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social services

British  

plural noun

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

"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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Goddard left the panel over concerns that two of the shortlisted chairs had backgrounds in policing and social services.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Other research has shown that inequality can increase poverty, reduce opportunities to move up the SES ladder, and limit access to education, employment, and social services.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

While rural regions appreciate having to pay less for social services for departed migrant workers, urban governments resist having to pay more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Valid from 09:00 BST on Friday to 17:00 on Wednesday, the yellow alerts suggest some minor impacts to health and social services.

From BBC • May 22, 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

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