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News around Isle of Man

Good news for breast care – Island’s waiting list down and new enhanced services commence

The Isle of Man now has a significantly enhanced breast care service, following the successful implementation of a three phase development plan, first outlined by the Department of Health in 2010.

Women encouraged to attend their breast screening appointments despite UK review

In October 2011, it was announced in the UK that an independent review of the evidence underpinning breast screening was to be undertaken by Professor Sir Mike Richards (National Cancer Director for England). The Department of Health’s current arrang…

Noble’s Hospital impresses UK assessors of on-Island Junior Doctors training

The Island’s Junior Doctors Training scheme has received a clean bill of health from NHS North West’s Mersey Deanery, the body responsible for overseeing Doctor training in the Isle of Man, following the completion of its annual assessment.

Praise for new National Insurance initiative

Economic Development Minister, John Shimmin MHK, has praised Treasury for the introduction of the new National Insurance Holiday Scheme, which was announced in the recent Budget.

Main Road, Foxdale – Strategic Road Maintenance Scheme

The Department of Infrastructure is pleased to advise that Main Road Foxdale will re-open to through traffic ahead of schedule on Friday afternoon, 2nd March. Due to a combination of good weather and very hard work by both the DoI’s workforce and the…