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Draft Code of Practice sets out rights and protections for people who may lack capacity

A draft Code of Practice to assist people supporting those who may lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves has been published prior to being laid...
Wednesday, 8 July 2026

Summer workshop programme launches for young people to explore creativity

Young people aged 7 to 17 will have the opportunity to explore creativity across a range of workshops during Kensington Arts’ 2026 summer holiday...
Wednesday, 8 July 2026

Domestic abuse conference brings agencies together

A conference that brought together frontline professionals from across the Isle of Man to strengthen the response to domestic abuse has been hailed as an...
Thursday, 2 July 2026

Etio's second annual overview charts continued progress in educational settings

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture has welcomed the publication of Etio's second annual overview, which provides an independent evaluation of...
Wednesday, 1 July 2026

Employment (Amendment) Act 2026 receives Royal Assent

The Employment (Amendment) Act 2026 has received Royal Assent, enabling the Department for Enterprise to progress the introduction of new statutory rights for...
Wednesday, 1 July 2026

Have your say on childcare provision in the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man Government is inviting parents and legal guardians of children aged 0 to 11 to share their views on childcare provision across the Isle of...
Monday, 22 June 2026

Childcare Credit increased for Isle of Man families

Parents and carers can now apply for Childcare Credit for the next academic year. Those eligible will receive an extra £128 per child from September, when...
Friday, 29 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

Tynwald to consider future of long-term care funding

Tynwald Members will debate the cost of long-term care at the May sitting, informed by the Nursing, Residential and Home Care Report published on the Register...
Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Autism Acceptance Month encourages businesses to introduce quiet hours

Businesses across the Island are being invited to get involved with Autism Acceptance Month by having their own quiet hours, to create calmer, more inclusive...
Friday, 24 April 2026
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