Issue was highlighted in CQC report following inspection
The reduced size of respite services on the Island offers limited provision to support the wider system.
That's according to a new report from the CQC, which follows an inspection at Hospice Isle of Man late last year.
The issue has been escalated to Department of Health and Social Care.
Health Minister Lawrie Hooper says tackling the issue will be a challenge:
You can find the report in full HERE.
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