Health and Wellbeing News
Busting the myths of schizophrenia this World Mental Health Day
This year’s World Mental Health Day is focusing on raising awareness about schizophrenia and living a healthy life with the condition.
To support this...
Thursday, 9 October 2014
Ebola - risk to Island residents remains low, but the health services are prepared
The Department of Health and Social Care would like to reassure the public that the risk from Ebola remains very low in the Isle of Man and that the Island’s...
Thursday, 9 October 2014
Revised minimum standards for childminders published
A revised set of minimum standards for registered childminders are to be implemented by the Department of Health and Social Care on 13 October 2014.
The...
Monday, 6 October 2014
Island's acute mental health inpatient service awarded reaccreditation by Royal College
The Island’s acute inpatient mental health service at Grianagh Court on the Noble’s Hospital estate has been reaccredited as ‘excellent’ by the Royal College of...
Monday, 22 September 2014
Celebrating 15 years of Walk and Talk
In 1999, a small group of walkers embarked on the first Walk and Talk session at the National Sports Centre.
Some 225,000 miles later, with weekly attendances...
Thursday, 18 September 2014
Dangers of button cell batteries to babies and young children highlighted
Parents and carers are being reminded of the dangers that small button cell batteries can pose to babies and young children.
Button batteries are commonly...
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
Update on means testing for public sector rents
Means testing of rents for tenants of public sector housing is to be deferred and will not now be introduced in April 2015.
Minister for Health and Social...
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
Bedside TV to enhance patient comfort at Noble's Hospital
Thanks to generous donations from the Noble’s Hospital Gift Trustees and the Noble’s Hospital League of Friends, individual bedside televisions are now...
Monday, 15 September 2014
One-man show with a difference visits Island
A cycling musician will visit schools, youth groups, residential homes and healthcare settings with a unique educational and entertaining show.
Jon Hodkin...
Wednesday, 27 August 2014
Boost for disabled anglers
Disabled anglers can now fish from a specially designed platform at Cringle reservoir.
Anglers with disabilities have been able to park close to the reservoir...
Thursday, 14 August 2014