovered sanitary towels were provided only in emergencies.

From The Guardian • Nov. 11, 2017

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