The new Welfare Benefit Service Point (WSPP) of the Welfare Benefit Management Service (WPS) of the Ministry of Social Welfare at the Municipality of Polos Chrysochous was put into operation today, thus increasing the number of WSPPs to eight. As a remote area, the municipality of Polos Chrysochous has an increased need for better and hassle-free services for its residents. Recognizing this need, in cooperation and with the support of the Municipality of Polos Chrysochous, the Ministry of State proceeded with the establishment of the new SEEP in the area, with the aim of improving the services offered to the citizens of the local community.
In the next period, a Social Worker will be assigned to the SSEP of the City of Chrysochous, as part of the broader plan of the Ministry of State to create single points of service for citizens on all social welfare issues, with the simultaneous provision of services of all Departments/Services of the Ministry of State by trained staff. The main objective of the strategy of the Ministry of State is to promote social intervention as a key tool to free citizens from benefits and promote their social and labour reintegration through the provision of the necessary psychosocial support.
It is recalled that there are eight SEEPs operating nationwide, which are located at the Central Offices of the Hellenic Ministry of Social Affairs, at the KE.PO. Nicosia, Limassol, Limassol, Paphos and Xylofagou, in Kyperounda, in the Multipurpose Social Welfare and Employment Centre of the Municipality of Larnaca and in Polis Chrysochous (near the Town Hall).
Citizens can be served at the SSEPs only by appointment electronically either through the website of the YMCA or the website of KEPO, or by telephone (free call) via the KEPO call centre at 8000 2000 (option 2). The KEPOs operate Monday to Friday from 8 am to 2:30 pm.
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