Health and Wellbeing News
CQC final reports published
The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) final four reports, as well as a programme overview report and a Quality Strategy from Manx Care, have now been...
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
CQC reports published on Acute and Community Services, MEDS and Mental Health
Four further Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports have been published, this time covering Acute and Community Services, the Manx Emergency Doctor...
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
Blood donation to become more inclusive on the Isle of Man
All donors who wish to give blood will go through the same screening process, regardless of their sexuality or gender, from 1 June 2023.
Previously men who had...
Thursday, 18 May 2023
Join the discussion about our illicit drugs strategy
Members of the public are asked to register their interest to take part in a focus group on the 14 June, discussing how future policies can be shaped to reduce...
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Changes announced for routine adolescent HPV vaccination programme
Children and young adults in the Isle of Man who are eligible to receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination will now receive one dose rather than the...
Friday, 28 April 2023
Castle Pharmacy closed as of 20 April 2023
Due to unpreventable circumstances, Castle Pharmacy, Malew Street, Castletown had to close abruptly at close of business yesterday (20 April 2023).
The reasons...
Friday, 21 April 2023
Ramsey’s Minor Injuries and Illnesses Unit (MIU) closing early tomorrow (Saturday 15 April 2023)
Ramsey’s Minor Injuries and Illnesses Unit (MIU) will be closing early tomorrow (Saturday 15 April 2023) due to staffing issues.
MIU will be open as follows...
Friday, 14 April 2023
Clarity over Manx Care introducing charges for GP and A&E attendances
We wish to respond to a media report yesterday (Wednesday 12 April 2023) which stated that ‘Manx Care recommends charges for GP appointments and A&E...
Thursday, 13 April 2023
Ramsey’s Minor Injuries and Illnesses Unit (MIU) operating on reduced hours this weekend
Ramsey’s Minor Injuries and Illnesses Unit (MIU) will be operating on reduced opening hours this weekend (1 and 2 April 2023) due to staffing issues.
MIU’s...
Friday, 31 March 2023
Manx Care’s Memory Clinic receives professional reaccreditation
The Memory Clinic operated by Manx Care’s Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS) has received its reaccreditation from the Memory Services National...
Thursday, 9 March 2023