Health and Social Care News
Paul Richardson appointed as new DHSC Chief Officer
Paul Richardson has been appointed Chief Officer (CO) of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
Mr Richardson has had a long career in public...
Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Statement from DHSC and Manx Care regarding Cummal Mooar
The closure of Cummal Mooar has been put on hold, following further discussions between the Department of Health and Social Care and Manx Care.
This joint...
Wednesday, 23 August 2023
Discussions continue over future of Cummal Mooar
The Minister for Health and Social Care, Lawrie Hooper MHK, is reassuring residents of Cummal Mooar in Ramsey that it remains the Government’s intention to...
Friday, 28 July 2023
Changes ahead for the Health Services Consultative Committee
The Health Services Consultative Committee (HSCC) is currently tasked with reviewing and advising the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on the...
Friday, 14 July 2023
Next steps set out for Adoption Act 2021
An implementation plan for the Adoption Act (2021) has been published, clearly setting out when secondary legislation and supporting guidance will be...
Tuesday, 11 July 2023
NHS 75: Minister pays tribute to generations of health and care professionals
Tribute has been paid to generations of health and social care professionals and public servants as the Isle of Man marks the 75th anniversary of its National...
Tuesday, 4 July 2023
Tynwald asked to endorse two new funding models for care
The way nursing, residential and home care is accessed and paid for on Island will change, as Tynwald are asked to support further research on two models of...
Tuesday, 20 June 2023
CQC final reports published
The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) final four reports, as well as a programme overview report and a Quality Strategy from Manx Care, have now been...
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
Blood donation to become more inclusive on the Isle of Man
All donors who wish to give blood will go through the same screening process, regardless of their sexuality or gender, from 1 June 2023.
Previously men who had...
Thursday, 18 May 2023
Castle Pharmacy update
Following the suspension of the registered Pharmacists licence, Castle Pharmacy (Castletown) will cease providing pharmacy services on 19 May 2023.
The person...
Tuesday, 9 May 2023