Health and Wellbeing News
MEDS to change system from 8 January 2024
The Manx Emergency Doctors Service (MEDS) will close between midnight and 8am on Mondays to Fridays from 8 January 2024, for an initial period of 12 weeks...
Tuesday, 2 January 2024
HPV Year 8 School Vaccination Programme February 2024
Manx Care’s School Vaccination Team will be visiting the Island’s High Schools in February 2024 to deliver the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine programme. If...
Friday, 29 December 2023
Christmas and New Year 2023/2024: Your healthcare – where to go and get help if you need it
Manx Care is highlighting the availability of health and care services over Christmas and New Year by signposting the opening times of key services across the...
Thursday, 21 December 2023
Mental Health Association brightens up inpatients’ Christmas
The Ballamona Association for Mental Health (BAMH) has generously donated a number of gifts across Manx Care’s Mental Health Services.
A 12ft Christmas tree...
Thursday, 14 December 2023
Manx Care holds its Fifth Cancer Performance Day
Manx Care held its fifth internal Cancer Performance Day on Friday 24 November 2023, as part of the development of cancer care provision for people living on...
Monday, 11 December 2023
Manx Care Memory Clinic in top 10% of accredited services
The Isle of Man Memory Clinic, part of Manx Care’s Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), has been placed in the top 10% of accredited services, with an...
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
GPs to attend an Education Session on Thursday 7 December 2023: routine appointments unavailable
Routine GP appointments will not be available from 1pm to 6pm on the afternoon of Thursday 7 December 2023 as GPs attend an education session.
Anyone who needs...
Monday, 4 December 2023
Manx Care appointment letters to be sent six weeks in advance of appointment date
As part of its work to improve patients’ experience when accessing services, Manx Care is piloting a process where patients are informed of their appointment...
Friday, 1 December 2023
Selfless Manx Care audiologist recognised as Island hero
Manx Care Consultant Audiologist Dr Stephen Griffiths received the Caring Arms (Inspirational Healthcare Professional) Award at the Heroes of Mann Awards 2023...
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
MCALS expand drop-in sessions throughout the winter
The Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service (MCALS) has added a number of new drop-in dates and venues from November through to January. It is recognised that...
Friday, 24 November 2023