Manx Care spending set to exceed £361.8 Million budget

Friday, 10 October 2025 00:00

The Health Minister has confirmed that Manx Care’s forecasted spend exceeded its budget on all three reporting dates.

In response to Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper's written question about the 2025/26 forecast, Claire Christian said the overspend rose from £5 million in June to £9 million in July and August.

The full-year budget is £361.8 million, including a 2% efficiency target.

It also includes a £4.3 million uplift, with a £10 million contingency from Treasury added in August to help cover cost pressures.

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