Caring and Support News

Department issues consultation on proposed fees for Regulated Care Services

The Department of Social Care has issued a consultation document on the proposed fees for regulating care services on the Island in line with the forthcoming...
Friday, 17 August 2012

Handing over the keys for Reayrt Skyal

The Department of Social Care is happy to announce that the Contractor for Reayrt Skyal in Ramsey, Dandara, will be handing over the keys for the latest...
Friday, 13 July 2012

Isle of Man Government supports emergency relief for Yemen

The Isle of Man Government’s Overseas Aid Committee is supporting Oxfam in its response to the current food crisis in Yemen, where up to 10 million Yemenis face...
Tuesday, 3 July 2012

Social Care reaffirms its commitment to the Island's secure unit for children

The Department of Social Care has been contacted by several media organisations on the Island which have stated they have been contacted by the trade union...
Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Partnership consultation on draft Carers' Charter

The Department of Social Care in partnership with Crossroads Care, the Council of Voluntary Organisations, the Department of Health, the Department of Education...
Friday, 22 June 2012

Department thanks the public for views on consultation

The Department of Social Care wishes to thank the public for submitting their views to its consultation on the draft Regulation of Care Bill. The Bill will...
Monday, 18 June 2012

Bus boost for disabled youngsters

A conversation over Christmas dinner has led to a generous gift to disabled youngsters. Young members of the Phab club living down south now have their own...
Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Emergency aid for flood victims in Nepal

The Isle of Man Government’s Overseas Aid Committee has agreed to donate £25,000 to respond to flash flooding which struck Nepal in May. One of the worst...
Tuesday, 5 June 2012

Headteacher raises double his target for local charity

A headteacher who ran the London Marathon for a cause close to his heart has raised more than double his target. Adrian Shorthouse tackled the marathon, his...
Friday, 25 May 2012

Overseas Aid Committee members meet Baroness Cox

Members of the Isle of Man Government’s Overseas Aid Committee today (Friday, May 4) gained a personal insight into the work of one of the UK’s leading...
Friday, 4 May 2012