Benefits and Financial Support News
Changes to income support for lone parents
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...
Friday, 15 February 2013
What do the UK's single tier pension proposals mean for the Isle of Man? (1)
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...
Friday, 15 February 2013
Student loan scheme amended
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.
Thursday, 3 January 2013
The Way Forward for Sustainable Public Housing
The Department of Social Care has invited all Local Housing Authorities to work with Government on the creation of a sustainable Public Housing sector.
Friday, 30 November 2012
Social policy debate - What you told us
The Department for Social Care has today published a report detailing the comments received in response to the Social Policy Debate consultation.
Friday, 2 November 2012
Isle of Man pension scheme wins prestigious UK award
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...
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Department issues consultation on proposed fees for Regulated Care Services
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...
Friday, 17 August 2012
Employed Persons Allowance
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...
Friday, 20 January 2012
