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Made I laugh that did.

Enough NHS dentists are essential. The solution lies with the Government. It never used to be a problem - obviously is across now but there's no reason the IOM can't resolve the issue here.

I suppose it's pointless to expect parents to assume some responsibility for a childs bad teeth?

Might not instilling a proper dental hygiene - brushing - cleaning routine ( as was done in times gone by ) help?

Also cutting down on sugar laden sweets etc etc.

Worth repeating

I suppose it's pointless to expect parents to assume some responsibility for a childs bad teeth?

Methinks I did espy iomrob in Chester Street Shoprite about 10 am ish on Wednesday ( or was it Tuesday ) this week?

Could well be wrong but whoever it was didn't half resemble you.

I still stand by my opinion that any one of us could potentially end up homeless, either through mental breakdown, bad fortune, addiction or lots of other reasons, this is why I try to be as sympathetic as possible.

Quite right. I agree 100%. It could happen to anyone. All it needs is a little twist of fate or two and bang, you're gone.

Read this on IOMonline.

 

Thought it was sad that the homeless/rough sleepers are reduced to squatting.

 

Squatting is only a very temporary solution: it damages the property, is insanitary, and insecure.

 

Is there a need for a drop in centre on the Island? A bunk room, lockers, a toilet, showers etc. I'm a bit surprised the Churches/Charities haven't raised the issue and got into a partnership with the Government. Or am I just missing things already ongoing?

 

I'd favour it being charity run, separate from Government - more flexible, less bureaucratic and with closer monitoring to ensure the money is used properly.

 

Plus there needs to be research done to understand why this is happening: poverty, substance abuse, choice - rough sleeping is a complex issue. Have we as an Island got a grip on it?

Regarding a first point of contact, this charity group across seem to have got an effective grip on the problem.

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