Health and Wellbeing News

Gravity Percussion set to inspire

The Island is set to welcome back one of its talented Manx students, Peter Mitchell, as he brings Gravity Percussion to deliver workshops and assemblies to...
Friday, 5 June 2015

500 children gain first experience of competitive athletics

The Primary Schools’ Sure Sportshall Athletics Festival was held recently at the National Sports Centre in Douglas, with almost 500 children from twenty-two...
Thursday, 4 June 2015

'Proud quitters' win No Smoking Day competition

To tie in with this year’s theme for No Smoking Day – ‘Proud to be a Quitter’ which aims to draw on inspirational stories of ex-smokers to highlight the...
Monday, 1 June 2015

Nurses Day 2015 used to help 'Stop the Pressure'

Nurses Day (12 May) was used by a group of healthcare professionals to raise awareness about the ‘Stop the Pressure’ campaign.  The Department’s Interim Deputy...
Wednesday, 13 May 2015

Two key appointments strengthen management of Island's health and social care service

Two key appointments have been made within the senior management team of the Department of Health and Social Care.  Brian Deadman has been appointed as Deputy...
Monday, 11 May 2015

Tynwald asked to approve funding for new mental health facility

The Island could have a new purpose built mental health facility designed to meet modern standards and growing need, if Tynwald approves £7.2 million in...
Friday, 8 May 2015

Work of Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service boosted

The work of the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service at Noble's Hospital in supporting patients with cancer and their carers, received a boost...
Monday, 27 April 2015

New on-demand video sign language service at Noble's Hospital

A new sign language interpretation service which uses an online video link has been officially launched at Noble’s Hospital. The initiative will provide an...
Monday, 27 April 2015

Work begins on new residential unit for adults with learning disabilities

Work has begun on a new residential unit for adults with learning disabilities in Strang, Braddan. The new £1.3 million facility, which will be operated by...
Friday, 24 April 2015

Tinnitus Support Group launches

A new support group to help people with tinnitus will hold its first meeting this month. Noble's Hospital's Audiology Service, which supports the needs of...
Thursday, 23 April 2015