Social Work

The aim of Social Work is to promote social welfare and to support the informal care provided by families, neighbours and the community in general. Social Work is responsible for the provision of a wide range of services and resources to many people. These services are provided in public offices, their own homes, in day centres or in residential establishments. We have a duty to protect vulnerable people from abuse or neglect and to promote voluntary and self-help activities. We provide a service to a wide range of people:

• Alcohol - advice and support
• Childrens Services
• Care Management
• Criminal Justice Social Work Services
• Drugs - advice, support and treatment 
• Older People
  Residential Homes for Older People
  Day Care for Older People
• Services for People with a Disability
• Social Work in Hospitals
• Services for People with Mental Health Problems

Some services are free while for others there may be a charge depending on your particular circumstances. Information on our Charging Policy and   is available on this site. Health services, carers, voluntary organisations, the private sector and volunteers all complement the work which is carried out by Social Work.

You will find more information on the services we provide to the public in the A - Z Homepage.

If you would like to get in touch with us, please call, write or email us by using the details below.

Contact

Director of Social Care and Wellbeing
Aberdeen City Council
Business Hub 12
2nd Floor West
Marischal College
Broad Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1AB

For information on services, advice, practical support and counselling please contact the Social Work Duty Team, telephone 01224 522055.

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