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Social Workers in Hong Kong Overwhelmed After Tai Po Fire

2/12/2026

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Social workers in Hong Kong report overwhelming stress as they support Tai Po fire survivors.
The government’s 'one social worker per household' initiative assigns one worker to 1,984 families, with workers reporting unclear guidance about roles.
The stress intensified after the death of a social worker in January, raising concerns about workloads.
Workers call for clearer guidance from authorities to manage public expectations and improve Housing Bureau support.

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Social workers in Hong Kong report overwhelming stress as they support Tai Po fire survivors.
The government’s 'one social worker per household' initiative assigns one worker to 1,984 families, with workers reporting unclear guidance about roles.
The stress intensified after the death of a social worker in January, raising concerns about workloads.
Workers call for clearer guidance from authorities to manage public expectations and improve Housing Bureau support.