The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) has released the “Current Situation and Challenges of Hong Kong Elderly in the Greater Bay Area Community Aging: Qualitative Research Report". Retirement in Greater Bay Area (GBA) Mainland cities has become a popular topic in Hong Kong. HKCSS conducted a qualitative research to explore the feasibility of promoting retirement in the GBA, and the policy and service support needed to provide various retirement options for Hong Kong’s elderly, with the aim of enhancing their quality of life.  The research found that familiarity with GBA Mainland cities is a prerequisite for elderly residents considering a move. Factors favoring retirement in the GBA include lower living and medical costs, a more spacious environment, better air quality, and stronger human connections. Conversely, lack of knowledge about renting and home purchase in the Mainland, and the need to care for local relatives, hinder retirement in the GBA. Even among those already residing in the GBA, some still lack confidence in the quality of Mainland medical services, worry about the high costs for serious illnesses, and are concerned about their family members’ ability to provide timely care. These factors lead them to not rule out the possibility ...

The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) has released a study titled "Research on Expenditure Patterns of Grassroots Households (2019-2020)", based on data from the Census and Statistics Department's Household Expenditure Survey conducted in 2019/20. The study analyzes the monthly expenditures of grassroots households in areas such as food, housing, and education. As the Household Expenditure Survey did not include Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) households, the results of this study reflect the situation of grassroots families outside the CSSA system. Four specific groups were selected for in-depth exploration, namely private housing households, one-person households, elderly persons living alone / elderly doubletons, and households with children. Based on the findings and analysis, the HKCSS has put forward a series of policy recommendations aimed at reducing poverty and deprivation, and improving their quality of life. The study report (in Chinese with an English summary) is published and ready for download by Agency Members. A well-designed version will be uploaded soon. For enquiries, please contact Mr. Ronald Yick, Officer at the Council’s Policy Research and Advocacy unit, at 2864 2906 / [email protected] ...

In order to get the practitioners of the sector informed of the Council’s latest research findings and recommendations, the Council has endeavored to publish Research Brief from time to time. A new Research Brief has just been published, introducing the "Research on Expenditure Patterns of Grassroots Households (2019-2020)". This report based on data from the Census and Statistics Department's Household Expenditure Survey conducted in 2019/20. The study analyzes the monthly expenditures of grassroots households in areas such as food, housing, and education. As the Household Expenditure Survey did not include Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) households, the results of this study reflect the situation of grassroots families outside the CSSA system. Four specific groups were selected for in-depth exploration, namely private housing households, one-person households, elderly persons living alone / elderly doubletons, and households with children. Based on the findings and analysis, the HKCSS has put forward a series of policy recommendations aimed at reducing poverty and deprivation, and improving their quality of life. You may access the Research Brief: "Research on Expenditure Patterns of Grassroots Households (2019-2020)" (in Chinese) by following the link provided. If you have any enquiries, please call 2864 2906 or email [email protected] to contact Mr. Ronald ...

In order to get the practitioners of the sector informed of the Council’s latest research findings and recommendations, the Council has endeavored to publish Research Brief from time to time. A new Research Brief has just been published, introducing the "Current Situation and Challenges of Hong Kong Elderly in the Greater Bay Area Community Aging: Qualitative Research Report" This report primarily aims to explore the current situation of community-based retirement in the Greater Bay Area community for the Hong Kong Elderly. It summarizes how the Hong Kong elderly consider retirement options in the Greater Bay Area. It also identifies the related policies and service support required to provide various retirement options for the Hong Kong elderly so that their quality of life could be enhanced. You may access the Research Brief: "Current Situation and Challenges of Hong Kong Elderly in the Greater Bay Area Community Aging: Qualitative Research Report" by following the link provided. If you have any enquiries, please call 2876 2425 or email [email protected] to contact Mr. Ha, Officer of Policy Research and Advocacy of the Council ...

The ethnic minority (EM) community has been building and contributing throughout the history of Hong Kong. However, our society has yet been as inclusive as it should be for them to enjoy equal opportunities and resources for better wellbeing. To track local development and assess overall needs, especially the ethnic minority community members, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), with the generous support from the Kadoorie Charitable Foundation, has made a few research attempts in the past few years, including community survey in Yuen Long and Kwai Tsing. Neighbours in Numbers: Understanding ethnic minority community in Yuen Long and Kwai Tsing is a concerted effort between HKCSS, local social service partners, members of the community, government, public organisations and academia. We hope these findings are able to inform the public about social inclusion and diversity, the exclusion faced by the EM community members, and with that to act for building a more inclusive and diversified home for all of us. Download。 ...