Caring and Support News
Further support for Armed Forces Covenant
The Isle of Man Government’s Armed Forces Champion has welcomed a further show of support from the local business community for the initiative that promotes the...
Friday, 15 July 2016
Minister praises staff for their relentless commitment to improve health and social care services
The team of more than 2,900 'dedicated and compassionate' individuals that make-up the Isle of Man’s health and social care service have been praised by...
Friday, 15 July 2016
Consultation on care for older people to end soon
Members of the public are being reminded they have a few days left to give their views on proposals to develop social care services for older people over the...
Wednesday, 13 July 2016
Fire and Rescue Service welcomes donation of defibrillators
The donation of life-saving equipment to the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service will strengthen efforts to maintain community safety in the north of the...
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Nursing home purchase would represent ‘bold move’ to meet needs of ageing population
Tynwald will be asked to back a proposal for Government to purchase a newly-built care home in Douglas, to address the lack of affordable nursing home places on...
Wednesday, 15 June 2016
Public invited to express views on future care for older people
A consultation has been launched seeking the public’s views on proposals to develop social care services for older people over the next five years.
Minister...
Tuesday, 7 June 2016
Initiative to encourage cycling restarts for summer
Bike 4 Life is returning this summer and organisers hope even more people will participate.
The Manx Sport and Recreation (MSR) initiative – launched last year...
Thursday, 26 May 2016
Staff and prisoners support charity event
A team from the Isle of Man Prison played an important role in the success of the recent Lisa Lowe Appeal Walk organised by Manx Cancer Help.
Members of staff...
Friday, 6 May 2016
Reminder: Smoking banned in cars carrying children under 16 from tomorrow
A new law which makes it illegal to smoke in private vehicles with someone under 16 present comes into effect in the Isle of Man tomorrow. This is exactly 8...
Tuesday, 29 March 2016
Nativity scene draws visitors to hospital
A nativity tableau at Noble’s Hospital is drawing admiring visitors of all ages this festive season.
The nativity scene was donated to the hospital by St...
Wednesday, 23 December 2015