Health and Wellbeing News
Noble's Hospital holds first patient safety conference
The Island’s first ever patient safety conference was held yesterday (20 November) for staff from Noble’s Hospital. The conference had the aim of maintaining...
Friday, 21 November 2014
Results of third review by West Midlands Quality Review Service published
The report for the third quality assurance review of the Island’s Health Service has today been published by the West Midlands Quality Review Service...
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
Tynwald approval sought for new Endoscopy Suite at Noble's Hospital
Approval will be sought from Tynwald this month for £1.6 million in capital spending to fund the construction of a new Endoscopy Suite at Noble's...
Thursday, 6 November 2014
Pilot scheme will enhance support for carers
A pilot for a new scheme to provide information and advice to carers and to assess their needs will launch in November.
The scheme is a joint initiative...
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
New clear and cohesive framework to deliver modern social care
The majority of the Social Services Act 2011, which provides a clear, cohesive and modern framework for the delivery of social care services, will come in to...
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
Local charity supports new information pack on foot care for diabetics
The Department of Health and Social Care’s Community Podiatry Service is grateful for the continued financial support from a local charity, the Friends of the...
Monday, 20 October 2014
Recruitment of more nurses for Noble's Hospital will improve care and reduce costs
Following a review into the provision of nursing care at Noble’s Hospital the Council of Ministers has agreed to allow the Department of Health and Social Care...
Thursday, 16 October 2014
'My Dreams Are No Different' poetry book launched
The Department of Health and Social Care’s Mental Health Service, in partnership with the Isle of Man Arts Council, has published a book of poetry created by...
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Electronic cigarettes banned inside Department of Health and Social Care buildings
The Department of Health and Social Care has taken the decision to ban the use of electronic cigarettes within all of its buildings.
The policy comes in to...
Monday, 13 October 2014
