The health minister will ask for £10 million in Tynwald next month
Rising drug costs as a result of Covid-19, Brexit and staff shortages are just some of the reasons why the Department of Health and Social Care will be requesting £10 million for Manx Care.
The health minister will ask Tynwald for the additional funding next month.
Lawrie Hooper says the rising costs were unexpected and more money is needed:
'Unpleasant conditions' expected around the coasts during red weather warning
The red warning for coastal overtopping comes into force from 1pm
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Storm Bram: Red weather warning to come into force later
We're told to expect 'severe' coastal overtopping this afternoon
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