DHSC managers to appear before abuse committee

A Tynwald committee looking at ways to protect children in care from abuse will be taking evidence later this week.

The Social Affairs Policy Review Committee is looking into the current systems which protect youngsters.

Department of Health and Social Care independent safeguarding chair Paul Burnett, chief executive Dr Malcolm Couch and director Debbie Bradshaw will appear before the committee at 3pm on Thursday.

The hearing will take place in the Legislative Council Chamber of Legislative Buildings on Bucks Road in Douglas and is open to the public.