Health and Social Care News
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
Volunteers sought to act as ‘Appropriate Adults’
The Appropriate Adults scheme hopes to recruit up to 15 volunteers to support vulnerable children and adults through the police and court process.
The scheme...
Monday, 21 November 2022
Rob Callister MHK replaced as Minister for Health and Social Care
Rob Callister MHK has left the Council of Ministers and his role as Minister for Health and Social Care (DHSC) with immediate effect.
The Chief Minister Alfred...
Thursday, 10 November 2022
First set of CQC inspection reports published
The first set of Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment reports are now available to view on the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) External Quality...
Monday, 17 October 2022
Rob Callister MHK appointed to the Council of Ministers
Rob Callister MHK has been appointed to the Council of Ministers and will serve as Minister for Health and Social Care, with Lawrie Hooper MHK becoming Minister...
Tuesday, 20 September 2022
Additional funding sought to speed up operations for 3,800 patients
Almost 3,800 patients waiting for operations could have their treatment sooner if Tynwald approves £18.3 million to reduce waiting lists, one of the priorities...
Tuesday, 6 September 2022
Autism consultation highlights community needs
Responses to the recent consultation provided clear feedback and suggestions which will help shape the first National Autism Strategy.
In total 392 people...
Thursday, 1 September 2022