Health and Social Care News
Minister welcomes waiting time progress - but highlights need for resources
The Department of Health has today updated Tynwald Members on its work to reduce waiting times, highlighting several areas where progress has been made. ...
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Budget sees increase for Health Services but debate required on sustainability of the NHS
The 2014/15 Budget has seen an increase in spending for the new Department of Health and Social Care of 2% – £3.91m – but the Minister for Health, David...
Friday, 21 February 2014
Health Services Consultative Committee welcomes new members
The Health Services Consultative Committee (HSCC), which has been established for over 10 years and provides independent scrutiny and advice on the operations,...
Thursday, 20 February 2014
Social Care - Delivering services and benefits to meet the needs of the Individual
The Minister for Social Care has today outlined the changes the Department plans to introduce to ensure care services and benefits are tailored to meet the...
Wednesday, 19 February 2014
Celebrate your organisation's 'Happy Family' of volunteers
This year will mark the Isle of Man’s first ever all Island Volunteers’ Week, which is set to be launched on 1 March. Celebrating and appreciating the work of...
Monday, 17 February 2014
Changes will strengthen management and governance structure at Noble's Hospital
Proposals to strengthen the management and governance structure at Noble’s Hospital have been approved by the Council of Ministers following an independent...
Friday, 14 February 2014
15 cases of bowel cancer detected thanks to screening programme
Following successful completion of the first two year cycle of bowel screening, the Department of Health recently took the decision to extend the age group of...
Friday, 14 February 2014
Department of Health signs Memorandum of Understanding with General Osteopathic Council
Following the successful second reading of the Health Care Professionals Bill at Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Keys and ahead of the progress through the...
Thursday, 13 February 2014
Could you be a volunteer Dining Companion?
Nobles’ Hospital is looking to further increase the number of volunteer Dining Companions who offer help and companionship to patients during meal times. The...
Monday, 10 February 2014
Launch of the Adult Services - Learning Disability Strategy
Last year, the Department of Social Care launched a consultation on the second 5 year Learning Disability Strategy 2014 - 2019. This built on the previous...
Monday, 10 February 2014
