Manx Care says family carers on the Isle of Man need more support.

It's after recent figures showed a stark increase in demand on the Island's only respite care unit for adults with learning difficulties.

Some families have been 'stood down' at last minute due to the lack of available beds at Hollydene in Radcliffe Villas in Douglas.

In this edition of Newscast, Manx Radio speaks with Manx Care's Interim Director of Social Care, Safeguarding and Mental Health, David Hamilton, Family Carer John Shepperd, and Fran Tinkler - Manx Mencap's Health Coordinator.