Health and Social Care News
Young fundraiser’s passion brings benefit to Children’s Ward
A nine year-old fundraiser who has overcome major health challenges has raised what’s described as a ‘phenomenal’ sum to add comforts for the families of other...
Tuesday, 26 November 2019
Year of celebration to salute nursing and midwifery professions
A year-long series of events to celebrate the role of nurses and midwives in the Island is planned for 2020, as part of a worldwide movement to raise the...
Monday, 25 November 2019
#DrinkSafeIOM carries festive season safety messages
The Manx public are encouraged to enjoy themselves safely and responsibly this festive season in a campaign which sees a fifth year of a collaboration between...
Tuesday, 19 November 2019
Ensuring supplies of medicines
Pharmacists in the Island work as a community and share stock as a matter of course, to ensure medicines are available for all who need them.
Over the past 18...
Thursday, 7 November 2019
New ultrasound machines for Noble’s thanks to generous donation
Patients at Noble’s Hospital are to benefit from the latest in ultrasound technology thanks to a generous donation from the Henry Bloom Noble Trust.
Two new...
Thursday, 31 October 2019
Opening of £5m facility heralds new era of adult day services
A modern, purpose-built resource hub for adults with learning disabilities is to be officially opened Friday 25 October.
Greenfield Park on the Noble’s...
Thursday, 24 October 2019
Auction sale of DHSC property
Health and Social Care Minister David Ashford has responded to dismay expressed by members of the public over the decision to place a consignment of items which...
Tuesday, 15 October 2019
Residents urged to complete GP surveys before deadline
The deadline for submitting responses to the Island’s GP Patient Survey is fast approaching. Eight and a half thousand people who were selected at random to...
Tuesday, 8 October 2019
Changes to parking arrangements at Noble’s Hospital
Parking enforcement rules are to be introduced at Noble’s Hospital for the first time.
A Parking Order due to take effect later this month will include parking...
Thursday, 3 October 2019
Key appointments will drive health and social care reform agenda
Isle of Man Government has confirmed two high level appointments, both key to achieving lasting reform of the Island’s health and social care system for the...
Wednesday, 2 October 2019