please help stop the closure of isle of man children center CARE HOMES and save 100s of jobs
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Sara Forsythe
11 years ago
another sign of our corrupt, thoughtless govt putting money before what is right. Time for a vote of no confidence in the govt!!!
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Mervyn Donnell
11 years ago
This situation stinks. The inevitable St.Christophers failures are going to move the problem of kids who need love and care onto the already stretched police, judiciary and prison systems.
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Elaine Fayle
11 years ago
Leave it alone
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kerry sharpe
11 years ago
I've been researching the history of The Children's Centre for a book to celebrate their 150th Anniversary. Not a lot of people realise that they've been operational for so long. Nor do people realise the full extent of the services they offer - because The Children's Centre has continually worked away quietly in the background, helping and protecting children and their families when they are at their most vulnerable. From the 1868 one room in a Douglas back street to the multi-faceted organisation they've now become, The Children's Centre has cared for our Island's children through times when no one else - including the IOM government - was caring for our children. If we allow current politicians to reduce the care which The Children's Centre currently offers the Island, then we will all be the poorer for it. Kerry Sharpe Writer, The History of The Children's Centre (working title)
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erin Price
11 years ago
fantastic place, fantastic people, really helped me and my son out when I needed someone. it would be such a shame if we/ the isle were to loose this fantastic place.
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Jude Maddrell
11 years ago
How can anyone say that taking over 2 million pounds per annum out of the Manx economy is saving the manx taxpayer money? do tell............
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Steve Reeder
11 years ago
underhand tactics from an incompetent parliament
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Caroline Helks
11 years ago
keep the IOM Children's centre...it has a proven track record for a considerable time....it shouldn't be about the money but the quality of care.
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Peter Hooson-Owen
11 years ago
Manx based folk have fund raised to support a Manx based charity. Why can IoMG not support a Manx charity?
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Victoria Venn
11 years ago
This is terrible for the staff and of course the families in need. This decision needs to be changed!!!
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Sue Tustain
11 years ago
it is an absolute disgrace this is happening children are losing their homes and staff who are more like family than staff . The whole tendering process is/has been corrupt and managed by people who have worked together in the UK and have had insight into the tendering process and interviews. The CEO and other should hang their heads in shame
Oh dear. The Banana Republicans are at it again. Sheletered as it is from any oversight, sadly the IOM is all about what you can get away with.
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Donna Jamieson
11 years ago
Very sad to hear this news,
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David Clark
11 years ago
MHK's with conflicted interests. Shameful.
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Jennifer Callister
11 years ago
disgusting
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Geoff Thomas
11 years ago
Disgrace, this island is being ruined by those in power
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Jennifer Dobson
11 years ago
I support the MANX family center and all the work they have done over the many years for the Islands children.
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Lesley Dorward
11 years ago
My son went to IoM Children's centre from being a baby til he was 10 - I had to work full time so thefull time baby unit, holiday and after school were invaluable to me. When I went through the court system during my divorce their 3rd party contact centre was a lifesaverto keep me and my boy safe from the ex. There are many good people working at the Centre for children and their parents from all walks of life. If the other agency got the tenders by undercutting costs then goodness knows how the children will fare. I know St Christophers is a fine charity, but in all the 10 years I lived on the Isle of Man Id never heard their name when talking 'child care' it was always the IoM Children's Centre
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Rosie Irvine
11 years ago
you have my full support. the children centres services are so vital for many families and children all over the island. im thoroughly disgusted with what is happening so far. this cannot be allowed to happen.
another sign of our corrupt, thoughtless govt putting money before what is right. Time for a vote of no confidence in the govt!!!
This situation stinks. The inevitable St.Christophers failures are going to move the problem of kids who need love and care onto the already stretched police, judiciary and prison systems.
Leave it alone
I've been researching the history of The Children's Centre for a book to celebrate their 150th Anniversary. Not a lot of people realise that they've been operational for so long. Nor do people realise the full extent of the services they offer - because The Children's Centre has continually worked away quietly in the background, helping and protecting children and their families when they are at their most vulnerable. From the 1868 one room in a Douglas back street to the multi-faceted organisation they've now become, The Children's Centre has cared for our Island's children through times when no one else - including the IOM government - was caring for our children. If we allow current politicians to reduce the care which The Children's Centre currently offers the Island, then we will all be the poorer for it. Kerry Sharpe Writer, The History of The Children's Centre (working title)
fantastic place, fantastic people, really helped me and my son out when I needed someone. it would be such a shame if we/ the isle were to loose this fantastic place.
How can anyone say that taking over 2 million pounds per annum out of the Manx economy is saving the manx taxpayer money? do tell............
underhand tactics from an incompetent parliament
keep the IOM Children's centre...it has a proven track record for a considerable time....it shouldn't be about the money but the quality of care.
Manx based folk have fund raised to support a Manx based charity. Why can IoMG not support a Manx charity?
This is terrible for the staff and of course the families in need. This decision needs to be changed!!!
it is an absolute disgrace this is happening children are losing their homes and staff who are more like family than staff . The whole tendering process is/has been corrupt and managed by people who have worked together in the UK and have had insight into the tendering process and interviews. The CEO and other should hang their heads in shame
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Oh dear. The Banana Republicans are at it again. Sheletered as it is from any oversight, sadly the IOM is all about what you can get away with.
Very sad to hear this news,
MHK's with conflicted interests. Shameful.
disgusting
Disgrace, this island is being ruined by those in power
I support the MANX family center and all the work they have done over the many years for the Islands children.
My son went to IoM Children's centre from being a baby til he was 10 - I had to work full time so thefull time baby unit, holiday and after school were invaluable to me. When I went through the court system during my divorce their 3rd party contact centre was a lifesaverto keep me and my boy safe from the ex. There are many good people working at the Centre for children and their parents from all walks of life. If the other agency got the tenders by undercutting costs then goodness knows how the children will fare. I know St Christophers is a fine charity, but in all the 10 years I lived on the Isle of Man Id never heard their name when talking 'child care' it was always the IoM Children's Centre
you have my full support. the children centres services are so vital for many families and children all over the island. im thoroughly disgusted with what is happening so far. this cannot be allowed to happen.