Health and Wellbeing News
Visiting restricted across Manx Care settings
Due to the current level of community spread of Covid-19 within the Isle of Man, increases in the number of patients with Covid-19 in hospital and subsequent...
Wednesday, 30 March 2022
All Health and Social Care sites become smoke free
Residential, care and supported living premises will ban smoking from 1 April, making all Department of Health and Social Care and Manx Care sites smoke...
Tuesday, 29 March 2022
On-Island provider sought for distribution of cannabis based prescriptions
The Department of Health and Social Care is looking to partner with an on-Island community pharmacy to provide an import and dispensing service locally for...
Tuesday, 29 March 2022
Leave the car at home for Active Travel Week 2022
28 March – 3 April is Workplace Active Travel Week 2022, we’re asking people to find healthier and greener ways to commute, run errands or enjoy our Island...
Saturday, 26 March 2022
Manx Care will continue to maintain Covid precautions post 1 April 2022
Following discussions with Isle of Man Government, and whilst taking into account the high levels of community transmission of Covid-19 in the community, Manx...
Friday, 25 March 2022
Spring booster vaccine campaign to begin on Island
The Spring booster campaign recently advised by the UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) will commence on Island on 28 March, with...
Tuesday, 22 March 2022
Manx Care widens its healthcare measures as a result of increased numbers of Covid in the community
Manx Care announces a range of measures as a result of increased Covid numbers within the community which is impacting its workforce and operational delivery....
Thursday, 17 March 2022
Think carefully about bringing visitors to outpatient appointments
Manx Care is encouraging patients to think carefully about whether they bring someone with them to outpatient appointments, preferring patients to attend alone...
Monday, 14 March 2022
Helicopter emergency medical and transfer service trial begins
A six-month trial of the Isle of Man’s enhanced emergency air bridge is now underway.
The new Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) aims to take...
Monday, 14 March 2022
Manx Care reintroduces mask-wearing and social distancing
Manx Care is reintroducing social distancing and the mask-wearing with immediate effect.
Manx Care is increasing its preventative measures to ensure that...
Thursday, 10 March 2022
