The biggest difference between special social work and traditional double support work is that

The biggest difference between special care social work and traditional double support work lies in its nature and goal.

Social work that gives special care to the entitled groups, that is, those who have made contributions and sacrifices to the country and society, provides good treatment in both spiritual and material aspects and helps them recover and develop in society. Its goal is to help the entitled groups solve their difficulties, prevent the occurrence of "energy loss", help them enjoy welfare benefits and provide life care at the same time.

The traditional "double support" work (also known as "double support movement") is a social activity under the leadership of the Party, which aims at consolidating and strengthening the unity of the military, the government and the people, and organizing and mobilizing the military and the people throughout the country to unite and struggle for the cause of revolution, construction and reform in China. Its main goal is to support the army, support the government and love the people, emphasize the participation of the whole people in national defense and army building, strengthen the unity between the army, the government and the people, and promote national prosperity.

Generally speaking, the social work of special care mainly focuses on individuals, while the traditional "double support" work focuses more on the participation of the whole people in national defense and army building. This is not to say that there is no overlap between the two jobs. In fact, they promote each other to some extent, because the smooth development of preferential treatment can further strengthen the unity of the army, the government and the people.