This area of the site provides information on services which aim to:
- ensure the safety and protection of vulnerable adults, young people and children
- support individuals and families to maintain independence and to exercise choice about the way they live their lives
Getting a Service
Services for social work are accessed through local social work offices and most services are provided following an assessment of need. There may be a charge for some services - see our Social Care Charging Policy for more information. For non-urgent requests, you can also apply online for care and support services.
We offer assistance to adults / older people including Adult Support & Protection; Learning Disabilities; Mental Health; Physical Disabilities; Sensory Impairment and Support at Home.
Social Work Services offer assistance to children and their families facing difficulties in their lives. Services available include Adoption & Fostering; Child Protection; Family Based Respite and Leaving Care.
Are you looking after someone? Across Glasgow, regardless of where they live, carers can access a range of services through locally based centres and projects.
The key objective of Criminal Justice services is to achieve a reduction in re-offending; increase social inclusion of former offenders and support for victims of crime.
Do you have an alcohol or drug problem? Glasgow Addiction Services provide a variety of services through Community Addiction Teams.
Homeless or about to be? Find out where to get help.
The Housing Options Guide provides information and advice about Housing in Glasgow.
Care Inspectorate (formerly Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland) inspects, regulates and supports improvement of care and social work and child protection services across Scotland.
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