Need assessment will shape future support says Minister

Wednesday, 8 October 2014 00:00

Social need on the Isle of Man is being mapped out in an effort to better target resources.

The first Joint Strategic Needs Assessment has been published - Policy and Reform Minister Chris Robertshaw says it is a big step forward:

Information has been collected on things like income, employment, health and disability, housing and crime.

Figures for some things such as age of death or numbers of homeless people are still outstanding.

Mr Robertshaw says ultimately the assessment will help shape the future:

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