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Need assessment will shape future support says Minister

Wed, 08 Oct 2014

Social need on the Isle of Man is being mapped out in an effort to better target resources.

The first Joint Strategic Needs Assessment has been published - information has been collected on things like income, employment, health and disability, housing and crime.

Figures for some things such as age of death or numbers of homeless people are still outstanding.

Policy and Reform Minister Chris Robertshaw says ultimately the assessment will help shape the future:

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• Chris Robertshaw MHK