News

Improvements in care for people diagnosed with cancer

Improvements are being made to care received by people diagnosed with cancer in the Isle of Man, a recent event found.  ‘Cancer across Primary and Secondary...
Friday, 7 July 2017

Consultation on ending State Pension ‘contracting out’

The Treasury has launched a consultation on ending the scheme which allows some employers and employees to pay a lower rate of National Insurance contribution...
Friday, 7 July 2017

Famous professor leads exciting learning opportunity

Professor Sugata Mitra, famed for his 'Hole in the Wall' experiment and winner of the TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) Prize 2013 visited Willaston...
Friday, 7 July 2017

Isle of Man Post Office commemorates HM Queen and HRH Prince Philip’s Platinum Wedding Anniversary

Isle of Man Post Office has issued a heart-warming set of six commemorative stamps on the 70th anniversary of the engagement of HM Queen to HRH Prince Philip....
Friday, 7 July 2017

School signs up to Island’s Digital Inclusion Strategy

Ballakermeen has become the first school on the island to sign up to the government's Digital Inclusion Strategy 2016-2021.This initiative, which brings...
Friday, 7 July 2017

Policy approved to allow greater access to cancer treatments

The Department of Health and Social Care has approved an interim funding policy which will allow Island cancer patients to access new treatments on the same...
Thursday, 6 July 2017

Drug alert: Synthetic cannabinoids linked to hospital admissions may be circulating on the Island

The Public Health Directorate is warning drug users to be vigilant following reports from Greater Manchester, which link synthetic cannabinoids sold as crystal...
Thursday, 6 July 2017

King’s Reach residents offered support after closure announcement

The Department of Health and Social Care is offering support to the residents of King’s Reach Care Home in Ramsey after the private company which owns and runs...
Wednesday, 5 July 2017

Second chance to hear talk by Team Sky nutritional adviser

Athletes and coaches are being offered a second chance to listen to a talk by one of the world’s leading sports nutritionist. Isle of Man Sport, in partnership...
Tuesday, 4 July 2017

Isle of Man taking part in fisheries discussions

The Isle of Man is continuing to take an active role in discussions about the future of fisheries policy, as the UK Government seeks to renegotiate its position...
Tuesday, 4 July 2017