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"We think the way he was treated was inhumane."

Manx Newscast

Friday, 8 May 2026 - 10 minutes

The family of a boy who had to travel to Alder Hey by boat because Manx Care refused to provide an air ambulance say the way he was treated was 'inhumane'.

Fifteen-year-old Jamie seriously injured his hand last week and experienced a number of issues while trying to get the right care.

Speaking to Manx Radio, his brother Gary says he's suffered life-changing injuries because of the amount of time it took to get him to the children's hospital in Liverpool.

Manx Care and Alder Hey have been approached for comment:

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