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Work already underway to improve care plans, says minister

Report calls for 'urgent improvement' at Manannan Court

The health minister says work to improve care plans at the Island's acute in-patient mental health facility is getting underway today.

The findings of a review into Manannan Court were published this afternoon, describing the current plans as "poor".

Dr Tommy Dickinson, who authored the report, found the present set-up isn't evidence based, and patients don't take part in developing their own care plans.

David Ashford MHK believes it's important treatment is tailored to each patient:

You can watch the full interview with Manx Radio's Sian Cowper below:

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