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Closure of Reayrt-ny-Baie won't lead to job losses

Residents expected to move into new Summerhill View facility later this month

The interim health minister has confirmed that no jobs will be lost following the closure of Reayrt-ny-Baie residential care home.

Approximately 51 staff members are affected by the transition, with 49 already redeployed.

Residents of Reayrt-ny-Baie are expected to move to the new £15 million Summerhill View care home in Douglas later this month.

The facility will be operated by private providers LV Care Group.

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan believes the move will help address staff shortages across the health service:

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