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Social workers struggle with stress, ‘indefinite’ duties 2 months after deadly fire

February 12, 2026 at 12:30 AM
By Emily Hung
Social workers struggle with stress, ‘indefinite’ duties 2 months after deadly fire

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Government social workers supporting survivors of Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po fire are struggling to manage their “indefinite” duties, with poor communication about new initiatives compounding the stress of their already heavy caseloads. Several social workers, including a union leader, told the South China Morning Post that they needed clarity from authorities on their roles and duties to better manage public expectations and ensure relevant agencies, such as the Housing Bureau, could help...

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Government social workers supporting survivors of Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po fire are struggling to manage their “indefinite” duties, with poor communication about new initiatives compounding the stress of their already heavy caseloads. Several social workers, including a union leader, told the South China Morning Post that they needed clarity from authorities on their roles and duties to better manage public expectations and ensure relevant agencies, such as the Housing Bureau, could help... This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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Government social workers supporting survivors of Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po fire are struggling to manage their “indefinite” duties, with poor communication about new initiatives compounding the stress of their already heavy caseloads. Several social workers, including a union leader, told the South China Morning Post that they needed clarity from authorities on their roles and duties to better manage public expectations and ensure relevant agencies, such as the Housing Bureau, could help...

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