Garff MHK Daphne Caine is calling for the establishment of a children’s commissioner role, as exists in Jersey and across the UK.
Mrs Caine, the former children’s champion, described that role as being not fit for purpose, and said that a ’non-political’ […]
MHKs discuss antisocial behaviour in Onchan
Politicians, police and youth groups are all needed to help tackle antisocial behaviour in Onchan, according to the region’s MHKs.
The issue has been under the spotlight after toilets in Onchan Park were […]
The Hon. Member for Onchan (Mr Callister) to ask the Minister for Health and Social Care:
Pursuant to the Select Committee Report on Accommodation for Vulnerable Young People, what plans the Department has: a) to publish an accommodation strategy for vulnerable young adults; b) to publish a framework that focuses on need […]
The Hon. Member for Onchan (Mr Callister) to ask the Minister for Health and Social Care:
Pursuant to the Select Committee Report on Accommodation for Vulnerable Young People, what work has been undertaken by the Department to ensure that statutory services place vulnerable people at the centre of all aspects planning and […]
The Hon. Member for Onchan (Mr Callister) to ask the Minister for Health and Social Care:
What plans the Government has to set up a fund for young people leaving care, similar to the fund set up in Jersey, to continue the role of the Government as a corporate parent?
The Hon. Member for Onchan (Mr Callister) to ask the Minister for Policy and Reform:
Pursuant to the Select Committee Report on Accommodation for Vulnerable Young People, when Public Health will undertake a joint strategic needs assessment of loneliness, including a consistent measure of loneliness and a summary of the existing evidence […]
The Hon. Member for Onchan (Mr Callister) to ask the Minister for the Treasury:
Pursuant to the Select Committee Report on Accommodation for Vulnerable Young People, what work has been undertaken to review existing legislation to identify the vires of paying rent direct to suitable landlords, where it is in the best […]
The Hon. Member for Onchan (Mr Callister) to ask the Minister for Infrastructure:
Pursuant to the Select Committee Report on Accommodation for Vulnerable Young People, what work has been undertaken to review the regulations relating to the entry of care leavers and estranged young people onto public sector housing waiting lists and […]
The Hon. Member for Onchan (Mr Callister) to ask the Minister for the Treasury:
Pursuant to the Select Committee Report on Accommodation for Vulnerable Young People, what work has been undertaken to pilot a guarantor scheme for care leavers and estranged young people to enable them to obtain a tenancy?
The Hon. Member for Onchan (Mr Callister) to ask the Minister for Infrastructure:
Pursuant to the Select Committee Report on Accommodation for Vulnerable Young People, what work has been undertaken by the Department to develop a youth homelessness strategy?