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Manx Care is still being 'underfunded' says CEO

Cope claims it should have received extra £55 million this year

Manx Care says it wouldn't have an overspend if it had been properly funded in the first place.

The Island's healthcare provider was given £308 million by Treasury but is expected to spend £330 million this financial year.

An independent review of health and social care in 2019 made a number of recommendations including a new funding structure for Manx Care.

But Chief Executive Teresa Cope says it's still being underfunded:

You can watch the full discussion from Manx Radio's Mannin Line below:

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