Meeting the needs of young people with serious medical conditions is the remit of a new charity in the Isle of Man.
Bridge the Gap was launched at an event at The Courthouse on Athol Street in Douglas last night.
Gill Crossley is on the charity's committee, and spoke to Manx Radio at the launch:
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