Health and Social Care News
Access for Island residents to NHS COVID Pass vaccine certificate
Residents who need to provide proof of their vaccination status for international travel or to attend events will soon have two options to obtain their COVID...
Thursday, 19 August 2021
Vaccination clinics for 16 – 17 year olds
The first vaccination clinics are being held later this week for individuals aged 16 and 17 to receive a vaccine.
The clinics will be open for individuals in...
Tuesday, 17 August 2021
Online ordering for home delivery of lateral flow devices
Members of the public will soon be able to order lateral flow devices (LFDs) online for home delivery by local courier, in a new approach to Island-wide...
Monday, 16 August 2021
New era of inspection for Island health and care services
Improving services and ensuring the safety of patients and service users are the key aims of a new approach to the external inspection of health and social care...
Friday, 13 August 2021
Older teens invited to register for COVID-19 vaccination
The UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has announced that young people aged 16 and 17 should be offered a first dose of the COVID-19...
Thursday, 12 August 2021
Accuracy of COVID-19 hospital cases data confirmed
The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that the number of people being treated in Noble’s Hospital for COVID-19 is accurately reflected in the...
Thursday, 5 August 2021
Two deaths as a result of COVID-19
Two individuals have passed away as a result of COVID-19.
One individual was receiving treatment for COVID-19 in Noble’s Hospital. The second death occurred...
Thursday, 5 August 2021
Patient dies in Noble’s Hospital of COVID-19
An Island resident who was being treated in hospital for COVID-19 has died (3 August 2021).
Chief Minister Howard Quayle said:
‘It is extremely saddening...
Wednesday, 4 August 2021
Pregnant women encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccine
Midwives and healthcare professionals on the Island are encouraging women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy to register for the COVID-19 vaccine to...
Tuesday, 3 August 2021
Island due to follow latest JCVI advice for COVID-19 vaccines
The Isle of Man’s COVID-19 vaccination programme is due to follow the recent advice from the UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the...
Thursday, 29 July 2021