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Phenomenal opportunity for Manx psychology graduates

Psychology graduates are being offered an extremely rare opportunity to train as an educational and child psychologist (TEP), whilst developing their practice...
Monday, 11 September 2023

Opportunity to shape Women’s Health Strategy on Island

Members of the public are invited to have their say on a strategy regarding women’s health on the Isle of Man. A public consultation is now live on the...
Thursday, 31 August 2023

Paul Richardson appointed as new DHSC Chief Officer

Paul Richardson has been appointed Chief Officer (CO) of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Mr Richardson has had a long career in public...
Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Fun day showcases positive impact of activity on mental health

The Brunswick Gardens Fun Day, an annual event organised by Activ4Health (a Givernment referral scheme at the National Sports Centre), successfully showcased...
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Statement from DHSC and Manx Care regarding Cummal Mooar

The closure of Cummal Mooar has been put on hold, following further discussions between the Department of Health and Social Care and Manx Care. This joint...
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Safety alert issued for potentially harmful drug

A warning is being issued for a potentially harmful illegal recreational drug in the UK. This follows an increased number of overdoses, with some deaths, due to...
Friday, 28 July 2023

MCALS is turning 2!

The Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service (MCALS) will be celebrating its 2nd birthday on 2 August, and you’re invited! The team will be holding a number of...
Friday, 28 July 2023

Discussions continue over future of Cummal Mooar

The Minister for Health and Social Care, Lawrie Hooper MHK, is reassuring residents of Cummal Mooar in Ramsey that it remains the Government’s intention to...
Friday, 28 July 2023

‘Did Not Attend’ rates for May and June 2023

Missed appointment slots, often referred to as 'Did Not Attends' (DNAs) continue to affect GP surgeries across the Island – the DNA rates for May and June 2023...
Monday, 24 July 2023

Pilot phase launched for the Island’s first MASH

A six-month pilot phase is underway of the Island’s first ever Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). The MASH is a co-located, multi-agency and...
Monday, 3 July 2023
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