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Foster carers 'looking for action'

MHK seeks progress update from health minister

The Children's Champion says the Island's foster carers are 'looking for action'.

In the House of Keys next week, Tim Baker will ask the health minister what progress his department has made in recruiting foster carers in the last three months, to what extent there's a shortfall, and what plans there are to improve recruitment.

It's one of the key areas for improvement Mr Baker highlighted in his first annual report as Children's Champion.

He told Manx Radio David Ashford was receptive to his ideas during the debate in January:

You can watch Mr Baker's full interview with Manx Radio's Dollin Mercer below:

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