Benefits and Financial Support News
Changes to employment law in effect from 1 April 2024
Changes to employment legislation in the Isle of Man will come into force on 1 April 2024, as part of reforms to the Employment Act 2006.
The amendments will...
Thursday, 29 February 2024
Budget 2024 at a glance
Key rises in the following benefits:
Pensioners
Under the ‘triple lock’ uprating – the basic state retirement pension and Manx state pension increase by...
Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Cancer patients invited to a ‘give it a go’ afternoon at National Sports Centre
The team at the National Sports Centre (NSC) is inviting individuals who are living with or beyond cancer to a ‘Give it a Go’ Afternoon on 8 February 2024. ...
Monday, 5 February 2024
New artwork to be presented at the Community Health Service for Adults
Experts by Experience would like to invite you to a presentation of artwork at the Community Mental Health Service for Adults (CMHSA) between 5pm and 6pm on...
Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Isle of Man’s most popular baby names in 2023 revealed as Isabelle/Isabella and Archie, Noah and Oliver
The Central Registry has revealed the most popular forenames given to baby girls and boys in 2023 were Isabelle/Isabella and Archie, Noah and Oliver...
Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Commonwealth Games athletes amongst Isle of Man Sport appointments
Two former Commonwealth Games athletes have been appointed to a Committee that helps Government support and invest in the development of Isle of Man...
Tuesday, 23 January 2024
Minimum Wage Committee to undertake further assessment into impact of potential rate increase
The Minimum Wage Committee (‘the Committee’), an independent committee constituted of employer and worker representatives, commenced their review into the rates...
Monday, 15 January 2024
Manx Care’s Friends and Family Test results show over 90% overall service satisfaction rating
Manx Care has released its Friends and Family Test Survey data for the third quarter (October to September 2023). A total of 4,445 surveys were completed,...
Monday, 8 January 2024
HPV Year 8 School Vaccination Programme February 2024
Manx Care’s School Vaccination Team will be visiting the Island’s High Schools in February 2024 to deliver the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine programme. If...
Friday, 29 December 2023
Charity donates Christmas gifts to Women’s and Children’s wards at Noble’s Hospital
Some of Santa’s little helpers visited Noble’s Hospital yesterday (21 December 2023), delivering gift bags to the Children’s Ward, Maternity Ward and Neonatal...
Friday, 22 December 2023