Caring and Support News

New cancer information service at Henry Bloom Noble Library

A new cancer information stand has been unveiled at the Henry Bloom Noble Library in Duke Street, Douglas, established through joint working between the...
Tuesday, 14 February 2017

Anagh Coar Primary School marking Children's Mental Health Week

Anagh Coar Primary School marked Children’s Mental Health Week last week by filling buckets in their classes with kind thoughts and feelings.   The week...
Monday, 13 February 2017

Friendship Bench welcome addition to Ballasalla School playground

Ballasalla School is the proud new owner of a Friendship Bench generously donated to the school by Carol Walmsley of Hope Home Care in Ballasalla. The bench was...
Friday, 10 February 2017

History and Literature timelines are being produced at RGS.

An exciting timeline is being produced in the Ramsey Grammar School West building to link the English and History Departments.  The timeline features key dates...
Monday, 23 January 2017

Planning permission sought for new older persons care facility

Planning permission for the development of a new facility for older people is being sought by the Department of Health and Social Care. The unit would...
Thursday, 19 January 2017

Information on school weather closures

The Department of Education and Children is reminding the public of the considerations it has and the measures it takes when closing schools due to adverse...
Thursday, 12 January 2017

Successful approach to be extended to older offenders

The Department of Home Affairs is seeking to broaden the reach of an initiative with a proven track record of diverting young people from a life of crime. The...
Monday, 19 December 2016

Open Day to showcase support available in Island

An open day is being held tomorrow (Tuesday 13 December 2016) to showcase the support that is available for vulnerable individuals and families in the Isle of...
Monday, 12 December 2016

Open Day to highlight support available for vulnerable individual and families

For many people Christmas is a joyous time of year spent in the company of family and friends. However, for others in our community the festive season can be...
Thursday, 1 December 2016

‘Breastfeeding Buddies’ moves to bigger venue to meet demand

The Isle of Man’s breastfeeding drop-in advice and support service ‘Breastfeeding Buddies’, which the Department of Health and Social Care runs, is moving to...
Thursday, 10 November 2016