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Latest News
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- DHSS listens to public opinion on fluoridation - Following an extensive consultation process, the Department of Health and Social Security today recommended to the Council of Ministers not to proceed with fluoridating the Island’s water. The Council of Minister’s have accepted this recommendation.
- Aids and Adaptations - Following the grant of additional funds for further waiting list initiatives from Tynwald, the Department of Health and Social Security are pleased to announce the commencement of the Aids and Adaptations Waiting List Initiative.
- DHSS announce increase in hospital activity and improved performance - The Department of Health and Social Security today announced that in April 2008 there was another marked increase in the number of patients being seen and treated at Noble’s Hospital.
- DHSS announces waiting list initiative for Ear, Nose and Throat surgery - The Department of Health and Social Security has today announced that, following the grant of additional funds for further waiting lists by Tynwald last month, a Waiting List Initiative will soon commence in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery (ENT).
- DHSS welcomes new Member for Health - The Department of Health and Social Security is pleased to welcome Alan Crowe MLC to the position of Member for Health for the Department.
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InTouch Online
Intouch is our staff newsletter, written by members of staff for members of staff. However, many of the articles and items in our newsletter are about topics that impact on the lives of everyone living in the Island. This is why we have decided to provide an online version of the newsletter, which is available to everyone.
To read Intouch Online click this link
Parliamentary Questions and Answers
The DHSS exists to serve the people living in the Isle of Man and has a duty to answer the questions of those elected to office by Manx residents. You can find out what the DHSS has been asked at each parliamentary sitting and how the DHSS responded to each question by clicking this link
About the DHSS
If you would like to know more about the Department of Health and Social Sercurity and to meet the Senior Management Team, click this link
Useful Contacts
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