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News around Isle of Man

Manx appointment to Royal College of Occupational Therapists North West Board

Manx Care’s Interim Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy (OT) is undertaking additional training with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy.
Once this has been completed, Sarah Gordon – who is also the Deputy Manager for the Community Wellbei…

Chief Minister refers dismissal of Minister to Tynwald committee

The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has today written to Tynwald’s Standards and Members’ Interest Committee, requesting it investigate matters relating to the dismissal of Rob Callister MHK as Minister for Health and Social Care.
The letter follows c…

New IT system for Diabetes Centre

Manx Care’s Diabetes Centre will soon be moving to a new IT system, which may have a very small impact on clinics.
The team will be moving to new patient IT system EMIS in mid-January. This is likely to affect clinics from November through to the end o…

Displays illustrate shared vision for Douglas’s promenades

Public displays showing the work that’s under consideration on Douglas’s promenades are now available to view at the Sea Terminal and Town Hall.
The displays are a collaborative exercise between the Department of Infrastructure and Douglas Borough Coun…

Safeguarding review recommends a ‘think family’ approach to tackling complex family issues

The Isle of Man Safeguarding Board has published a Serious Case Management Review (SCMR) following a domestic homicide and serious assault on Island.
The review highlights the significant impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in developing men…

Final approvals given for alcohol licence changes

There will be changes to the licensing processes for alcohol and public entertainment licences from the 12 December 2022, following Tynwald’s approval of the Liquor Licensing and Public Entertainment Regulations 2022.
Any business or event which serves…

Financial Sanctions: Russia General Licence

Reissued General licence – IOM/2022/RUS024
The Treasury has the power to issue General Licences for financial and trade sanctions regimes under a number of Regulations.
On 15 November 2022, the Treasury reissued General Licence IOM/2022/RUS024 under re…

Saturday Session for Autumn Booster Vaccination

There are appointments available to book your Autumn Covid-19 Booster for this Saturday, 19 November.
You are eligible for this vaccine if you are:

Over 50 (you must be over age 18 to receive this vaccine)
Pregnant
At higher risk due to a health condi…

Manx Care encourages the public to ‘choose well’ with regard to healthcare support

A number of seriously and critically ill patients have been admitted to Noble’s Hospital across the last 24 hours, leaving the Urgent and Emergency Care teams stretched given the level of treatment that these individuals require. Manx Care has begun to…

Manx Care condemns abusive behaviour towards staff in health and care settings

Manx Care is condemning abusive behaviour towards health and care workers across the Island, and is asking the public to be kind to them, regardless of the setting they work in or who they’re employed by.
Recent reports have indicated that staff in Llo…