Caring and Support News
Manx Diabetic Group are Charity of the Year for 2014/15
Department of Education and Children staff based at Hamilton House in Douglas made the Manx Diabetic Group their Charity of the Year for 2014/15.
They raised...
Wednesday, 27 May 2015
Encouraging problem gamblers to seek support
Motivational messages will be displayed on fruit machines in licensed premises throughout the Isle of Man in a bid to encourage problem gamblers to seek...
Tuesday, 19 May 2015
New on-demand video sign language service at Noble's Hospital
A new sign language interpretation service which uses an online video link has been officially launched at Noble’s Hospital. The initiative will provide an...
Monday, 27 April 2015
Isle of Man pledges aid to relief work in Vanuatu
The Isle of Man Government’s International Development Committee has responded to the crisis following the devastating damage caused by a category 5 cyclone to...
Tuesday, 21 April 2015
Committee supports emergency aid programmes
The Isle of Man Government’s International Development Committee is supporting three charities responding to humanitarian crises in the Lebanon, Mozambique and...
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Consultation launched on the future of state pensions and benefits
Treasury has today published a consultation document on recommendations to reform the Island’s National Insurance and Social Security systems.
The proposals...
Monday, 23 March 2015
Save the Children brings Families and Schools Together
Families at Willaston Primary School graduated together this week from Save the Children’s Families and Schools Together (FAST) programme.
14 families...
Thursday, 19 March 2015
Developing care services for older people in east of Island
The former Glenside Resource Centre is to be demolished as part of a plan to make way for a range of new accommodation for older people. The decision comes...
Friday, 20 February 2015
Providing the best possible care for vulnerable looked after children at heart of competitive tendering exercise
Rates of children being fostered have increased from 29% to 64%
50% reduction in demand for residential care places will save £5.9 million
38 jobs affected...
Friday, 16 January 2015
Appropriate Adult scheme to support vulnerable people
An initiative is being launched in the Isle of Man to support young and vulnerable people during police interviews.
The Appropriate Adult scheme is a...
Wednesday, 7 January 2015
