Health and Social Care News
Vaccination sessions for Island’s air and sea carrier staff
Vaccination sessions are being organised for staff at the Island’s vital air and sea carriers.
Jabs will be offered to crew at the Steam Packet, the...
Thursday, 25 February 2021
Feedback invited to shape draft Capacity Bill
The public are invited to give their views on the Island’s first draft Capacity Bill, which aims to enhance the protection of people who are unable to make...
Thursday, 25 February 2021
Dose intervals extended for Oxford /AstraZeneca vaccine
The gap between first and second doses of one of the vaccines being used in the Island’s COVID-19 vaccination programme is to be extended to up to 10...
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
Douglas GP surgery relocates as practice grows
Finch Hill GP practice in Douglas is preparing to move to larger premises in the capital to accommodate an expanding operation and provide improved facilities...
Monday, 22 February 2021
Locations identified that could pose low risk of COVID-19 - 19 February 2021
A number of locations have been identified which could pose a low risk of contracting COVID-19 for people who visited at specific times.
It follows...
Friday, 19 February 2021
Proactive move to vaccinate adults with learning disabilities
Vaccinations offering protection from serious illness caused by Covid-19 are to be offered to all adults with a learning disability (LD) at an earlier point in...
Thursday, 18 February 2021
Department seeks to maintain GP services for community
The Department of Health and Social Care is acting to safeguard patients following the decision by an established GP practice in south Douglas to terminate its...
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Smoke-free DHSC in sight as countdown continues
Health and care staff, patients, service users and members of the public are being reminded that Department of Health and Social Care sites around the Island...
Monday, 15 February 2021
Focus groups offer forum to share views on Primary Care
There’s a chance to air and share views on the future shape of healthcare services such as GPs, dentists and opticians from the comfort of your own home, at two...
Monday, 15 February 2021
Minister Ashford's statement on COVID-19 - 12 February 2021
The vaccination programme continues to roll out at a pace. We have now delivered first doses to over 11% of our population and 4% of our population have been...
Friday, 12 February 2021