Health and Wellbeing News
Generosity of Manx public sees reduction in need for some blood types
Changes are being made to the Island’s Blood Donor Service that will see some regular donors contacted less often in the future.
The Isle of Man now has an...
Wednesday, 26 April 2017
Access via ‘Martin Ward entrance’ at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital
The public entrance to Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital nearest to the Martin Ward will be closed from Tuesday 25 April, for several days, due to the...
Monday, 24 April 2017
Feedback on Patient Transfer Service welcomed
Feedback from users of the Patient Transfer Service is welcomed and being taken on board says Minister for Health and Social Care, Kate Beecroft MHK.
ComCab...
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS)
If you sell alcohol to another business you may need to apply for approval for the AWRS. The scheme was introduced to tackle alcohol fraud and traders...
Wednesday, 5 April 2017
Additional sign-up session for GP Patient Access
Owing to the success of previous events, there is an additional public sign-up session for GP Patient Access, the free digital facility that allows people to...
Friday, 31 March 2017
Outpatient appointment reminders go digital
Following the success of the text message reminder service for Noble’s Hospital outpatient appointments which launched last October – the Department of Health...
Friday, 31 March 2017
Public invited to sign up for GP app
Following on from strong public demand for enrolment to Patient Access, the free digital facility that allows people to view their own health information...
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Patients assured of first class service with experienced transport provider
Isle of Man residents travelling to the North West of England for medical appointments can be assured of a “first class service” during their transfer between...
Thursday, 16 March 2017
NSC offers something for all in society
The National Sports Centre (NSC) has something for everyone in society, including those with disabilities, recovering from illness and injury and seeking to...
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
First GP education session of 2017
The first GP education session of 2017 takes place on Tuesday 14 March.
Routine GP appointments will not be available that afternoon, however urgent...
Monday, 13 March 2017
