Benefits and Financial Support News

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...

The public are being reminded that, following the approval of Tynwald at its April sitting, exemption from prescription and dental charges on age grounds is...

The Department of Social Care will shortly be submitting legislation to Tynwald which is intended will prevent abuse of its budgeting loans scheme and make it...

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...