What Is Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Social Services (東華三院社會服務科)?

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Social Services Division (東華三院社會服務科) is the social service arm of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs), a major Hong Kong charitable organisation. Its website, tungwahcsd.org, is the public information hub for the division's services, units, programmes, research, and publications. It is useful if you are looking for elderly, youth and family, or rehabilitation services, want to search for a service unit by district, or need updates on activities and volunteer opportunities. Note that part of TWGHs' services are subsidised by the Social Welfare Department, but the site does not state that all services are free or open without registration.

What the organisation is

The Social Services Division sits under Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and delivers community-based social services across Hong Kong. The site presents it as the entry point for learning about the division, its service plans, and its units.

Service areas covered

The website groups its work into four main areas:

• Elderly services (安老服務)
• Youth and family services (青少年及家庭服務)
• Rehabilitation services (復康服務)
• Social enterprises and social innovation (社會企業及社會創新)

These categories also appear as filters in the site's search tools, so you can narrow results to the type of service you need.

What you can do on the site

The homepage and navigation offer several practical functions:

• Service unit search (服務單位搜尋): filter by service category and by district, including Central and Western, Kowloon City, Yuen Long, North, Southern, Tai Po, Tuen Mun, Eastern, Sha Tin, Yau Tsim Mong, Sham Shui Po, Wan Chai, Tsuen Wan, Kwai Tsing, Sai Kung, Kwun Tong, Cheung Sha Wan, Islands, and Wong Tai Sin.
• Service building search (服務大樓搜尋): the same district list, for locating buildings rather than individual units.
• Keyword search (關鍵字搜尋): search the site directly by term.
• Activity news (活動消息): announcements about programmes and events.
• Research and development (研究及發展): studies and findings published by the division.
• Publications (出版刊物): printed and published materials.
• Volunteer recruitment (義工招募): opportunities to get involved.
• Careers (加入社會服務科): information on joining the division.

Examples of programmes and news listed

The site highlights a range of current and recurring initiatives, which gives a sense of the division's scope:

• 安辭在家 3.0「無憾旅程」計劃 (2026–2028): a programme using a Co-Care and cross-professional case management approach.
• 第十一屆賽馬會青少年足球領袖計劃 (2014–2026): run with the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Manchester United.
• 賽馬會安寧頌：融和篇 (東華三院): supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, under the rehabilitation services division.
• TungPo Café: opened 4 November 2024.
• iBakery: seasonal gift boxes and restaurant offerings, such as a Parents' Day set menu.
• 油麻地社區客廳: opened 15 April 2026, aimed at expanding living space and encouraging neighbourly support.
• Research announcements: for example, findings on the "家長樂輕鬆計劃2.0" and on the psychological stress and support needs of carers of people in mental health recovery.

Who this site is for

• People seeking services: use the unit and building search to find a location by district and service type.
• Carers and families: the news and programme listings cover caregiver support, respite resources, and family-focused projects.
• Volunteers and job seekers: dedicated sections cover volunteer recruitment and careers.
• Researchers and partners: the research and publications sections collect the division's output.

Practical notes

• The site is available in Chinese and English, with a link to the main TWGHs homepage.
• Standard pages include a site map, FAQ, privacy policy, disclaimer, copyright notice, and contact details.
• The footer states that part of TWGHs' services are subsidised by the Social Welfare Department. This indicates public funding for some services, but it does not mean every service is free or requires no application — check the individual unit or programme for its own arrangements.