Vaccinations offering protection from serious illness caused by Covid-19 are to be offered to all adults with a learning disability (LD) at an earlier point in the programme than originally planned – at a bespoke hub.
The Island’s vaccination programme…
A new case of COVID-19 has been identified in the Isle of Man. Following an immediate overnight response from the contact tracing team an additional six cases have been identified.
Contact tracing has also identified a number of close contacts who have…
Money for the seafood and fishing industry has been allocated to help the sector navigate the challenges of coronavirus and the added complications brought by Brexit.
A funding package of up to £285,000 was agreed by Tynwald today (17 February) and wil…
The Department of Health and Social Care is acting to safeguard patients following the decision by an established GP practice in south Douglas to terminate its contract.GP partners at Snaefell Surgery in Anagh Coar this week informed the department the…
One new case of COVID-19 has been detected in the Isle of Man.
The case was detected in a day 1 test from an individual already self-isolating following travel to the Island.
Their isolation period continues and further tests will be offered.
The curre…
Mr President,
In February of last year I presented what I termed a budget of focus to grow the economy, deliver essential capital projects, support hard-working families and improve the lives of vulnerable members of our community.
The budget was one o…
Total Government gross spending projected for 2021-22 equates to around £13,740 per head for every man, woman and child of the Island’s population[1].
This per person figure includes:
£4,015 for social security payments such as the state pension, inco…
The Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has today delivered what he termed a ‘budget of resilience’ that aims to stabilise the economy, protect jobs and invest in vital public services whilst providing a platform for economic recovery from the COVID-19…
There’s a chance to air and share views on the future shape of healthcare services such as GPs, dentists and opticians from the comfort of your own home, at two online focus groups this month.
The initiative follows a recent survey when the public were…
Health and care staff, patients, service users and members of the public are being reminded that Department of Health and Social Care sites around the Island will become smoke free from 1 April 2021.
The policy, which will be adopted by Manx Care, aims…
