Health and Wellbeing News
Manx Care appointment letters to be sent six weeks in advance of appointment date
As part of its work to improve patients’ experience when accessing services, Manx Care is piloting a process where patients are informed of their appointment...
Friday, 1 December 2023
Selfless Manx Care audiologist recognised as Island hero
Manx Care Consultant Audiologist Dr Stephen Griffiths received the Caring Arms (Inspirational Healthcare Professional) Award at the Heroes of Mann Awards 2023...
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Children’s oral health survey on home habits
A Public Health questionnaire aims to find out more about oral health habits among 5 year olds in the Isle of Man.
Designed to be completed by parents and...
Tuesday, 14 November 2023
RDCH Welfare Trustees donate key equipment to Island hospital
An update to X-ray facilities at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital (RDCH) is the latest in a series of projects that will benefit patients and service users...
Tuesday, 7 November 2023
Air quality monitoring sites expanded significantly during trial
The number of places where air quality is regularly monitored on the Isle of Man is being significantly increased as part of a two-year trial.
The project...
Thursday, 2 November 2023
DHSC assesses the second year performance of Manx Care
A letter, assessing the performance of Manx Care from April 2022 to March 2023, has been sent by the Minister for Health and Social Care to the Chief Executive...
Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Tynwald to consider a move for Health and Care Transformation team
Tynwald will vote at the November sitting on a proposed move of the Health and Care Transformation Programme (HCTP).
It has been proposed that the HCTP,...
Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Ways to reduce drug harm to be discussed by Tynwald
A report which makes suggestions on how the Isle of Man could minimise the harms associated with drug use, will be discussed at November Tynwald.
The Public...
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
Qualification on offer for aspiring gym instructors
Budding gym instructors will be able to gain a qualification on the Isle of Man thanks to a partnership between the National Sports Centre (NSC) and University...
Thursday, 19 October 2023
Manx Care’s Friends and Family Test Results Show Nearly 90% Overall Service Satisfaction Rating
Manx Care has released its Friends and Family Test Survey data for the second quarter (July to September 2023). A total of 3,654 surveys were completed,...
Tuesday, 17 October 2023
