2025-01-07 | SWD joins Tang Shiu Kin and Ho Tim Charitable Fund to host spring reception for elderly |
2024-03-27 | 10th batch of Child Development Fund projects opens for applications |
2024-03-18 | CSSA caseload for February 2024 |
2024-03-16 | Children and adolescents with outstanding achievements commended in 2024 Award Presentation Ceremony for DSW wards |
2024-03-12 | SWD invites applications for IT schemes for persons with disabilities |
2024-02-20 | CSSA caseload for January 2024 |
2024-01-29 | Raising social security payments and providing CSSA and OALA recipients with municipal solid waste charging subsidy |
2024-01-23 | SWD urges public to be alert to fraudulent job advertisements |
2024-01-18 | CSSA caseload for December 2023 |
2024-01-16 | SWD joins Tang Shiu Kin and Ho Tim Charitable Fund to host spring reception and celebrate Lunar New Year with elderly |
2024-01-15 | Enrolled Nurse (General) Training Programme for Welfare Sector 2024-25 invites applications |
2024-01-11 | Opening Ceremony of "Infinite Creativity in Art" Exhibition held today |
2024-01-09 | SWD reports suspected incident involving leakage of personal data |
2023-03-31 | Flag days in 2023-24 |
2023-03-30 | Government releases Report of Second Phase Review of Committee on Review of Residential Child Care and Related Services |
2023-03-16 | CSSA caseload for February 2023 |
2023-03-11 | Children and adolescents commended for outstanding achievements in 2023 Award Presentation Ceremony for DSW wards |
2023-02-16 | CSSA caseload for January 2023 |
2023-02-13 | Two holding centres and dedicated hotline for residential care homes to cease operation |
2023-02-08 | SWD invites applications for IT schemes for persons with disabilities |
2023-01-30 | One-off ex-gratia cash allowance for locally confirmed COVID-19 patients to stop accepting applications |
2023-01-20 | Social security payments to be raised from February this year |
2023-01-19 | Various holding centres to cease operation gradually |
2023-01-19 | CSSA caseload for December 2022 |
2023-01-16 | Enrolled Nurse Training Programme for Welfare Sector 2023-24 invites applications |
2023-01-05 | Updated arrangements for RCHs in response to removal of Vaccine Pass requirement |
2022-03-28 | SWD announces new admission arrangements in holding centres |
2022-03-25 | 56th round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2022-03-23 | Holding centre at Tin Shui Wai Sports Centre comes into operation |
2022-03-23 | Social security payment rates to be raised with retrospective effect from February 1 |
2022-03-21 | Kai Tak Holding Centre comes into initial operation |
2022-03-18 | 55th round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2022-03-17 | CSSA caseload for February 2022 |
2022-03-16 | Holding centre at Harbour Road Sports Centre comes into operation today |
2022-03-11 | 54th round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2022-03-08 | Chai Wan (East) Integrated Family Service Centre temporarily closed |
2022-03-06 | Two SWD offices temporarily closed |
2022-03-04 | Two Integrated Family Service Centres temporarily closed |
2022-03-04 | 53rd round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2022-03-03 | Tseung Kwan O (East) Integrated Family Service Centre temporarily closed |
2022-03-02 | Two SWD offices temporarily closed |
2022-03-01 | Two Integrated Family Service Centres temporarily closed |
2022-03-01 | SWD sets up holding centre at Shek Kip Mei Park Sports Centre to provide care services for elderly patients referred by HA |
2022-02-28 | Three SWD offices temporarily closed |
2022-02-28 | Scheme on Relief Grants for Interest Class Instructors Hired by Organisations Subvented by the Social Welfare Department (Phase 5) to open for application tomorrow |
2022-02-27 | Various SWD offices temporarily closed |
2022-02-25 | High Street Integrated Family Service Centre temporarily closed due to suspected case |
2022-02-25 | Special arrangements for subsidised welfare services and services of Social Welfare Department |
2022-02-25 | 52nd round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2022-02-24 | Several SWD offices temporarily closed |
2022-02-23 | Several SWD offices temporarily closed |
2022-02-22 | Various SWD offices temporarily closed |
2022-02-22 | SWD launches fifth round of Child Care Centre Special Grant |
2022-02-21 | Several SWD offices temporarily closed |
2022-02-21 | CSSA caseload for January 2022 |
2022-02-20 | Several SWD offices temporarily closed |
2022-02-20 | SWD sets up holding centre to take care of elderly pending admission to hospitals |
2022-02-18 | Several SWD offices temporarily closed |
