Health and Wellbeing News
Nursery children take part in toothbrushing pilot
Children from six nurseries will be taking part in a three-month supervised toothbrushing pilot project, starting today (Monday 11 September).
The...
Monday, 11 September 2017
Public Notice: Sign-up for GP Patient Access and make appointments online
The Department of Health and Social Care is holding a three-week roadshow of public sign-up sessions for GP Patient Access, the free digital facility that...
Wednesday, 6 September 2017
Hospital launches Relative Support Service to help bereaved families
A new service to support bereaved families is set to be launched later this month following a successful collaboration between Noble’s Hospital and Hospice...
Friday, 1 September 2017
Volunteers create peaceful garden on Noble’s Hospital estate
A new garden has been officially opened on the Noble’s Hospital estate thanks to the work and contributions of volunteers across the Island.
The new facility –...
Thursday, 17 August 2017
Donation of cutting-edge equipment revolutionises balance tests
Those suffering from prolonged dizziness who require investigation at hospital are benefiting from new cutting-edge equipment thanks to a generous...
Wednesday, 16 August 2017
FAQs seek to address misconceptions over proposed changes to prescription, sight test and dental treatment contributions
Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) on proposed changes in contributions towards the cost of prescriptions, sight tests and dental...
Wednesday, 16 August 2017
Save money with a pre-paid prescription certificate
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is reminding residents of the benefits of pre-paid certificates for prescriptions (PPC).
The certificates...
Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Ambulance Service seeks feedback with revamped survey
The Isle of Man Ambulance Service wants to know what the public thinks about the service it provides.
Feedback forms have been available for people who have...
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Public Health launches three-year business plan
The Public Health Directorate has launched its Business Plan 2017-2020, summarising what it aims to deliver over the next three years.
A division of the...
Monday, 17 July 2017
Improvements in care for people diagnosed with cancer
Improvements are being made to care received by people diagnosed with cancer in the Isle of Man, a recent event found.
‘Cancer across Primary and Secondary...
Friday, 7 July 2017
