Health and Wellbeing News
Additional support for health and social care workforce will drive up quality
A series of initiatives have been launched to provide additional support for the Island’s healthcare assistants and care support workers. The aim is to improve...
Wednesday, 4 May 2016
Macmillan Cancer Information Centre marks tenth anniversary
This week marks the tenth anniversary of the official opening of the Island's Macmillan Cancer Information Centre, which is based in the main foyer of Noble's...
Thursday, 28 April 2016
Firefighters Memorial Walk
Samuel Fletcher and David Walker crossed the finish line together to share the honours in the Firefighters Memorial Walk on Sunday.
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
Public’s views sought on adoption process
The views of the local community are being sought on the Island’s adoption process as part of a review by the Department of Health and Social Care.
It’s been...
Monday, 25 April 2016
Plan will deliver change for health and social care
The Department of Health and Social Care’s priorities for change in 2016/17 have been set out today with the publication of its Service Delivery Plan.
The...
Friday, 22 April 2016
No change to contracts for junior doctors in the Isle of Man
Junior doctors contracted by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the Isle of Man will not see changes to their contracts of employment.
Minister...
Tuesday, 5 April 2016
Reminder: Smoking banned in cars carrying children under 16 from tomorrow
A new law which makes it illegal to smoke in private vehicles with someone under 16 present comes into effect in the Isle of Man tomorrow. This is exactly 8...
Tuesday, 29 March 2016
Self-referral for hearing assessments and hearing aids to launch in April
From 1 April 2016 people aged over 50 who develop a hearing problem will be able to refer themselves to the Audiology Service at Noble’s Hospital.
Until now...
Wednesday, 23 March 2016
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award 60th Anniversary Seven Hilltop Adventures Challenge
An event to raise money for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award grant fund and encourage people out onto the hills begins next week.
Wednesday, 16 March 2016
New Bill continues drive for integration of health and social care services
A new Bill designed to transform the Isle of Man's National Health Service (NHS) into a National Health and Care Service (NHSC) had its first reading in the...
Wednesday, 9 March 2016
