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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

Restoration and recovery project update

An update on phase two of Manx Care’s ‘Restoration and Recovery’ (R&R) programme to reduce waiting times for some hospital procedures, will be laid before...
Thursday, 27 April 2023

Council responds to report on children’s oral health

The Council of Ministers is seeking changes to the recommendations of the Oral Health in Children Report, to align with existing work which is planned to...
Tuesday, 4 April 2023

Hospice services reviewed by CQC

Hospice Isle of Man has been praised for its ‘strong team working culture’ and treatment of patients in the latest report by the Care Quality Commission...
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Mandate sets out expectations of Manx Care for next 12 months and beyond

The 2023-24 Mandate to Manx Care document which sets out the services and standards Manx Care is required to deliver, will be laid before the March sitting of...
Monday, 13 February 2023

CQC reports published for Island GP Surgeries

The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) initial reports for all Island GP Surgeries are now available online. The reports highlight some of the individual good...
Monday, 23 January 2023

National Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Strategy update

Following the public consultation to inform a national autism strategy, the Department of Health and Social Care will be delaying the development of a formal...
Thursday, 1 December 2022

Medicinal Cannabis dispensing service launch

The Islands first medicinal cannabis dispensing service, through Karsons Pharmacy in Onchan, will open this week. From 1 December patients with a private...
Wednesday, 30 November 2022
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