Mental health and your wellbeing News
Return to normal across health and social care services
Health and care services Island-wide will return to their pre-lockdown ways of operating when the circuit break restrictions are lifted from 00:01 on Monday 1...
Sunday, 31 January 2021
Isle of Man Government launches Are you OK? wellbeing campaign
To some extent most people are feeling anxious and more aware of their mental health and wellbeing due to the continuing global health emergency.
The loss of...
Monday, 17 August 2020
Midwives plan service of comfort for community of bereaved parents
A service for parents who have lost a child through stillbirth or miscarriage is to be held at St Thomas’s Church in Douglas on 2 January 2020 at 2pm. Midwives...
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
Memory Service looks to the future as anniversary marked
The Isle of Man Memory Service is celebrating two decades of progress as it marks its 20th anniversary this week.
The fledgling service formed in 1998...
Monday, 5 March 2018
Chief Minister officially opens Manannan Court
The Chief Minister, Howard Quayle MHK, has officially opened Manannan Court, the Island’s new £7.2 million inpatient mental health facility.
The Chief Minister...
Friday, 13 October 2017
DHSC seeks Tynwald approval for additional funding
The Department of Health and Social Care is to seek the approval of Tynwald, at its January sitting, for additional funding of up to £11.1 million for the...
Friday, 6 January 2017
Sports taster day in south a success
A sports taster day for Castle Rushen High School’s newest students on Friday was a success.
The event is staged annually by Manx Sport and Recreation (MSR),...
Monday, 19 September 2016
Use of Minor Ailment Scheme grows by 136%
There has been a significant increase in the number of people using the Island’s Minor Ailment Scheme, up by 136% since 2014. Almost 2,000 people were treated...
Thursday, 15 September 2016
‘Twiddle Muffs’ offered to hospital patients with dementia
People with dementia who are admitted to Noble’s Hospital are now being offered ‘Twiddle Muffs’ – knitted or crocheted hand muffs that provide a source of...
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
Emotional first aid training for education staff
Education staff have received training in emotional first aid for young people.
Eleven employees attended an award-winning course delivered by the Solent NHS...
Monday, 29 June 2015