Health and Wellbeing News

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

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