Health and Social Care News
Eligibility criteria introduced for free lateral flow tests
An eligibility criteria will be introduced to continue to receive free Lateral flow tests (LFTs) from Monday 15 August.
Free LFTs will be made available to...
Friday, 12 August 2022
Changes ahead for health and social care complaints
Changes to the complaints process for people using our national health and social care services on the Isle of Man have been approved by Tynwald.
The new...
Friday, 22 July 2022
Autumn vaccinations will help boost immunity against respiratory viruses
All Island residents aged 50 and over, along with individuals in further at-risk groups, will be among those offered a COVID-19 booster and a seasonal flu jab...
Tuesday, 19 July 2022
Karsons Pharmacy awarded cannabis licence
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a licence for the importation and dispensing of cannabis based products for medicinal use (CBPMs) on Island...
Thursday, 23 June 2022
Island to follow latest advice on autumn COVID-19 booster
The Isle of Man’s COVID vaccination programme confirms it will offer an autumn COVID-19 booster to those most vulnerable as well as frontline health and care...
Thursday, 26 May 2022
Health and social care inspections start following successful pilot programme
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has begun inspecting Manx Care’s health and social care services, following successful pilots with volunteer care homes,...
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Chief Executive of Department of Health and Social Care stands down
After 24 years of service, Karen Malone has decided to resign from Isle of Man Government with immediate effect. Karen is currently the Chief Executive of the...
Tuesday, 24 May 2022
Consultation to help create National Autism Strategy
A new consultation has opened and aims to collect the views and experiences of residents with Autism Spectrum Conditions. It will be used to help the Department...
Friday, 29 April 2022
Capacity Bill taken to Tynwald
The draft Capacity Bill 2022 has been approved by the Council of Ministers and will now be considered by the House of Keys and then the Legislative Council,...
Wednesday, 27 April 2022
Health and Care sector inspections to begin in April
The Department of Health and Social Care have commissioned the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to undertake regular, independent inspections of four key areas of...
Thursday, 31 March 2022