Health and Wellbeing News

Have Your Say in the Island’s Choice Award!

The fourth annual Manx Care Awards will take place in March 2026, and we’re inviting the Isle of Man community to help us celebrate excellence in health and...
Friday, 24 October 2025

New stroke facility marks major milestone for healthcare in Isle of Man

Noble’s Hospital is delighted to announce the opening of its new Stroke Unit on Ward 4, marking a major milestone in the hospital’s commitment to delivering...
Friday, 24 October 2025

Options being explored to reopen Ramsey MIU at weekends

Options to reopen the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital during the weekends are being explored by Manx Care. Minister for...
Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Free chickenpox vaccination to be offered to children in the Isle of Man from January

The Isle of Man Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is to launch chickenpox vaccination programme in the Isle of Man from January 2026, which will...
Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Winter vaccine campaign to begin today

Starting today, Monday 13 October 2025, Manx Care will begin its winter vaccination programme to help protect the community against COVID-19 and seasonal flu...
Monday, 13 October 2025

Temporary Closure of Martin Ward at Ramsey Cottage Hospital

Martin Ward at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital (RDCH) is scheduled to close towards the end of October for around four weeks. This measure follows a pest...
Thursday, 9 October 2025

Baby Loss Remembrance Service – 14 October 2025

A special Baby Loss Service of Remembrance will take place at St Thomas’ Church in Douglas on Tuesday 14 October 2025, beginning at 7pm. Organised by Manx...
Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Family and Friends Carers Celebrate Kinship Care Week on the Isle of Man

Family and Friends carers across the Isle of Man are celebrating Kinship Care Week 2025, taking place from Monday 6 October to Sunday 12 October, with a special...
Tuesday, 7 October 2025

NHS Levy plans will not be progressed

The Treasury has confirmed that high-level options for an NHS Levy have been assessed and will not be brought forward by this administration. A consultation in...
Friday, 26 September 2025

New Regulations to Strengthen Workplace Health and Safety

New rules to strengthen workplace safety – from extending protections for new and expectant mums to ensuring consistent standards on offshore wind projects –...
Thursday, 25 September 2025