Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Launch of the Adult Services – Fair Access and Charging Consultation

As part of the broader Department of Social Care (DSC) Adult Services Rebalancing Programme, the DSC is launching a consultation to invite comments on proposals for the introduction of a Fair Access to Care Service (FACS) framework and changes to charg…

What do the UK’s Single Tier Pension proposals mean for the Isle of Man?

The Department of Social Care is aware that there have been some enquiries from members of the public in relation to the recent UK Government announcement of its proposals, as part of a draft bill, to reform the state pension by replacing the basic sta…

Changes to income support for lone parents

The Department will shortly be seeking Tynwald approval to changes which will mean that lone parents with older children will no longer qualify for income support simply because they are a lone parent. The changes will require lone parents to look for …