Health and Social Care News
Three new cases of COVID-19 detected – 31 December 2020
Three new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man.
The first case relates to an individual who travelled to the Isle of Man with an exemption...
Thursday, 31 December 2020
Four-legged friends join health and care staff for festive carols
Staff from across the Department of Health and Social Care, Hospital and Community Services formed a united choir to sing Christmas carols at Noble’s Hospital...
Wednesday, 23 December 2020
GP appointments to suit individual patient needs
GPs across the Island continue to offer a mix of in-person and telephone appointments in line with an agreed approach to keep patients, staff and the wider...
Tuesday, 22 December 2020
COVID-19 vaccination programme to commence in New Year
Vaccination of health and care staff Island-wide will begin on 4 January 2021, ensuring a smooth and efficient roll-out of the biggest programme of its type...
Sunday, 20 December 2020
Extensive preparations for roll-out of Covid vaccination
The first batch of Covid-19 vaccine has arrived in the Isle of Man, and a complex logistical exercise is underway to prepare for the first Island residents to...
Thursday, 17 December 2020
GPs’ training session 17 December 2020: routine appointments unavailable
Routine GP appointments will not be available between 1pm and 6pm on the afternoon of 17 December 2020 as GPs attend their latest education session.
Anyone who...
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
New horizons for Island’s air ambulance service
The Isle of Man air ambulance service has entered a new era partnering with a new operator.
A three year contract for provision of a 24/7, year-round air...
Monday, 7 December 2020
Hospital steps up to meet winter pressures
Winter pressure plans are being activated at Noble’s Hospital in response to a steady rise in patient admissions.
Plans to deal with a surge in demand over...
Thursday, 26 November 2020
Medicines legislation update ahead of vaccine roll-out
Amendments to the Island’s medicines legislation to help the Government prepare for a large scale Covid-19 vaccination programme will be tabled at this month’s...
Monday, 16 November 2020
Non-executive directors appointed to Manx Care board
Five further appointments have been made to the board of Manx Care – the new body which will be responsible for the delivery of health and social care...
Thursday, 12 November 2020