Manx Care News

Shortage of locum pharmacists impacting the Isle of Man

Manx residents are being advised to plan their pharmacy visits and repeat prescription collections carefully over the next three weeks due to a shortage of...
Friday, 9 July 2021

Hugs in a bag for parents at Noble’s hospital

A Manx charity is donating toiletry gift bags to support patients who find themselves admitted to Noble’s Hospital in an emergency. A Little Piece of Hope has...
Friday, 9 July 2021

No Covishield vaccines administered in the Isle of Man

Isle of Man residents who have received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are being reassured that no doses branded Covishield have been administered on the...
Friday, 9 July 2021

New pregnancy service to be offered to bereaved women

A new service for pregnant women who have previously lost their baby is being offered by the Forget-Me-Not Midwifery Team at the Island’s Jane Crookall...
Wednesday, 7 July 2021

GP appointment change due to virtual education session

Routine GP appointments will not be available from 1pm to 6pm on Thursday 1 July 2021 as GPs attend their latest education session. Anyone who needs to see a...
Friday, 25 June 2021

Vaccination Certificates proposals for international travel

Island residents planning to travel abroad are being urged to download the UK NHS App so they are ready for its rollout in the Isle of Man, and able to provide...
Friday, 25 June 2021

Vaccination rollout to pass two major milestones

The Island’s vaccination programme is due to pass two major milestones this week as the rollout continues at pace. By Friday, 50% of the adult population will...
Thursday, 24 June 2021

Douglas GP practice prepares to move to new premises

Staff at Finch Hill GP practice in Douglas will move to their new premises in Chester Street in the town centre over the weekend 5 and 6 June 2021. The busy...
Thursday, 27 May 2021

Routine GP appointment change due to virtual education session

Routine GP appointments will not be available from 1pm to 6pm on Thursday 27 May 2021 as GPs attend their latest education session. Anyone who needs to see a...
Thursday, 20 May 2021

AstraZeneca alternative available to under 40s following revised JCVI guidance

The Isle of Man will follow the latest advice from the JCVI – the UK's Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation – issued yesterday (7 May 2021). It...
Saturday, 8 May 2021