2022-02-18 | 51st round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2022-02-18 | Vaccine pass arrangement for staff members of welfare service units subsidised or subvented by SWD |
2022-02-17 | SWD strives to support RCHEs and RCHDs in fighting against pandemic |
2022-02-17 | Three SWD offices temporarily closed |
2022-02-16 | Several SWD offices temporarily closed |
2022-02-15 | SWD provides COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits to RCHE and RCHD staff members |
2022-02-15 | SWD Assistant Clerical Officer tests preliminarily positive for COVID-19 |
2022-02-14 | Special service arrangements for child care centres and special child care centres |
2022-02-13 | Two Social Security Field Units temporarily closed due to suspected cases |
2022-02-12 | SWD Senior Social Security Assistant tests positive for COVID-19 |
2022-02-11 | 50th round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2022-02-10 | SWD staff member tests positive for COVID-19 |
2022-02-09 | SWD staff member tests preliminarily positive for COVID-19 |
2022-02-07 | SWD Social Security Assistant tests preliminarily positive for COVID-19 |
2022-02-06 | Part-time Fraud Detection Adviser of SWD tests preliminarily positive for COVID-19 |
2022-02-05 | 49th round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2022-02-04 | Vaccine pass extended to cover new RCHE and RCHD residents from March 14 |
2022-02-03 | Special arrangements for subsidised welfare services and services of Social Welfare Department |
2022-01-31 | SWD disburses relief grants to first batch of eligible applicants for Scheme on Relief Grants for Interest Class Instructors Hired by Organisations Subvented by the Social Welfare Department (Phase 4) |
2022-01-30 | SWD staff member tests preliminarily positive for COVID-19 |
2022-01-28 | Adjustment to social security payment rates |
2022-01-28 | 48th round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2022-01-27 | Special service arrangements for child care centres and special child care centres |
2022-01-27 | Government implements enhanced measures for vaccination of residents of RCHEs and RCHDs |
2022-01-26 | SWD's statement in response to improvement plans and review report submitted by Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children on Children's Residential Home's incident |
2022-01-24 | Special arrangements for subsidised welfare services and services of Social Welfare Department |
2022-01-21 | 47th round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2022-01-18 | CSSA caseload for December 2021 |
2022-01-18 | Scheme on Relief Grants for Interest Class Instructors Hired by Organisations Subvented by the Social Welfare Department (Phase 4) to open for application from January 20 |
2022-01-18 | SWD launches fourth round of Child Care Centre Special Grant |
2022-01-18 | SWD invites applications for IT schemes for persons with disabilities |
2022-01-17 | SWD announces implementation of "vaccine bubble" in RCHEs and RCHDs |
2022-01-17 | SWD invites applications for Enrolled Nurse Training Programme for welfare sector 2022-23 |
2022-01-14 | Special arrangements for SWD and its subsidised service units in view of epidemic situation |
2022-01-14 | SWD deploys designated team to child care centre to follow up on suspected child maltreatment incident |
2022-01-14 | 46th round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2022-01-11 | Special service arrangements for child care centres and special child care centres |
2022-01-07 | 45th round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2022-01-05 | Special arrangements for SWD and its subsidised service units in view of epidemic situation |
2021-03-31 | Flag days in 2021-22 |
2021-03-30 | 12th round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2021-03-29 | SWD to implement time-limited arrangement under CSSA Scheme to disregard cash value of insurance policies from April |
2021-03-18 | 11th round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2021-03-16 | CSSA caseload for February 2021 |
2021-03-09 | 10th round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2021-03-01 | Special Subsidy Scheme for Persons with Permanent Stoma opens for applications |
2021-02-26 | Ninth round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2021-02-19 | Eighth round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2021-02-18 | CSSA caseload for January 2021 |
2021-02-17 | Amended compulsory testing notice issued for seventh round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes |
2021-02-16 | SWD announces arrangements for gradual resumption of welfare services |
