Health and Social Care News
New report tracks trends and causes of death
A landmark report giving an overview of mortality rates and causes of deaths in the Isle of Man over a 12 year period (2006 – 2017) has been published.
The...
Monday, 4 March 2019
New ambulance service partnership takes to the road
The Island’s ambulance service is expanding thanks to a new partnership with St John Ambulance.
From today, newly trained, full-time staff from St John...
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
Apprenticeships nurture skills in demanding roles
Five Island residents have begun an immersive two year training programme where they learn while they earn in unique apprenticeship roles within the Department...
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
Vision for integrated care in the Isle of Man
A document setting out a vision for providing integrated health and social care services to people in the Isle of Man was made public in September 2018. The...
Friday, 15 February 2019
Public Notice: Manannan Court acute mental health in-patient unit
Statement
The safety and well-being of patients at Manannan Court, a hospital ward, is of utmost importance. Serious allegations have been made in press...
Thursday, 7 February 2019
Inquest into the death of Aimee Woodward
The Department of Health and Social Care profoundly regrets the death of Aimee while she was in the care of Noble's Hospital, and the distress this has caused...
Thursday, 7 February 2019
Views of public sought on medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp
Members of the public are invited to give their views on whether Isle of Man laws regarding the use of cannabis products for medicinal purposes and the growing...
Wednesday, 6 February 2019
Coaches Breakfast Club Returns to Colby
Local sports coaches are being invited to attend a Coaches Breakfast Club to kick start 2019.
The event, which is being held at Colby Football Club on...
Tuesday, 8 January 2019
New Oncology unit on the way for Island
Work gets underway next week (Monday 7 January 2019) on a project to create a new Oncology unit at Noble’s Hospital, offering Island residents an expanded,...
Thursday, 3 January 2019
Stay warm and well this winter
There’s plenty of practical advice on offer to help people stay healthy and in good spirits this winter. Manx residents know how the weather can change...
Wednesday, 19 December 2018