Older residents will not be marginalised
The Health Minister has hit out at suggestions elderly people will be left isolated by a funding cut for Meals on Wheels services.
It was announced last week that Age Concern - who have provided the catering for the last decade - would no longer receive a £150,000 per year subsidy.
Kate Beecroft told the House of Keys her Department was under no obligation to pay for such a service, and that the number of people using it was 'dwindling'.
Although Meals on Wheels are not being put out to tender, a list of alternative providers will be published before the end of the year.
The Minister dismissed fears the move will hit the vulnerable:
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