2021-02-10 | SWD announces latest arrangements for aided child care centre services and special child care centre services |
2021-02-08 | SWD invites sale proposals for premises in all 18 districts to accommodate welfare facilities |
2021-02-04 | Seventh round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2021-01-30 | DSW expresses deep sorrow over passing of DDSW(S) |
2021-01-27 | SWD invites applications for IT schemes for persons with disabilities |
2021-01-27 | Raising social security payments and implementing a series of improvement measures to CSSA Scheme from February |
2021-01-26 | Sixth round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2021-01-19 | CSSA caseload for December 2020 |
2021-01-18 | SWD invites applications for Enrolled Nurse Training Programme for welfare sector 2021-22 |
2021-01-14 | Fifth round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2021-01-06 | Fourth round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly |
2021-01-04 | Scheme on Relief Grants for Interest Class Instructors Hired by Organisations Subvented by the Social Welfare Department (Phase 3) opens for application |
2021-01-04 | Special arrangements for child care centre and special child care centre services |
2020-03-31 | Flag Days in 2020-21 |
2020-03-26 | SWD raises subsidy level for Support Programme for Employees with Disabilities |
2020-03-25 | Service suspension of aided child care centres continues until further notice |
2020-03-17 | CSSA caseload for February 2020 |
2020-02-28 | Special arrangements for subsidised welfare services and services of Social Welfare Department |
2020-02-27 | SWD launches Child Care Centre Special Grant |
2020-02-19 | CSSA caseload for January 2020 |
2020-02-14 | Applicants/recipients of CSSA and SSA need not rush back to Hong Kong |
2020-02-13 | Special arrangements for subsidised welfare services and services of Social Welfare Department |
2020-02-11 | SWD responds to views expressed by some members of welfare sector on welfare services arrangements |
2020-02-07 | Special arrangements for subsidised welfare services and services of Social Welfare Department |
2020-02-01 | Special arrangements for subvented welfare services and services of Social Welfare Department |
2020-01-30 | Asset limits under CSSA and SSA Schemes to be adjusted upwards in February according to established adjustment mechanism |
2020-01-28 | Special arrangements for subvented welfare services and services of Social Welfare Department after Chinese New Year holidays |
2020-01-27 | Arrangements for services subsidised by SWD after the Chinese New Year holidays |
2020-01-22 | CSSA caseload for December 2019 |
2020-01-13 | DSW joins members of Tang Shiu Kin and Ho Tim Charitable Fund to celebrate Lunar New Year with elderly |
2020-01-06 | SWD invites applications for Enrolled Nurse Training Programme for Welfare Sector 2020-21 |
2020-01-03 | Recipients of social security payments, Working Family Allowance and Individual-based Work Incentive Transport Subsidy to get one-off extra allowance starting from January 7 |
2019-03-29 | Flag days in 2019-20 |
2019-03-28 | Arts Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities to open for application from March 29 |
2019-03-25 | Special Needs Trust to accept application from today |
2019-03-20 | CSSA caseload for February 2019 |
2019-02-27 | CSSA caseload for January 2019 |
2019-02-15 | Special arrangement for first year of Fujian Scheme to expire at end of March |
2019-02-10 | SWD to accept Support Programme for Employees with Disabilities applications all year round |
2019-01-31 | SWD invites eligible elderly persons to apply for fifth batch of vouchers under Pilot Scheme on Residential Care Service Voucher for the Elderly |
2019-01-26 | Government strives to build dementia and elderly friendly community |
2019-01-24 | Special arrangement for child care centres |
2019-01-23 | CSSA caseload for December 2018 |
2019-01-19 | Children and adolescents under guardianship commended for perseverance in facing adversity |
2019-01-15 | SWD invites applications for Enrolled Nurse Training Programme for Welfare Sector 2019-20 |
2019-01-08 | DSW joins Tang Shiu Kin and Ho Tim Charitable Fund to celebrate Lunar New Year with elderly |
2019-01-07 | Raising social security payments and adjusting eligible age for elderly CSSA from 60 to 65 from February |
2018-03-29 | Flag days in 2018-19 |
2018-03-21 | CSSA caseload for February 2018 |
2018-03-11 | SWD to invite applications for 20th batch of Support Programme for Employees with Disabilities |
2018-03-06 | Fujian Scheme opens for application from today |
2018-02-28 | CSSA caseload for January 2018 |
