Sozialverband Deutschland Hamburg

The Sozialverband Deutschland e.V., Landesverband Hamburg (SoVD Hamburg), is a traditional, non-profit association with a history of over 100 years. With approximately 600,000 members nationwide and about 26,000 members in the state, SoVD is one of the largest and most influential social-political interest groups in Germany.

• Social Law Counseling and Representation: SoVD Hamburg offers individual counseling and representation in social law matters, including issues with pension, health, long-term care, and accident insurance, as well as recognition of disabilities and severe disabilities.
• Patient Counseling: Specialized counseling for patients, particularly in socially disadvantaged urban areas, through health kiosks that provide medical and social support.
• Pension Counseling: Assistance in enforcing pension claims and reviewing pension decisions.
• Counseling and Representation with Authorities: Help in negotiations with basic security and social welfare offices, job centers, and the employment agency[1][2][4].

SoVD Hamburg works for a society in which all people can live well. The mission of the association is to provide support and protection to people who are disadvantaged due to poverty, disability, or other social disadvantages. The association advocates that everyone receives the necessary support, whether through medical treatment, aids, care, or financial assistance[1][2].

• Digitalization and Modernization: SoVD invests in the digitalization of its counseling and information services to provide better and more efficient support to its members.
• Local Healthcare Provision: The association promotes the establishment of health kiosks in socially disadvantaged regions to ensure low-threshold and local healthcare provision.
• Strengthening Social Infrastructure: SoVD is committed to stabilizing and strengthening social facilities, such as the SoVD vocational training centers and the housing company Meravis[2][3].