Health and Wellbeing News
Change to NHS dental charges from 1 April 2015
The charges for NHS dental treatment are to increase from 1 April 2015 if approved by Tynwald. It is the first time the charges have increased since September...
Friday, 6 March 2015
Tynwald approves funds for new residential facility for adults with learning disabilities
Tynwald last week approved a capital spend of £1.3 million by the Department of Health and Social Care on a new 10 bed residential facility for adults with...
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Developing care services for older people in east of Island
The former Glenside Resource Centre is to be demolished as part of a plan to make way for a range of new accommodation for older people. The decision comes...
Friday, 20 February 2015
Medical Education and Clinical Skills Centre officially opened
The Island’s new Medical Education and Clinical Skills Centre has today been officially opened by His Honour Jack W Corrin CBE, TH, the former First Deemster...
Friday, 20 February 2015
Relocation of Audiology Service at Noble's Hospital
The Island's Audiology Service has relocated from the ground floor of Noble's Hospital, to the first floor of the west wing, next to the Ear, Nose and Throat...
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
Travellers to America advised to get measles vaccination
The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and World Health Organisation (WHO) have issued an alert regarding outbreaks of measles in America. Two small...
Friday, 13 February 2015
Minister delivers on promise for Island based 'Wet' ARMD treatment
The first Island based clinic to treat the eye condition ‘Wet’ Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) took place today at Noble’s Hospital. It is the first...
Friday, 23 January 2015
Providing the best possible care for vulnerable looked after children at heart of competitive tendering exercise
Rates of children being fostered have increased from 29% to 64%
50% reduction in demand for residential care places will save £5.9 million
38 jobs affected...
Friday, 16 January 2015
Last chance to comment on draft Bill to strengthen tobacco legislation
There are only as few days remaining to comment on a draft Bill to amend the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2006.
The changes proposed include:
A ban on...
Wednesday, 14 January 2015
Changes announced to health service review programme
Changes have been announced to the review programme of the Isle of Man’s health services being conducted by the West Midlands Quality Review Service...
Tuesday, 23 December 2014
