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Foster carers celebrated at special Island event

Foster carers from across the Isle of Man were celebrated and thanked for their outstanding commitment at a special Foster Carer Celebration Event, held at...
Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Fun and fuel VAT boost for Isle of Man families and businesses

Families in the Isle of Man will pay less for days out this summer, as a temporary VAT reduction on selected activities comes into effect from 25 June...
Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Minor Injuries Unit to reopen at Ramsey on Monday 18 May

Manx Care is pleased to confirm that the Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIU) at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital (RDCH) will reopen on Monday 18 May 2026,...
Thursday, 14 May 2026

Manx Care Chief Executive to step down in Summer 2026

Manx Care’s Chief Executive, Teresa Cope, has announced her intention to step down from her role in the summer, having successfully led the organisation since...
Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Isle of Man Government appoints new Chief People Officer

The Isle of Man Government has appointed Grace Eames as its new Chief People Officer, responsible for the working lives of nearly 8,000 public servants. She...
Friday, 8 May 2026

Manx Care celebrates Foster Care Fortnight 2026 and calls for more foster carers

Manx Care's Family Placement Service is proud to be supporting Foster Care Fortnight 2026 (11 to 24 May), a UK‑wide campaign led by The Fostering Network,...
Thursday, 7 May 2026

Dental survey aims to assess the oral health of Island children

Public Health is carrying out a dental health survey of five year-olds in the Isle of Man this spring. The survey will take place between this month and...
Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Health and Social Care Ombudsman Body to hold recruitment meeting

The Health and Social Care Ombudsman Body (HSCOB) is recruiting new members to help review unresolved complaints made about health and social care services in...
Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Manx Care launches spring COVID‑19 and RSV vaccination programmes

Manx Care is delivering seasonal COVID‑19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programmes to help protect people on the Isle of Man who are most at...
Monday, 27 April 2026

Isle of Man Government continues to monitor international developments

The Isle of Man Government welcomes the news that the ceasefire in the Middle East appears to have been extended indefinitely and hopes this progress will...
Friday, 24 April 2026
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