Health and Social Care News
Nutrition and Hydration Week raises awareness of malnutrition
Noble’s Hospital is taking part in Nutrition and Hydration Week this week, with the Dietetics Service leading the campaign to raise awareness of the risks of...
Wednesday, 19 March 2014
Colin Kniveton appointed interim Chief Executive of Department of Health and Social Care
Colin Kniveton has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive of Department of Health and Social Care.
Wednesday, 19 March 2014
Public thanked for helping to reduce Noble's Hospital DNA rates
Following on from the recent announcement of progress on Waiting Time Management at Noble’s Hospital, the Department of Health is thanking the public, after a...
Monday, 17 March 2014
Over 80% of patients would recommend their GP Practice to friends and family
In the summer of 2013 the Department of Health carried out a substantial survey, co-ordinated by Ipsos MORI, of over 8,000 patients, who were given the...
Thursday, 13 March 2014
New Patient Safety and Quality Manager appointed at Noble's Hospital
Following the development of Patient Safety Work Streams across Noble’s Hospital, a new Patient Safety and Quality Manager has been appointed. Sue Waddecar...
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Department of Health signs Memorandum of Understanding with General Chiropractic Council
The Department of Health has recently agreed an interim Memorandum of Understanding with the United Kingdom’s General Chiropractic Council (GCC).
If the...
Tuesday, 11 March 2014
Department of Health Chief Executive to retire
The Chief Executive of the Department of Health David Killip is to retire from the Civil Service on the 31 March, after a 38 year career, coinciding with the...
Monday, 10 March 2014
V for Victory this No Smoking Day
Smokers are being urged to prepare for battle and attempt to quit smoking for good on No Smoking Day, which takes place on Wednesday 12 March 2014. Nearly one...
Friday, 7 March 2014
Inspection Report on Children's Services
The March sitting of Tynwald will be asked to receive a report on the inspection of services for children and young people in the Isle of Man.
The independent...
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Child day care standards consultation
The Department of Social Care is in the process of undertaking a review of the standards that govern the quality of care provided in child day care...
Tuesday, 4 March 2014
