MHK says not enough is spent on front-end delivery

Tue, 03 Mar 2015

Not enough government money is being spent on 'front-end delivery'.

That's according to Chris Robertshaw - the former Policy and Reform and Social Care Minister.

The East Douglas MHK has spoken out saying improvements need to mirror changes in the Island's aging population.

Last month the Positive Action Group held a meeting to debate the role and contribution of older people in society.

Mr Robertshaw says it can't be underestimated but people need to be realistic about how demographics are altering - and need to move with it: