Help for elderly to be showcased

Thursday, 22 January 2015 00:00

Support services available for elderly people on the Island will be showcased tomorrow.

The Department of Health and Social Care is running the 'Supporting Older People in Mann' scheme - this time at the Manx Legion Club in Douglas.

Over 20 organisations will be on hand to offer help and advice, ranging from Housing Matters to the Salvation Army.

Rebecca Dooley works within Adult Services - she says primarily it's an awareness raising event:

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