Health and Wellbeing News
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
Adverse weather Friday 10 March – Manx Care update
With the ongoing threat of heavy snowfall throughout this evening and overnight into tomorrow (Friday 10 March 2023), we’d like to provide you with an update on...
Thursday, 9 March 2023
Island to introduce suicide prevention strategy
A Suicide Prevention Strategy, the first for the Island, has been published by Public Health.
The strategy aims to reduce the number of suicides in the Isle...
Wednesday, 8 March 2023