Health and Wellbeing News
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
Children’s drawings to be used for smokefree cars campaign
The Department of Health and Social Care’s Public Health Directorate recently held a ‘Please Keep Me Smoke Free’ competition encouraging children in school...
Monday, 22 February 2016
Important Safety Notice – Tesco 3 Litre and 5.5 Litre Slow Cookers
The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading wishes to make the public aware of an important safety notice which has been issued in relation to Tesco 3 L and 5.5 L...
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
2015 Isle of Man Sports Awards – nominations announced
The shortlist for the 2015 Isle of Man Sports Awards, sponsored by Isle of Man Bank, has been announced today. The event takes place on Wednesday 23 March 2016...
Thursday, 11 February 2016
Public reminded to seek timely health advice before travelling abroad
The public is being reminded of the importance of seeking health advice at least six weeks before travelling abroad.
Tuesday, 2 February 2016
Breast Screening Service moves to Noble’s Hospital
The Island’s Breast Screening Service is moving from the Community Health Centre on Westmoreland Road to Noble’s Hospital, with clinics commencing at the...
Friday, 29 January 2016
Implementation work for Disability Discrimination Act begins with public consultation
A public consultation has launched today seeking comment on two documents related to the implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act 2006.
The aim of...
Monday, 25 January 2016
New Family Support Service to launch in February
A new service designed to provide early and targeted support for children with additional needs, and their families, will formally launch in February 2016...
Monday, 18 January 2016
Importance of mental health recognised in strategic plan
The Island's first strategic plan for improving mental health and wellbeing is to be moved for approval at the December sitting of Tynwald by the Health and...
Friday, 11 December 2015
