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New law to protect children from vapes a step closer

The Vaping Products Bill 2023, aimed at introducing stricter regulations on the sale and promotion of vaping products, has successfully completed its passage...
Friday, 30 June 2023

MCALS (Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service) partners with Patient Transfers Team for drop-in session

The Patient Transfers team and MCALS (Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service) will hold a drop-in session tomorrow, to help signpost and support those requiring...
Monday, 26 June 2023

Manx Care publishes its Operating Plan for 2023-2026

Manx Care has published its Operating Plan covering the service years 2023 to 2026. Manx Care has produced a three-year Operating Plan (formerly referred to as...
Monday, 26 June 2023

Tynwald asked to endorse two new funding models for care

The way nursing, residential and home care is accessed and paid for on Island will change, as Tynwald are asked to support further research on two models of...
Tuesday, 20 June 2023

‘Did Not Attend’ rates for February, March and April 2023

Missed appointment slots, often referred to as 'Did Not Attends' (DNAs) continue to affect GP surgeries across the Island – the DNA rates for February, March...
Friday, 16 June 2023

New restrictions on vaping products to go before House of Keys

The Vaping Products Bill 2023 will be put before the House of Keys on Tuesday 13 June. It aims to bring in age restrictions on the sale and importation of...
Thursday, 8 June 2023

CQC final reports published

The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) final four reports, as well as a programme overview report and a Quality Strategy from Manx Care, have now been...
Tuesday, 23 May 2023

CQC reports published on Acute and Community Services, MEDS and Mental Health

Four further Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports have been published, this time covering Acute and Community Services, the Manx Emergency Doctor...
Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Blood donation to become more inclusive on the Isle of Man

All donors who wish to give blood will go through the same screening process, regardless of their sexuality or gender, from 1 June 2023. Previously men who had...
Thursday, 18 May 2023

Join the discussion about our illicit drugs strategy

Members of the public are asked to register their interest to take part in a focus group on the 14 June, discussing how future policies can be shaped to reduce...
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
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