Neighbourhood social worker successful but more to be done

The ‘Neighbourhood Social Worker’, launched in April 2023, has proved its value and allows for optimism, however there is much more that can still be done, Deputy Welfare Minister Clea Papaellina told a conference to review the institution on Friday.

The programme, she said, has moved from pilot stage to islandwide and since it was launched has contributed to prevention, early intervention and promoting social cohesion, by being close to those who need it....