Health and Social Care News
Opening of new oncology unit at Noble’s Hospital
Oncology patients at Noble's Hospital now have a brand new state-of–the–art treatment centre with the opening of the Eric and Marion Scott Oncology Unit,...
Tuesday, 9 July 2019
Formal policy on prescriptions for patients living or travelling abroad
The government has announced that it is formalising its current recommendation covering initial and repeat prescriptions for residents moving or travelling...
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
GPs to attend summer training session on 27th June: routine appointments unavailable
Routine GP appointments will not be available from 1pm to 6pm, 27 June as GPs attend their latest quarterly education session.
Anyone who needs to see a doctor...
Tuesday, 18 June 2019
Medicinal cannabis
The results of the recent public consultations into the medicinal use of cannabis and the licensing of industrial hemp production have now been made...
Monday, 17 June 2019
Island’s progressive abortion reforms in operation from today
The Isle of Man Abortion Reform Act 2019 comes into effect today, 24 May 2019.
All steps in the formation of an historic piece of legislation, which began as a...
Friday, 24 May 2019
Importance of health insurance for TT visitors and Island travellers
In the lead up to this year's TT as thousands of people prepare to travel to the Island, the Government is reminding all visitors of the need for health...
Thursday, 23 May 2019
Accommodation payments for off-Island patients are going to rise
Accommodation support payments for patients visiting the UK will increase from June 1, the first time they have gone up since 2004.
Maximum payments will go up...
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Hospital access zone sought to facilitate abortion services
A measure designed to ensure the public has unhindered access to abortion services at Noble's Hospital will be brought to Tynwald this week.
Members will be...
Monday, 20 May 2019
Interim chief executive for Department of Health and Social Care
The current director of Community Care at the Department of Health and Social Care Angela Murray is to take over as chief executive at the department on an...
Thursday, 9 May 2019
Final report of landmark health and care review published
An independent review of health and social care services in the Isle of Man has concluded with publication of the final report. Containing 26 recommendations,...
Thursday, 9 May 2019