Health and Social Care News
Contribution of Noble’s Hospital volunteers celebrated
Island residents willing to spend a few hours each week helping the community are invited to spring into action as a volunteer at Noble’s Hospital this...
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
New NHS provider at Hillside Dental Clinic, Douglas
The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed new arrangements for patients registered at Hillside Dental Clinic in Douglas. Regent Dental Care is now...
Thursday, 5 April 2018
Scheme and Charter define scope of National Health and Care Service
A formal Scheme setting-out services to be provided by the Island’s National Health and Care Service (NHCS) will be presented to Tynwald this month. The NHCS...
Thursday, 5 April 2018
Sir Jonathan Michael to head fundamental review of Island’s healthcare system
A distinguished clinician and former chief executive of three NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK has been appointed to spearhead the fundamental review of the...
Friday, 23 March 2018
Donation to MEDS will help sepsis detection
Equipment which will assist medical and nursing staff diagnose a potentially life-threatening condition has been donated to the Manx Emergency Doctor Service...
Monday, 19 March 2018
Report tracks further progress in improving patient safety
An update on work to implement recommendations of a landmark UK report on patient safety will be presented to Tynwald this month.
A public inquiry into...
Monday, 12 March 2018
Research review role offers unique opportunity
A fascinating role in Manx public life is on offer for an individual with the experience and insight to lead a new research oversight committee.
A search is...
Thursday, 8 March 2018
Memory Service looks to the future as anniversary marked
The Isle of Man Memory Service is celebrating two decades of progress as it marks its 20th anniversary this week.
The fledgling service formed in 1998...
Monday, 5 March 2018
Leaflet signals right direction for Patient Transfer
A new information leaflet is set to smooth the way for island patients travelling to the UK for hospital appointments.
The leaflet explains how journeys are...
Monday, 5 March 2018
Prepare to stay well in the cold
Think ahead and plan to stay well, warm and safe during the bitterly cold weather forecast over the coming days.
The Met Office has predicted what may be the...
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
