Health and Wellbeing News

Report shows progress on recommendations to improve patient safety

A report providing an update on the work of Department of Health and Social Care to address the recommendations of a major UK report on patient safety will go...
Tuesday, 6 December 2016

Games to become firm fixture with support from Microgaming

A sporting event for secondary students will become a firm part of the school calendar after it encouraged them to get active and sign up to clubs. The...
Monday, 28 November 2016

Construction companies reminded to safeguard against trespassers

Construction companies are being reminded to secure unattended building sites and ensure risks to trespassers who do gain access are minimised. The Health and...
Wednesday, 23 November 2016

Limited number of places remain for event to launch new Healthy Workplace Toolkit

A limited number of places remain for representatives from business, public services and the third sector on a free one day workshop being held on Thursday 1...
Tuesday, 22 November 2016

7,000 homes targeted in major health and lifestyle survey

Thousands of Isle of Man residents are being asked to participate in a survey to find out more about the health of the Island’s population in areas such as...
Tuesday, 22 November 2016

New scheme aims to reduce drug related deaths

People who are dependent upon opioid based drugs – such as heroin, methadone and morphine –and under the care of the Island’s Mental Health Service are being...
Friday, 18 November 2016

Health and Social Care Minister unveils team’s responsibilities

The four political members of the Department of Health and Social Care have been allocated specific areas of responsibility by the Minister, Kate Beecroft...
Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Patient safety a top priority says Minister

The Minister for Health and Social Care, Kate Beecroft MHK, has reaffirmed the Department of Health and Social Care’s absolute commitment to patient safety,...
Friday, 11 November 2016

Self Care Week roadshow aims to reduce the risk of falls

Self Care Week 2016 is being marked by the Department of Health and Social Care with a Falls Prevention Roadshow at venues across the Island between Monday 14...
Friday, 11 November 2016

Pupils with disabilities benefit from football festivals

Pupils with disabilities developed physical and social skills at recent football festivals run by Manx Sport and Recreation (MSR).  More than 80 pupils from...
Friday, 4 November 2016