Plans for more rigorous testing for sheltered housing

Friday, 2 October 2015 00:00

Elderly people on the Island will have to undergo more rigorous testing in order to qualify for sheltered housing.

New government proposals are aiming to achieve "greater fairness" in the allocation of public sector accommodation.

MHK Chris Thomas has responsibility for housing - he says a point's based system would be introduced:

The idea has gone out to public consultation - Mr Thomas says something has to change:

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