'Action needed' to ensure homeless people don't end up on the street

MHK says those needing support have few options following closure of Graih shelter

Action needs to be taken to ensure Manx residents dealing with homelessness don't end up sleeping on the streets.

That's from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse, who'll be raising the issue of support for homeless people in next week's sitting of the House of Keys.

The Housing and Communities Board recently confirmed it's been struggling to find a new service provider after Graih closed its emergency night shelter in September.

Mr Moorhouse says it leaves those needing help in a difficult position: