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Cummal Mooar resident urges minister to keep home open

Mary tells Manx Radio the facility should be updated rather than shut down

A Cummal Mooar resident has appealed to the health and social care minister to keep the Ramsey home open rather than replacing it with a new facility.

Mary put the plea to Lawrie Hooper on Manx Radio's Mannin Line today (31 July):

Manx Care announced last week that the home will close in the next two years before a replacement is ready, something Mr Hooper says it against his department's policy.

The minister says the building can't be brought up to date:

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