Caring and Support News
Public Notice: BBC extends free TV licences for over 75s until the end of 2020
The BBC recently confirmed that it will provide free TV licences to Isle of Man residents who are aged over 75 until the end of 2020.
Pensioners who are...
Monday, 8 June 2020
Learning summary published following serious case management review
A summary of learning has been published by the Safeguarding Board following a statutory serious case management review (SCMR).
It follows the death in 2019 of...
Monday, 1 June 2020
Curraghs Wildlife Park to reopen for members
The Curraghs Wildlife Park will reopen to members on Saturday.
The Park, which is home to more than 60 species of animals and birds, closed to all visitors on...
Thursday, 28 May 2020
Minister Allinson’s Statement on COVID-19 - 25 May 2020
Good afternoon and I hope you have had a good Bank Holiday weekend.
I would like to start today by going through the latest figures;
The...
Monday, 25 May 2020
Dentists to offer emergency treatments
An emergency dental service has expanded its provision for Island patients as measures to limit the spread of coronavirus are gradually eased.
Dentistry poses...
Friday, 22 May 2020
Partnership with Crossroads bolsters care in the community
A new working partnership with third sector organisation Crossroads Caring for Carers will provide support across the Island’s home care and community care...
Friday, 24 April 2020
Schools will close to most children on Monday afternoon
Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK has today announced that schools in the Isle of Man will close to most children from the end of the school day on Monday, 23...
Sunday, 22 March 2020
Statement by Minister for Education, Sport and Culture on COVID-19 – 20 March 2020
The key priority for our Department is the health and wellbeing of all our pupils, teachers and staff.
There has been understandable concern and anxiety about...
Friday, 20 March 2020
Public Notice: Suspension of Adult Social Care services to reduce threat of infection
Measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are to impact Adult Social Care services for older people and those with learning disabilities, which have been...
Friday, 20 March 2020
Coronavirus update 19 March
A number of important announcements in response to the coronavirus pandemic have been made today.
From 6am tomorrow (Friday) a specific coronavirus phone line...
Thursday, 19 March 2020
