Health and Social Care News
Drug alert: Synthetic cannabinoids linked to hospital admissions may be circulating on the Island
The Public Health Directorate is warning drug users to be vigilant following reports from Greater Manchester, which link synthetic cannabinoids sold as crystal...
Thursday, 6 July 2017
Policy approved to allow greater access to cancer treatments
The Department of Health and Social Care has approved an interim funding policy which will allow Island cancer patients to access new treatments on the same...
Thursday, 6 July 2017
King’s Reach residents offered support after closure announcement
The Department of Health and Social Care is offering support to the residents of King’s Reach Care Home in Ramsey after the private company which owns and runs...
Wednesday, 5 July 2017
Noble’s Hospital free from MRSA ‘superbug’ for 450 days – and counting
The Department of Health and Social Care is congratulating patients, visitors and colleagues for their commitment and vigilance in helping Noble’s Hospital...
Tuesday, 4 July 2017
ComCab completes Patient Transfer probation period
The Department of Health and Social Care confirms that ComCab will continue to provide the Patient Transfer service after successfully completing a three-month...
Friday, 30 June 2017
Pharmacies to provide hearing aid service in community
Pharmacies around the Island are now able to distribute free batteries to thousands of hearing aid users on behalf of the NHS.
The new service is designed to...
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
High strength MDMA likely to be in circulation in Island
The Public Health Directorate is warning drugs users to be vigilant after being made aware of two particularly potent forms of MDMA (Ecstasy tablets)...
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
Public reminded of need for travel insurance when visiting EU countries
The public is being reminded that insurance for healthcare is recommended for anyone traveling off the Isle of Man – including to the United Kingdom (UK) and...
Monday, 26 June 2017
Air ambulance is Island’s lifeline all year round
The Isle of Man air ambulance transfers people to the UK for a huge range of medical reasons all year round – but it is placed under intense pressure when the...
Monday, 19 June 2017
Patients waiting for follow-up endoscopies contacted following delays
The Department of Health and Social Care has written to 157 patients who have been waiting longer than the recommended time for a follow-up gastrointestinal...
Thursday, 15 June 2017