Health and Social Care News
Vaccinations continue apace in 2022
Island residents are being urged to come forward for the COVID-19 jabs they’re eligible for – and start 2022 with the best protection from serious illness...
Saturday, 1 January 2022
Nelly Brennan memorial opened at Noble’s Hospital
Minister for Health and Social Care, Lawrie Hooper MHK unveiled a memorial to Nelly Brennan in a courtyard at Noble’s Hospital, Douglas.
It had been intended...
Thursday, 30 December 2021
Pregnant women strongly encouraged to get the COVID vaccine
Pregnant woman are being urged to get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19 following the publication of further evidence providing reassurance on the safety...
Friday, 17 December 2021
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