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Social workers in the Isle of Man are being asked to attend an open meeting at lunchtime today.
The Lodge in Braddan is the venue, between 12.30 and 2pm.
The meeting is open to all social workers, together with student and trainee social workers.
Chairman of the Island branch of the British Association of Social Workers John McKenzie says they need to stand up for their profession:
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