Health and Wellbeing News
Flybe – Update from Patient Transfers
Patients who have missed appointments due to lack of flight today (Thursday 05/03/2020)
We are in the process of contacting the UK hospitals to rearrange all...
Thursday, 5 March 2020
Wellbeing Centre’s opening heralds new era for healthcare
A major step towards integration of the Island’s health and social care services will be taken this month, with the official opening of the Western Wellbeing...
Monday, 17 February 2020
Preparations for coronavirus continue
Extensive preparations have been made by Isle of Man Government to be ready for any cases of coronavirus which may arrive here. Plans to deal with an outbreak...
Wednesday, 12 February 2020
Generous donation of new ECG machines to Noble’s Hospital
The donation of three new ECG machines to Noble’s by the Manx Heart Foundation is helping ensure swift diagnosis of heart conditions and increasing capacity for...
Monday, 3 February 2020
Island continues to follow latest guidance on coronavirus
The Island’s Director of Public Health is continuing to review and update preparations for dealing with coronavirus, in the light of the latest developments in...
Friday, 31 January 2020
Art project to reframe perceptions of life in care
A unique display of art created by young people who have experienced the care system will be unveiled at locations around the Island this weekend – with the...
Thursday, 30 January 2020
Reassurance for patients at Douglas GP practice
Patients at Promenade Medical Centre are being reassured they will continue to be able to see a GP while the practice is reorganised in the spring. Plans are...
Wednesday, 29 January 2020
Island is prepared to deal with coronavirus
The Isle of Man to ready to respond to the Wuhan novel coronavirus (WN-CoV) should a potential case of the disease arrive here.
The Island takes its lead from...
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
Additional funding to support Island’s health and social care services
Tynwald has this week agreed additional funding of up to £8 million to ensure the Department of Health and Social Care can meet the cost of providing services...
Friday, 24 January 2020
Interim Chief Executive Officer takes up key role
Interim Chief Executive Officer Kathryn Magson has taken the reins at the Department of Health and Social Care at the start of a two year secondment from a...
Monday, 20 January 2020
