Health and Wellbeing News
Update on the independent COVID review
Joint news release from the Isle of Man Government and Kate Brunner KC, Chair of the Independent COVID Review
Monday, 16 January 2023
Government apologises for historical mistakes that contributed to abuse
The Council of Ministers has apologised for historical mistakes that contributed to children being abused at the Knottfield children’s home in the 1970s and...
Monday, 16 January 2023
Manx Care invites members of the public to nominate their People’s Champion
Manx Care is inviting members of the public to nominate their ‘People’s Champion’ as part of its first ever annual colleague award ceremony taking place next...
Monday, 16 January 2023
FabYouary exhibition to focus on wellbeing
An all-day public exhibition celebrating ‘FabYouary – it’s all about you’ will focus on personal, financial, mental and physical wellbeing.
Attendees will be...
Wednesday, 11 January 2023
Choosing the right healthcare option for you
Members of the public who require healthcare support are being asked to only use the Emergency Department (A&E) at Noble’s Hospital if they need to, and...
Wednesday, 28 December 2022
Protection Zone put in place following confirmed cases of bird flu
A 3km protection zone, and 10km surveillance zone, have been put in place in the West of the Island, following confirmed cases of H5N1 avian influenza in farm...
Wednesday, 28 December 2022
General Surgery activity underway as part of Restoration and Recovery Programme
The first phase of General Surgery activity has taken place as part of Manx Care’s programme of work to reduce waiting lists.
26 patients have had hernia...
Friday, 23 December 2022
Public asked for their views on new vaping legislation
The public are invited to submit their views on a draft bill that will regulate the sale or supply of vaping devices and products.
The consultation is now open...
Friday, 23 December 2022
'Did Not Attend' rates for November 2022
Missed appointment slots, often referred to as 'Did Not Attends' (DNAs) continue to affect GP surgeries across the Island – the DNA rates for November 2022 were...
Thursday, 22 December 2022
‘Still Treasured, Always Remembered’ service organised by Midwives at Noble’s
A service for parents who have lost a child through stillbirth or miscarriage is to be held at St. Thomas’ Church in Douglas later this month.
Midwives at...
Monday, 19 December 2022