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Island 'won't mirror UK on care worker shortage'

DHSC Minister says profile of staff different

The Island won't face the same predicted shortage of care workers as the UK in the wake of Brexit.

That's according to the Health and Social Care Minister.

Last week, a UK think tank warned that England could face a shortfall of staff in the sector, if free movement for EU workers is not maintained in the deal.

David Ashford says, although the Island is tied in with the UK on any future agreement, the profile of staff is different here:

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