To establish the social worker as a person of reference for everybody universally from the day we are born

At present in Catalonia everyone has access to a doctor or family GP, whereas access to a social worker is mired in stigma. It is clear that we must help persons who are in extreme situations (suffering addictions, mental health problems, extreme poverty, social exclusion, etc.). However, the coronavirus has highlighted the fact that the risk of ending up in vulnerable circumstances can arise all of a sudden, despite having formerly been in a comfortable social position. We must establish the social worker as a person of reference from the day we are born, regardless of age, and everyone must have universal access to a professional of reference who can support them with their vital development, particularly in the most difficult times or at a major turning point in life, adopting a holistic perspective to strengthen the relationship between the individual and the community, and integrating the educational, cultural, healthcare and social dimensions.