2018-02-08 | Government encourages young persons to join social welfare care services in building a caring and inclusive society |
2018-02-07 | Special arrangement for child care centres and youth centres |
2018-02-06 | DSW joins members of Tang Shiu Kin and Ho Tim Charitable Fund to celebrate Lunar New Year with elderly |
2018-02-03 | Children and adolescents under guardianship commended for outstanding performance |
2018-01-26 | Welfare allowances to be adjusted upwards in February |
2018-01-24 | CSSA caseload for December 2017 |
2018-01-16 | SWD invites eligible elderly persons to apply for third batch of vouchers under Pilot Scheme on Residential Care Service Voucher for the Elderly |
2018-01-15 | SWD invites applications for Enrolled Nurse Training Programme for Welfare Sector 2018-19 |
2017-03-30 | Flag days in 2017-18 |
2017-03-22 | CSSA caseload for February 2017 |
2017-03-17 | Relaxation of asset limits for existing Old Age Living Allowance and Guangdong Scheme |
2017-03-12 | SWD to invite applications for 16th batch of Support Programme for Employees with Disabilities |
2017-02-23 | SWD invites eligible elderly persons to apply for first batch of vouchers under Pilot Scheme on Residential Care Service Voucher for the Elderly |
2017-02-22 | CSSA caseload for January 2017 |
2017-02-13 | SWD launches Elderly Information Website |
2017-01-25 | CSSA caseload for December 2016 |
2017-01-25 | Arrangement for relatives of elderly persons applying for CSSA on their own to make declarations on financial support to be abolished in February |
2017-01-21 | DSW has joyful time with children and adolescents under guardianship |
2017-01-18 | DSW, Tang Shiu Kin and Ho Tim Charitable Fund celebrate Lunar New Year with elderly |
2017-01-16 | Welfare allowances to be adjusted upwards in February |
2017-01-16 | Construction works of SWD's first Integrated Rehabilitation Services Complex under its full supervision commence |
2016-03-30 | Flag days in 2016-17 |
2016-03-23 | CSSA caseload for February |
2016-03-16 | SWD launches new API 'There are Always More Solutions than Problems - Love Yourself, Love Your Family' |
2016-03-13 | SWD to invite applications for 12th batch of Support Programme for Employees with Disabilities |
2016-02-24 | CSSA caseload for January |
2016-01-31 | Maximum rent allowance under Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme to be adjusted upwards in February |
2016-01-20 | CSSA caseload for December 2015 |
2016-01-12 | DSW joins Tang Shiu Kin and Ho Tim Charitable Fund to celebrate Lunar New Year with elderly |
2016-01-09 | DSW shows care and concern for children and adolescents under guardianship |
2015-03-31 | Flag days in 2015-16 |
2015-03-21 | 100 youth volunteers commended at 15th anniversary of Hong Kong Outstanding Youth Volunteers Scheme |
2015-03-18 | CSSA caseload for February |
2015-03-15 | SWD to invite applications for eighth batch of Support Programme for Employees with Disabilities |
2015-03-08 | Relocation of SWD's Senior Citizen Card Office |
2015-03-01 | Commendation ceremony for Neighbourhood Support Child Care Project volunteer child carers |
2015-02-18 | CSSA caseload for January |
2015-02-10 | DSW, Tang Shiu Kin and Ho Tim Charitable Fund celebrate Lunar New Year with elderly |
2015-01-29 | Maximum rent allowance under CSSA Scheme to be adjusted upwards in February |
2015-01-23 | Partnership Fund for the Disadvantaged - Dedicated Fund for After-school Learning and Support Programmes opens for application |
2015-01-21 | CSSA caseload for December 2014 |
2015-01-11 | Enhanced After School Care Programme renders support to needy families |
2014-03-31 | Post-secondary students of CSSA families to be included in rent allowance calculation |
2014-03-19 | CSSA caseload for February |
2014-03-16 | SWD to invite applications for fourth batch of Support Programme for Employees with Disabilities |
2014-03-12 | DSW appeals for business and welfare sectors' support for PFD projects to help the disadvantaged |
2014-03-09 | SWD reminds elderly to return OALA Postal Review Forms |
2014-03-01 | Social Welfare Department's response to media enquiries |
2014-02-28 | Home Care Service for Persons with Severe Disabilities extends to all districts |
2014-02-19 | CSSA caseload for January |
2014-02-17 | SWD to conduct postal review on OALA Auto-conversion cases |
2014-02-16 | SWD launches animation series on positive parenting |
2014-01-27 | Welfare allowances to be adjusted upwards in February |
2014-01-23 | DSW, Tang Shiu Kin and Ho Tim Charitable Fund celebrate Lunar New Year with the elderly |
2014-01-22 | CSSA caseload for December 2013 |