Health and Wellbeing News

First annual report highlights progress on Isle of Man Carers Strategy

The first annual report on the Carers’ Strategy 2024-2034 has been published, outlining the progress made during Phase One (June 2024 to September 2025) and...
Friday, 10 April 2026

Disruption to Smile Dental Care Services

Manx Care is aware that Smile Dental Care is not currently providing dental services and is attempting to establish contact with the provider. We recognise that...
Tuesday, 7 April 2026

Look out for symptoms of bowel cancer

For the second year running Public Health and Manx Care are raising awareness during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month throughout April. The public are being...
Thursday, 2 April 2026

Manx Care expands Mental Health First Contact Practitioner service across the Island

Manx Care is extending its Mental Health First Contact Practitioner (FCPMH) service to a further nine GP practices across the Isle of Man, following a...
Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Island to light up green and yellow for Autism Acceptance Month

Landmarks across the Island will be illuminated in green and yellow tonight (Wednesday 1 April 2026) as the Isle of Man marks the start of Autism Acceptance...
Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Manx Care asks GP practices to formally adopt Jess’s Rule

Manx Care is asking all GP practices on the Island to formally adopt Jess’s Rule, a UK NHS initiative that encourages clinicians to reflect, review and rethink...
Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Manx Care secures Isle of Man - UK emergency air bridge services for the next five years

Manx Care has secured the Isle of Man’s emergency air bridge to provide patient transfer services for the next five years, following the completion of a...
Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Integrated Sight Support and Resource Hub opens in Noble’s Hospital Foyer

Last week saw the opening of the new 'Integrated Sight Support & Resource Hub' with Eye Care Liaison Officer Lesley Hankinson and Sight Matters with...
Friday, 27 March 2026

Future-proofing Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital leads to revised timeline

A revised timeline has been published to accommodate ongoing essential work at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital (RDCH). A number of services normally...
Wednesday, 25 March 2026

You Said, We Did – 'Our Promise to You' - Trolley Rounds Return to Noble’s Hospital

In January and February 2026, the MCALS Team facilitated and supported Meet the Matron listening events on Ward 6, The Emergency Department, Noble’s Hospital...
Monday, 23 March 2026