Health and Social Care News
12 to 17 year olds vaccine clinic cancelled to further increase booster rollout
The vaccine clinic that was due to be held this weekend for 12 to17 year olds to receive a COVID vaccine is now cancelled.
Instead, the clinic will be used to...
Thursday, 16 December 2021
Booster rollout ramping up ahead of Christmas
A major expansion in the Island’s rollout of booster jabs is underway. From this Saturday (18 Dec) top-up jabs will be available to all adults aged 40 and over...
Thursday, 16 December 2021
Get your COVID Pass in time for travel in the New Year
Island residents planning overseas travel in the New Year are reminded to register for their NHS COVID Pass in good time – and ensure they can fulfil all...
Thursday, 16 December 2021
Consultation will drive future of on-Island Patient Transport Service
A public consultation opens today to help shape a clear set of rules to ensure sustainable access to free, non-emergency patient transport services (NEPTS) in...
Friday, 10 December 2021
First step for online booking of COVID-19 vaccination boosters
Older adults in the Island are among the first to use a new system for booking vaccination booster jabs online, which has gone live today.
The system offers...
Friday, 3 December 2021
NHS App for vaccination certificates extended to Isle of Man
Isle of Man residents can now view and show their COVID-19 vaccination status* through the NHS App, with just a few taps on their mobile phone.
The NHS App...
Wednesday, 1 December 2021
Booster vaccination rollout ramps up against new Covid variant
The COVID-19 booster vaccination programme is to be expanded in the Island to increase defences for individuals and the population against the Omicron variant,...
Tuesday, 30 November 2021
Chief Minister’s COVID-19 Briefing - 28 November 2021
Good evening
Over the past 72 hours you will have seen and heard a great deal in the news about a variant of the COVID-19 virus that is causing concern. The...
Sunday, 28 November 2021
Booster vaccine extended to those aged 40 and over
The COVID booster vaccine rollout is being extended to include those aged 40 and over to offer further protection against the virus ahead of winter.
The Island...
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
All 16-17 year olds to receive second COVID vaccine
All 16 -17 year olds on the Island will now be offered a second dose following the latest advice from the UK’s Joint Commission on Vaccination and Immunisation...
Wednesday, 17 November 2021