Minister pledging to reduce waiting lists
Creating a separate waiting list pathway for children with autism will help reduce mental health waiting lists.
That’s the pledge from the health and social care minister who acknowledges there are 'substantial' delays in accessing the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
David Ashford says tackling waiting lists will be a priority for the next administration – and the next minister – but is glad some work has started:

Overhead MER cables brought down in Laxey
Health minister: 'Manx Care 2.0 is right around the corner'
BMA ballot for industrial action delayed 'as long as possible'
Commissioners want 'professional assessment' on importance of Westhill House
Prison officer declares for Middle