Health and Social Care News

Advice has been issued to users of EpiPen and EpiPen Junior in the Island, as the UK Department of Health and Social Care confirms the current shortage is...

A landmark report into the management and prevention of falls among over 65-year olds in the Isle of Man has been published by the Department of Health and...

A new era of private healthcare at Noble’s Hospital is on the horizon, as proposals are announced for a major updating of facilities and management next...

Free sight tests will be offered to Island residents every two years from 1 October 2018 in line with professional guidance on best practice and with the...

Workshops aiming to inform the independent review into the Island’s health and social care system will begin next week. Residents of all ages and backgrounds...

A new approach to providing eye care services to the Island in the future is being saluted during Vision Awareness Week 2018, which is currently underway. The...

The latest education session for Island GPs takes place on Tuesday 18 September 2018.  Routine GP appointments will not be available that afternoon, although...

Nurseries in the Isle of Man are teaching young children the right way to clean their teeth and gain tooth brushing skills to last a lifetime, through Public...

The Department for Health and Social Care has announced the arrival of a new consultant in breast surgery at Noble’s Hospital. Miss Adamantia (Ada) Chrysafi...

Another important step on the road to a fully integrated health record has been made with the introduction of digital referrals across a wide range of community...