Benefits and Financial Support News

This news release notifies details of a new final designation issued with effect from 9 May 2013

The Department will shortly be seeking Tynwald approval to changes which will mean that lone parents with older children will no longer qualify for income...

The Department of Social Care is aware that there have been some enquiries from members of the public in relation to the recent UK Government announcement of...

Details of the loan scheme that will be in place if Tynwald gives approval for undergraduates to begin contributing to their tuition fees are being amended. 

The Department of Social Care has invited all Local Housing Authorities to work with Government on the creation of a sustainable Public Housing sector.

The Department for Social Care has today published a report detailing the comments received in response to the Social Policy Debate consultation.

The Isle of Man Government’s new Unified Pension Scheme has won a prestigious UK award in recognition of its innovation and excellence. Industry publication...

The Department of Social Care has issued a consultation document on the proposed fees for regulating care services on the Island in line with the forthcoming...

At its sitting on 17 January 2012 Tynwald approved a new social security benefit to be introduced from 31 January 2012. Employed Person’s Allowance (EPA) will...