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Finding permanent healthcare staff a costly issue says minister

Extra £10 million approved for DHSC

Problems of filling permanent healthcare positions on the Island need to be tackled.

That's the message from the health minister who says relying on bank or agency staff is an expensive alternative.

This week Tynwald approved an extra £10 million for Lawrie Hooper's department to make up a financial shortfall.

He says finding homes, and schools, for workers from off-Island is what's proving problematic: 

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