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Staff shortages behind physiotherapy waiting times

Patients waiting 10 to 15 weeks

The Isle of Man Government has blamed staffing cuts and increased demand for the physiotherapy waiting times on the Island.

It operates a self-referral system, which "allows you to book an appointment without needing to see your GP first."

However, those wishing to access the service will have to wait between 10 and 15 weeks, depending on whether you want to go to Douglas, Ramsey or Port Erin.

Manx Radio has contacted the Department of Health and Social Care for comment.

If you call 642120 between 10am and midday each day, as a returning patient to arrange to see a physio, you'll hear this pre-recorded message:

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