Health and Wellbeing News
Report tracks further progress in improving patient safety
An update on work to implement recommendations of a landmark UK report on patient safety will be presented to Tynwald this month.
A public inquiry into...
Monday, 12 March 2018
Memory Service looks to the future as anniversary marked
The Isle of Man Memory Service is celebrating two decades of progress as it marks its 20th anniversary this week.
The fledgling service formed in 1998...
Monday, 5 March 2018
Leaflet signals right direction for Patient Transfer
A new information leaflet is set to smooth the way for island patients travelling to the UK for hospital appointments.
The leaflet explains how journeys are...
Monday, 5 March 2018
Vision for new residential care home takes step forward
The project to construct a new, state-of-the-art care home for older residents in Douglas has moved a step forward.
The Department has submitted a planning...
Friday, 23 February 2018
Island hosts international mental health research conference
Developments in mental health research have been centre stage at a three day conference hosted in the Isle of Man, which attracted an international field of...
Wednesday, 14 February 2018
Event aims to match volunteers with the right opportunity
An event designed to match volunteers with charities and voluntary groups looking for support will take place this month.
A recruitment fair will mark the...
Wednesday, 14 February 2018
Department moves to appoint new NHS dentists
The Department has confirmed it is seeking to commission a new NHS dental provider, following the termination of its contract with Ravat and Ray from 31st March...
Wednesday, 7 February 2018
Support available for people affected by closure of Jack Frost
The Department of Health and Social Care is committed to supporting all those receiving a meal delivery service from Jack Frost, which has announced it is to...
Friday, 2 February 2018
Graduates supported in developing careers with Pathology Department
The Pathology Department at Noble’s Hospital is successfully attracting graduates to return to Manx shores and enabling them to develop their careers close to...
Wednesday, 24 January 2018
Over 300 responses to DHSC consultations
A summary of responses to two Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) public consultations has been published today.
The DHSC asked for views on a charter...
Tuesday, 16 January 2018
