Manx Care is continuing to plan for potential disruption as a result of the British Medical Association’s (BMA) planned Industrial Action, scheduled from 7am on Wednesday, 22 January to 7am on Friday, 24 January. While negotiations remain ongoing we want to ensure that our community is well informed. A final decision regarding the Industrial Action is expected on Monday.
We are working hard to ensure minimal disruption to services and patient care.
Planned doctor-led appointments will be cancelled. The majority of nurse- and practitioner-led clinics will continue.
If you are due to attend for a Hospital Outpatient Appointments on 22 or 23 January
Scans will continue as normal, however Consultant appointments will be rearranged.
If your appointment is going to be cancelled, you will be informed by us no later than Tuesday at 3pm. If you have not heard from us to cancel your appointment, please attend as normal. If you have any questions or concerns please contact MCALS on +44 1624 642642 or email mcals@gov.im between 9am and 5pm from Monday.
If you are due to be admitted to hospital for an Operation or Procedure on 22 or 23 January
If your appointment is going to be cancelled, you will be informed by us no later than Tuesday at 3pm. If you have not heard from us to cancel your appointment, please attend as normal. If you have any questions or concerns please contact MCALS on +44 1624 642642 or email mcals@gov.im between 9am and 5pm from Monday.
If you are due to attend a Renal Dialysis appointment on 22 or 23 January
Renal Dialysis is currently scheduled to go ahead as planned.
GP Practices / Dental Practices
GP practices will largely operate as normal. However, some may experience reduced cover, and Ballasalla Group Practice is expected to face disruptions.
If you are due to attend for a Diabetes Centre appointment on 22 or 23 January
Doctor appointments will be cancelled. If your appointment is going to be cancelled, you will be informed by us no later than Tuesday at 3pm. If you have not heard from us to cancel your appointment, please attend as normal. If you have any questions or concerns please contact MCALS on +44 1624 642642 or email mcals@gov.im between 9am and 5pm from Monday.
If you are due to attend for a Cancer and Diagnostic Services appointment on 22 or 23 January
Chemotherapy services will continue.
If your appointment is going to be cancelled, you will be informed by us no later than Tuesday at 3pm. If you have not heard from us to cancel your appointment, please attend as normal. If you have any questions or concerns please contact MCALS on +44 1624 642642 or email mcals@gov.im between 9am and 5pm from Monday.
If you are due to attend for a Mental Health Service appointment on 22 or 23 January
If your appointment is going to be cancelled, you will be informed by us no later than Tuesday at 3pm. If you have not heard from us to cancel your appointment, please attend as normal. If you have any questions or concerns please contact MCALS on +44 1624 642642 or email mcals@gov.im between 9am and 5pm from Monday.
If you are due to attend for a Drug and Alcohol Services appointment on 22 or 23 January
If your appointment is going to be cancelled, you will be informed by us no later than Tuesday at 3pm. If you have not heard from us to cancel your appointment, please attend as normal. If you have any questions or concerns please contact MCALS on +44 1624 642642 or email mcals@gov.im between 9am and 5pm from Monday.
Emergency services
Please rest assured that emergency services are operating as normal, and you should continue to call 999 in the event of an emergency or attend the Emergency Department if required. Please note that MIU will be open for non-emergency conditions and will have X-Ray capacity available.
Ramsey Minor Injuries and Illnesses Unit
MIU will be open and will have imaging capacity available.
Some patients have already received communication regarding cancellations of their appointments. If the situation changes and the industrial action does not go ahead, we will endeavour to contact affected patients by the end of Tuesday to reinstate appointments where possible.
Our operational planning remains focused on maintaining patient safety and minimising disruption.
We will provide a further update once a decision is confirmed.
Thank you for your understanding and support during this time.
