Health and Wellbeing News
Second vulnerable adults conference hailed a success
Following on from the successful Vulnerable Adults Conference held in October 2011, a second conference has been held to raise the awareness of the specific...
Friday, 17 August 2012
Launch of Primary Care framework cements future of Island's community based care
Under the plans which were set out in the ‘Strategy for the Future of Health Services’ the Department of Health has launched a strategic framework for Primary...
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
A unique visit from the director of the Queen's nursing institute
The Department of Health recently welcomed an esteemed guest to the Island, Rosemary Cook CBE, Director of the Queen’s Nursing Institute, whose visit aimed to...
Monday, 6 August 2012
Jurby Health and Community Centre officially opened by Chief Minister
The Chief Minister, Hon Allan Bell MHK, has today officially opened Jurby Health and Community Centre, with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque. The...
Friday, 3 August 2012
Rise in Whooping Cough cases
The number of cases of whooping cough (Pertussis) has shown a marked rise in the UK; this has been reflected in Isle of Man as well. The Public Health...
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
Noble's Hospital showcases the best in Island produce
This week (16 to 19 July) is the Department of Health’s fifth annual ‘Manx Produce Week’ at Noble’s Hospital Restaurant which has been renamed Thie Bee – Manx...
Thursday, 19 July 2012
Jack Quirk Renal fund continues to support Noble's Hospital with latest donations
The Department of Health has received a number of generous donations including iPads, DVDs, DVD players and much more from the Jack Quirk Renal Care Fund.
The...
Monday, 16 July 2012
Dignity and choice at the heart of the Island's first ever end of life care framework
The Department of Health has today launched the Isle of Man’s first ever End of Life Care Framework, after 18 months of a detailed research and analysis into...
Friday, 13 July 2012
No safety concerns regarding water
The Public Health Directorate has received several phone calls from members of the public regarding the safety of drinking water following the press statement...
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Department of Health launches new relaxation CD for patients
The Department of Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Team within the Occupational Therapy Service has released a CD of relaxation techniques for use by patients...
Tuesday, 3 July 2012