Benefits and Financial Support News
12 to 17 year olds vaccine clinic cancelled to further increase booster rollout
The vaccine clinic that was due to be held this weekend for 12 to17 year olds to receive a COVID vaccine is now cancelled.
Instead, the clinic will be used to...
Thursday, 16 December 2021
Christmas holiday voucher scheme approved
Parents and carers of children who are registered for free school meals in the Isle of Man will receive vouchers to spend on groceries during the Christmas...
Thursday, 16 December 2021
People asked to check toys are safe for children
People are being reminded to check toys are safe for children by looking at the safety standard symbols.
The Office of Fair Trading is asking the public to be...
Thursday, 16 December 2021
COVID-19 Winter Disruption Scheme Open for Applications
Applications are now open for the COVID-19 Winter Disruption Scheme, which provides additional financial support to the Island’s catering, hospitality, leisure,...
Friday, 10 December 2021
New Manx Youth Games shirts made from plastic bottles
Children set to take part in next summer’s Sporting Club Manx Youth Games will wear new eco-friendly shirts made from recycled plastic bottles with...
Monday, 22 November 2021
Health and Lifestyle Survey opens to all
Public Health Isle of Man has announced that the 2021 Health and Lifestyle Survey is now open to anyone who wishes to take part.
An invitation to complete the...
Monday, 22 November 2021
Free TV licences for over 75s extended for 2022
The Isle of Man Government will continue to meet the cost of TV licences for residents aged over 75 who don't receive income support until the end of 2022.
The...
Friday, 12 November 2021
Inflation Report: October 2021
The latest inflation report, compiled and published by the Economic Affairs team at the Cabinet Office, shows inflation stood at 4.4% for October 2021.
A...
Thursday, 11 November 2021
Delay proposed to Employed Person’s Allowance changes
Tynwald Members will be asked at January’s sitting to approve a further six-month delay to changes to rules around Employed Person’s Allowance (EPA).
The...
Thursday, 4 November 2021
LoveIOM Gift Card Scheme now open for merchant applications from within the hospitality sector
The LoveIOM Gift Card Scheme, is now open for merchant applications from the hospitality sector. The scheme was introduced in August by the Economic Recovery...
Monday, 11 October 2021