Health and Social Care News
Appointment of a new consultant in women’s health
A new consultant in women’s health – know more formally as obstetrics and gynaecology – has recently begun working at Noble’s Hospital.
Mrs Rehana Zaman, who...
Monday, 12 December 2016
GPs to receive update on range of topics at education session
The fourth and final GP education session of 2016 takes place on the afternoon of Wednesday 14 December, with a varied agenda.
Doctors will hear from a range...
Thursday, 8 December 2016
Residents urged to complete health and lifestyle survey as deadline looms
Hundreds of responses have so far been received from 7,000 households that were sent a survey exploring the health and lifestyles of Island residents. With the...
Thursday, 8 December 2016
Report shows progress on recommendations to improve patient safety
A report providing an update on the work of Department of Health and Social Care to address the recommendations of a major UK report on patient safety will go...
Tuesday, 6 December 2016
Limited number of places remain for event to launch new Healthy Workplace Toolkit
A limited number of places remain for representatives from business, public services and the third sector on a free one day workshop being held on Thursday 1...
Tuesday, 22 November 2016
7,000 homes targeted in major health and lifestyle survey
Thousands of Isle of Man residents are being asked to participate in a survey to find out more about the health of the Island’s population in areas such as...
Tuesday, 22 November 2016
Public invited to Christmas fair at Cummal Mooar in aid of residents’ amenity fund
Residents at Cummal Mooar in Ramsey are getting ready to welcome visitors to their resource centre as they prepare to host a Christmas fair on Saturday 26...
Monday, 21 November 2016
New scheme aims to reduce drug related deaths
People who are dependent upon opioid based drugs – such as heroin, methadone and morphine –and under the care of the Island’s Mental Health Service are being...
Friday, 18 November 2016
Health and Social Care Minister unveils team’s responsibilities
The four political members of the Department of Health and Social Care have been allocated specific areas of responsibility by the Minister, Kate Beecroft...
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Patient safety a top priority says Minister
The Minister for Health and Social Care, Kate Beecroft MHK, has reaffirmed the Department of Health and Social Care’s absolute commitment to patient safety,...
Friday, 11 November 2016
