Health and Social Care News
Donation to MEDS will help sepsis detection
Equipment which will assist medical and nursing staff diagnose a potentially life-threatening condition has been donated to the Manx Emergency Doctor Service...
Monday, 19 March 2018
Report tracks further progress in improving patient safety
An update on work to implement recommendations of a landmark UK report on patient safety will be presented to Tynwald this month.
A public inquiry into...
Monday, 12 March 2018
Research review role offers unique opportunity
A fascinating role in Manx public life is on offer for an individual with the experience and insight to lead a new research oversight committee.
A search is...
Thursday, 8 March 2018
Memory Service looks to the future as anniversary marked
The Isle of Man Memory Service is celebrating two decades of progress as it marks its 20th anniversary this week.
The fledgling service formed in 1998...
Monday, 5 March 2018
Leaflet signals right direction for Patient Transfer
A new information leaflet is set to smooth the way for island patients travelling to the UK for hospital appointments.
The leaflet explains how journeys are...
Monday, 5 March 2018
Prepare to stay well in the cold
Think ahead and plan to stay well, warm and safe during the bitterly cold weather forecast over the coming days.
The Met Office has predicted what may be the...
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Vision for new residential care home takes step forward
The project to construct a new, state-of-the-art care home for older residents in Douglas has moved a step forward.
The Department has submitted a planning...
Friday, 23 February 2018
Introduction of clinical technique enhances patient safety
A new approach to infection prevention across health and social care services aims to raise standards of patient safety.
The Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT)...
Friday, 16 February 2018
Event aims to match volunteers with the right opportunity
An event designed to match volunteers with charities and voluntary groups looking for support will take place this month.
A recruitment fair will mark the...
Wednesday, 14 February 2018
Island hosts international mental health research conference
Developments in mental health research have been centre stage at a three day conference hosted in the Isle of Man, which attracted an international field of...
Wednesday, 14 February 2018
