The Tynwald Advisory Council on Disabilities is outdated and a new way forward is needed.

That's according to members of it who say it's time to adopt a different approach.

The council was established in 1981 but it will be stood down.

Council Member David Gawne says: "The Council has played an effective role over the years in addressing and driving forward many issues around disability, but the time is now right to adopt a different approach which will better serve the needs of the disabled community.

"The new equality legislation gives the opportunity for carrying out such a review and the third sector looks forward to working with government in developing that new approach."

Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas MHK says: "So many Tynwald Advisory Council members have contributed so much over many years but the Council has now done the job it was set up to do.

"I look forward to working with our Equality Champion, Jane Poole-Wilson MLC, and the recently appointed Equality Advisor, Dawn Kinnish, to make sure that those who need their voice heard about Equality Act implementation and connected issues can get their voice heard."