Cannan: Health budget remains 'a serious concern'

Chief minister says future funding may need to be looked at

The chief minister believes there will need to be a serious look at future funding options for healthcare on the Island.

Alfred Cannan's comments come after the Department of Health and Social Care was given a £45million increase in this year's Budget.

It increases the funds available for health services to £412million.

Mr Cannan told Tynwald Manx Care's ability to remain in budget remains 'a serious concern'.

He says the current situation isn't sustainable:

The health and social care minister says she’s aiming for the Isle of Man to have the best ‘small island’ health and social care system.

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