Health and Wellbeing News
Over 80% of patients would recommend their GP Practice to friends and family
In the summer of 2013 the Department of Health carried out a substantial survey, co-ordinated by Ipsos MORI, of over 8,000 patients, who were given the...
Thursday, 13 March 2014
New Patient Safety and Quality Manager appointed at Noble's Hospital
Following the development of Patient Safety Work Streams across Noble’s Hospital, a new Patient Safety and Quality Manager has been appointed. Sue Waddecar...
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Department of Health signs Memorandum of Understanding with General Chiropractic Council
The Department of Health has recently agreed an interim Memorandum of Understanding with the United Kingdom’s General Chiropractic Council (GCC).
If the...
Tuesday, 11 March 2014
Department of Health Chief Executive to retire
The Chief Executive of the Department of Health David Killip is to retire from the Civil Service on the 31 March, after a 38 year career, coinciding with the...
Monday, 10 March 2014
V for Victory this No Smoking Day
Smokers are being urged to prepare for battle and attempt to quit smoking for good on No Smoking Day, which takes place on Wednesday 12 March 2014. Nearly one...
Friday, 7 March 2014
Chief Minister encouraged by further reduction in staff sickness absence
Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK has welcomed a further significant reduction in the level of staff sickness absence across the Isle of Man Government.
The latest...
Friday, 28 February 2014
Minister welcomes waiting time progress - but highlights need for resources
The Department of Health has today updated Tynwald Members on its work to reduce waiting times, highlighting several areas where progress has been made. ...
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Budget sees increase for Health Services but debate required on sustainability of the NHS
The 2014/15 Budget has seen an increase in spending for the new Department of Health and Social Care of 2% – £3.91m – but the Minister for Health, David...
Friday, 21 February 2014
Health Services Consultative Committee welcomes new members
The Health Services Consultative Committee (HSCC), which has been established for over 10 years and provides independent scrutiny and advice on the operations,...
Thursday, 20 February 2014
Social Care - Delivering services and benefits to meet the needs of the Individual
The Minister for Social Care has today outlined the changes the Department plans to introduce to ensure care services and benefits are tailored to meet the...
Wednesday, 19 February 2014
