An information day for older people and those with disabilities is being held in Castletown Civic Centre from 1.30am to 3pm on June 23.
The aim of the day is to provide information about services and support available to those who need help in the south of the island.
‘We think an awful lot of people who need support do not know about what’s available,’ said Rebecca Dooley, rebalancing programme manager at the Department of Health and Social Care, which is organising the event with Southern Befrienders (SB) and Southern Community Initiatives (SCI).
‘We held these in Ramsey and Peel and they were very well attended,’ she added.
‘People may not need help just now but they wanted to know what was available.’
There will be exhibits and information from Age Isle of Man, social workers, the health services, social security, benefits advice, the independent living centre, Southern Befrienders, Southern Community Initiatives, Manx Macular Society, the family library, CIRCA and many more explaining what help and support they can provide.
Free tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
A raffle to raise funds for SB and SCI will be held on the day; at £1 a strip, there will be various prizes.
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