Health and Wellbeing News
New charity for those with memory problems celebrates launch
Manx Decaf has used one of its regular monthly Dementia Cafes to celebrate becoming a registered charity, with a formal launch at the Palace Hotel on Friday, 26...
Monday, 5 November 2012
Manx Decaf becomes registered charity
Manx Decaf - monthly cafes where those who have dementia or memory problems, their relatives and carers can meet to socialise and receive support - has achieved...
Friday, 19 October 2012
School meals grow in popularity as they pass the pupil taste test
With a new winter menu being launched after half term, the School Meals Service is emphasising it offers primary school pupils a tasty and nutritional midday...
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
Island's Memory Service receives Royal College accreditation
The Department of Health is delighted to announce that the Older Persons Mental Health Service has received renewed accreditation with the Memory Services...
Thursday, 11 October 2012
Blood Clinic staff raise money for bench in memory of 'bubbly' Katie
Staff from the Phlebotomy Department at Noble’s Hospital dedicated a bench on Friday 7th September, in the memory of their colleague Katie Edge, who worked at...
Friday, 14 September 2012
Students 'step' out of comfort zone as summer projects win awards!
The Department of Health is delighted to announce that Kate Holland, a Step student working at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital, has been awarded 'Best...
Monday, 10 September 2012
Donation ensures partners are comfortable at the Jane Crookall maternity ward
Following the generous donation of £1,000 from David Moss after he walked 32.5 miles in the Parish walk last year, the Jane Crookall Maternity Ward has...
Friday, 7 September 2012
Noble's Hospital is now IMPACT training centre for Island
The Department of Health is pleased to announce that Noble’s Hospital has become an accredited IMPACT training centre having ran an extremely successful pilot...
Monday, 3 September 2012
Department of Health announces plans for addiction services
The Department of Health is pleased to announce plans to proceed with contracting with one partner agency, the Isle of Man Alcohol Advisory Service, for the...
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital takes silver!
As the world continues with Olympic fever with the closing ceremony of London 2012 and the Paralympics only days away, athletes aren’t the only ones looking to...
Tuesday, 21 August 2012
