Health and Social Care News
Minister Ashford's Statement on COVID-19 - 1 July 2021
Good afternoon everyone and thank you for joining us.
The Chief Minister is engaged in other duties this afternoon, so he has asked me to lead today’s...
Thursday, 1 July 2021
Public urged to await rollout of NHS App for vaccination status
Manx residents are being urged not to call their GPs or the Welcome Centre with questions about the NHS App, which will soon provide evidence of their Covid-19...
Thursday, 1 July 2021
Update on COVID-19 situation at St Ninian’s High School
Following a member of staff at St Ninian’s High School testing positive for COVID-19 over the weekend, a student attending the school has today tested positive...
Monday, 28 June 2021
Smooth transition to new homes for Corrin residents
A focused, professional approach to helping residents at Corrin Memorial Home find places at other homes in the Island is ensuring a smooth and swift transition...
Friday, 25 June 2021
Vaccination rollout to pass two major milestones
The Island’s vaccination programme is due to pass two major milestones this week as the rollout continues at pace. By Friday, 50% of the adult population will...
Thursday, 24 June 2021
Digital approach to demonstrating vaccination status
The final stages of planning are underway to provide Isle of Man residents with access to their COVID vaccination certification for travel, via the UK NHS...
Thursday, 17 June 2021
Returning students urged to register for vaccination
Students returning to the Isle of Man will be offered their two doses of COVID-19 vaccine during the summer break. Special vaccination clinics have been...
Tuesday, 15 June 2021
COVID-19 Screening to be piloted with secondary school pupils
A voluntary pilot testing scheme for COVID-19 is due to begin in secondary schools throughout this summer term.
The scheme will involve home testing lateral...
Tuesday, 15 June 2021
Urgent assessments to ensure safety of Corrin Home’s residents
Extensive support is being put in place to ensure the care and safety of residents at the Corrin Memorial Home in Peel, as operators of the privately-run...
Monday, 14 June 2021
No sharing of Isle of Man patient data
Patient information from the lsle of Man will not be included in a project by NHS Digital to collect patient data in England for planning and research purposes....
Friday, 11 June 2021