Health and Wellbeing News
Health and Social Care Minister highlights progress - but says there is more to do
Minister Howard Quayle MHK says he is pleased with the progress he has seen at the Department of Health and Social Care since he took up his post there five...
Friday, 1 August 2014
Ebola - Risk to Island residents is extremely low
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) would like to reassure the Manx public that the local risk from Ebola is extremely low following an outbreak in...
Thursday, 31 July 2014
End of an era for nursing on the Island
The Island’s Chief Nurse and Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Therapies at Noble’s Hospital – Bev Critchlow – is to leave her post on 30 September...
Wednesday, 30 July 2014
Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital makes the grade in customer service
Following an external assessment, Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital (RDCH) has been formally validated under the UK’s Customer Service Excellence (CSE)...
Tuesday, 29 July 2014
New therapy facilities for Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital
Thanks to the generous support of the Eric and Marion Scott Trust, and the Welfare Trustees of Ramsey Cottage Hospital, a new Physiotherapy and Occupational...
Tuesday, 29 July 2014
Two key appointments will help lead change and develop Island's health service
Two key managerial appointments which will help to lead change and develop the Island’s health service have been made by the Department of Health and Social...
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
Insure you're ready to travel this summer
With the school summer holidays almost here, the Department of Health and Social Care is taking the opportunity to issue a reminder to the public on the...
Thursday, 17 July 2014
Isle of Man Sport supports Pre-Games Drugs Testing
As the Commonwealth Games approaches, there is lots of activity in the background as the team prepares to compete on the World stage. One aspect of this...
Wednesday, 16 July 2014
Students learn Midwifery in an Island setting
The Department of Health and Social Care, working in partnership with Salford University Manchester, has for the first time offered training placements to...
Wednesday, 16 July 2014
Commitment to local produce celebrated at Noble's Hospital
Government Catering Service is holding a ‘Manx Produce Week’ at Noble’s Hospital from 14 to 18 July, demonstrating the volume and quality of locally sourced...
Wednesday, 16 July 2014