Social Services Archives

Social Security is a vital program that serves as a financial safety net for millions of Americans, providing essential benefits for retirees, individuals with disabilities, and families who have lost a loved one.

Understanding Social Security: What You Need to Know About Your Rights

Bill Oates - 11/03/2025 0

Choosing the right home care services for your loved ones is an intricate process that requires careful consideration. By evaluating their needs, understanding costs, and actively involving family members, it's possible to navigate these choices more confidently.

Understanding Home Care Choices: Which Is Right for Your Loved One?

Bill Oates - 21/02/2025 0

The agreement was signed by Óscar Urtasun, Councilor for Social Welfare and Housing; Ángeles Serna, President of TM Grupo Inmobiliario; and Francisco Galvañ, President of the Alicante branch of the Red Cross.

Torrevieja Partners with TM Grupo and Red Cross to Prevent Housing...

Staff Reporter - 18/02/2025 0

Neighbours reported they had not seen the man, who regularly walked his dog, for about a week.

Autopsy Rules Out Violent Deaths of Elderly British couple in San...

Staff Reporter - 16/02/2025 0

The discovery was made by Social Services personnel after the couple failed to respond to their calls.

Investigation Underway After Elderly British Couple Found Dead in San Fulgencio

Staff Reporter - 13/02/2025 0

Torrevieja’s PANGEA office supported 1,678 people in 2024

Staff Reporter - 06/02/2025 0

The road to recovery is not just about quitting—it’s about transforming your mindset, building resilience, and reclaiming control over your life.

Tips for Successfully Overcoming Addiction

Bill Oates - 05/02/2025 0

Managed by Fisabio, the study, known as 'La Soledad que Duele' (The Painful Loneliness), aims to identify tools and strategies to enhance the well-being of elderly patients.

Elche & Torrevieja Health Departments Lead Study on Loneliness in the...

Staff Reporter - 07/01/2025 0

Everyday trips that we take for granted, for example walking to the shops, visiting friends or out for a general stroll become impossible for many disabled who need to plan their journeys for exit and entry points on pavements.

A lack of Welfare and Mobility on Orihuela Costa

Peter Houghton - 31/12/2024 0

Marina Sáez, Councillor for Social Services, extended her congratulations to the entire team for their hard work and dedication, which has earned this well-deserved recognition.

Horadada Integra: A Model of Good Practice

Staff Reporter - 17/12/2024 0

The mayor with the councillor and staff in the refurbished offices

Expansion of Torrevieja’s Department of Social Welfare

Staff Reporter - 10/12/2024 0

The report, "Portrait of the Families of Orihuela 2024," aims to identify the needs and challenges faced by Orihuela families

The average income of a typical family in Orihuela is 19,651...

Staff Reporter - 06/12/2024 0

If you want your agenda, you can pick it up at the Concejalía de Igualdad from 9 December.

2025 Coeducational Agenda Published in Pilar de la Horadada

Staff Reporter - 05/12/2024 0

Vicente Pina emphasized the success of focusing on truancy and involving all related agents to address the issue effectively

Orihuela Hosts First School Absenteeism Conference with 200 Participants

Staff Reporter - 29/11/2024 0

The photo below shows Plaza de España in Benejúzar with the Town Hall and the fountain where the man jumped after setting himself on fire.

Man sets himself on fire outside Benejúzar Town Hall

Kevin Reardon - 24/12/2023 0

Firefighters Threaten to Cancel Summer coverage in Pilar de la Horadada and Santa Pola

Orihuela’s Family Department Meets with Regional Officials in Valencia to Advocate for Local Families

Call for British residents in Alicante and Málaga provinces to get a TIE

Spain Overreaches as 65,000 Airbnb Rentals illegally Blocked

Transport Ministry Allocates €12 Million to Maintain Airport Access Roads in Alicante

Orihuela’s Family Department Meets with Regional Officials in Valencia to Advocate for Local Families

Only Spaniards Need Apply: Foreigners Excluded from Aid in Valencia

Fond Farewell as Patricia Muirhead Retires from Help at Home Costa Blanca

Murcia Records Highest Child Poverty Rate in Spain, Affecting Over 122,000 Children

Torrevieja Invests Nearly €1.5M in Social Aid in 2024