The former health minister says Manx Care's mandate for the upcoming year amounts to the 'largest assault on NHS care the Island has ever seen'.

Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper argues the health body's operating plan evidences a concerted effort from government to 'push people towards private options'.

The documents are set to be laid before Tynwald later this month; and will be subject to a general debate.

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