The department's hotline will also not be available this week. The benefit areas of assistance with living expenses, basic security in old age and in the event of reduced earning capacity and assistance with care will then be available again for local citizens on the following Tuesday, 30 September 2025 during office hours from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 18:00. Appointments can be made in advance by e-mail at soziales@landkreis-boerde.de or by calling the department's hotline on +49 3904 7240-4112.