Health and Social Care News
Suspected mumps case's - Are you protected?
The Public Health Directorate has received a number of notifications of cases of mumps in recent weeks. Mumps is an acute viral illness and which although...
Saturday, 25 May 2013
Methoxetamine (Mexxy) classified as a Class B illegal drug
The UK Department of Health has recently announced that, following recommendations from its Advisory Council for the Misuse of Drugs (“UKACMD”), the 'legal...
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Noble's Hospital marks launch of 'Dignity in care' patient charter
The ‘Dignity in Care’ Patient Charter is part of a continued process of working in partnership with patients to improve care at Noble’s Hospital. ‘Dignity in...
Monday, 20 May 2013
Island's nurses and midwives celebrate Nurses' Day by signing declaration
Nurses’ Day is a worldwide event held annually on 12 May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, with the aim of celebrating the work of the nursing...
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Celebration of more housing completions in Ballasalla
The Department of Social Care, residents and invited guests celebrated the completion of the latest phase of redevelopment today (Friday) at Clagh Vane in...
Monday, 13 May 2013
Successful new first time buyer development in Douglas
The Department of Social Care and Haven Homes Ltd celebrated the success of making available 36 first time buyer homes at the Hampton Farm development at New...
Monday, 29 April 2013
Issue of a prior notification regarding the Provision of Home Care
In February 2012 the Department announced its intention to rebalance Adult Social Care Services with a view to developing a more community based focus for the...
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Department of Health signs important memorandum of understanding with the Health and Care Professions Council
The Department of Health has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) on 23 April 2013. The Minister for...
Thursday, 25 April 2013
UK Measles Outbreak: The Need for Action Now
The UK Measles Outbreak continues in South Wales and other parts of the UK. It was reported on Friday (19 April, 2013) that a 25 year old man who died in South...
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
UK measles outbreak - The need for action now
The UK Measles Outbreak continues in South Wales and other parts of the UK. It was reported on Friday (19 April, 2013) that a 25 year old man who died in South...
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
