Health and Social Care News
All Health and Social Care sites become smoke free
Residential, care and supported living premises will ban smoking from 1 April, making all Department of Health and Social Care and Manx Care sites smoke...
Tuesday, 29 March 2022
On-Island provider sought for distribution of cannabis based prescriptions
The Department of Health and Social Care is looking to partner with an on-Island community pharmacy to provide an import and dispensing service locally for...
Tuesday, 29 March 2022
Helicopter emergency medical and transfer service trial begins
A six-month trial of the Isle of Man’s enhanced emergency air bridge is now underway.
The new Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) aims to take...
Monday, 14 March 2022
Parents of 5 – 11 year olds invited to register their child for COVID-19 vaccine
Parents of young children aged 5 – 11 are invited to come forward and register their child for the COVID-19 vaccination to allow the team to plan the rollout...
Tuesday, 22 February 2022
Karen Malone appointed as new DHSC Chief Officer
Karen Malone has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Department Health and Social Care on a permanent basis.
In July 2019 she was appointed...
Friday, 18 February 2022
Residents encouraged to come forward for COVID vaccine
Island residents are encouraged to still come forward and take up the opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccination.
Last week the Government announced plans to...
Wednesday, 9 February 2022
Additional funding sought for Island’s health and care services
The Department of Health and Social Care will seek approval for up to £10 million in additional funding for Manx Care at the March sitting of Tynwald.
The...
Tuesday, 1 February 2022
Vaccinations continue apace in 2022
Island residents are being urged to come forward for the COVID-19 jabs they’re eligible for – and start 2022 with the best protection from serious illness...
Saturday, 1 January 2022
Nelly Brennan memorial opened at Noble’s Hospital
Minister for Health and Social Care, Lawrie Hooper MHK unveiled a memorial to Nelly Brennan in a courtyard at Noble’s Hospital, Douglas.
It had been intended...
Thursday, 30 December 2021
Pregnant women strongly encouraged to get the COVID vaccine
Pregnant woman are being urged to get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19 following the publication of further evidence providing reassurance on the safety...
Friday, 17 December 2021