Health and Social Care News
Minister for Health announces inspection of Island's Health Service
The Minister for Health, David Anderson MHK, yesterday announced plans for an independent external inspection of the Island’s Health Service, beginning with...
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
Tynwald members briefed on initial Housing Review findings
The Department of Social Care is to share the initial findings of five key areas of the Housing Review with Tynwald members to ensure they are kept informed of...
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
Tributes paid to David Jukes
It is with the deepest sadness and regret that staff at Noble’s Hospital have today been informed of the tragic and sudden death of Dave Jukes, Charge Nurse in...
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
Memorial plaque unveiled to commemorate dedicated Doctor who helped develop Island's Renal Unit
A plaque has been unveiled outside the Renal Unit at Noble’s Hospital in memory of Dr Charles Murray who, along with his team, was instrumental in developing...
Thursday, 4 July 2013
Public who left scene of Mount Murray chemical incident advised to watch for symptoms of exposure to chlorine gas
At 08:10 this morning there was a request for the Ambulance Service to attend the Mount Murray Hotel in Santon following a chemical incident relating to the...
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
Over 90% of patients satisfied with Community Health Services and staff
The Department of Health is today announcing the results of its most recent Community Health Services Patient Survey. In October 2012, Primary Care distributed...
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
New Ambulance Response Vehicle rides into Ramsey thanks to Hospital's Welfare Fund
The Department of Health yesterday took delivery of a new Ambulance Response Vehicle for the Ambulance Service following a kind donation by the Ramsey and...
Friday, 28 June 2013
Response to Onchan Commissioners Press Release on Housing Proposals
The Minister for Social Care Hon Chris Robertshaw MHK said:
'The issue considered by Onchan Commissioners is only one part of the Housing Review work currently...
Thursday, 27 June 2013
'Food for Thought' at Nutrition Conference
The Department of Health’s Nutrition Conference entitled ‘Food for Thought’, led by the Noble's Hospital Nutrition Action Group (NAG), was held recently and...
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
New Neonatal Unit at Noble's Hospital will see exceptional facilities for seriously ill babies
Enabling works will commence this week for the new £4m Neonatal Unit (also known as the Special Care Baby Unit) at Noble’s Hospital. The new Unit is being...
Tuesday, 25 June 2013