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News around Isle of Man

Manx Care’s Experience and Engagement team finalists in Awards for Excellence

Manx Care is pleased to announce that its Experience and Engagement team, which includes MCALS (the Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service), has been shortlisted for an Isle of Man Award for Excellence, in the category of ‘Excellence in Customer Service’…

Manx Care prioritises early intervention for deteriorating patients with auto-escalation

Manx Care is reflecting on improvements over the past six months, following its launch of technology that allows for automatic escalation of deteriorating patients across all adult inpatient areas.
In May 2023, Manx Care became the first trust in the U…

Animals Welfare Bill 2022: Views sought e-collar ban for cats and dogs

Views on a proposed ban on the use of electronic training collars (e-collars) for cats and dogs are being sought during a six week consultation.
There are generally two types:

Remote-controlled devices: Owner triggered to stop unwanted animal behaviou…

‘Landmark herring catch’ follows new UK quotas

Local fishermen have started to catch herring in Manx waters thanks to new UK quotas that could enable a commercially viable Manx fishery for the first time in 25 years.
The agreement between the Isle of Man and UK governments allows Manx boats to cat…

Experience and Engagement Lead becomes member of Patient Experience Network

Manx Care’s Experience and Engagement Lead has become a member of the Patient Experience Network (PEN).
Karen Maddox, Experience and Engagement Lead for Manx Care, has become the first person to join PEN from the Isle of Man since the network was creat…

Application for Restoration – 2006 Act Companies

The Companies Act 2006
List of Companies that have applied for Restoration
Pursuant to Sections 192(4)
The Department for Enterprise hereby gives Notice that the below company has applied for Restoration under the provisions of Section 192(1) of The Co…

Visit Isle of Man Partners with Dr Alex George to Record ‘Stompcast’ Podcast Episode Featuring Peter Hickman

Dr Alex George, a distinguished doctor, mental health advocate, and renowned podcast host, partnered with Visit Isle of Man earlier this month to record an exclusive episode of his popular podcast, ‘Stompcast’ on the Isle of Man. Launching today, Monda…

Manx Care to take over Hillside Dental practice, Douglas

Manx Care will be taking over the management of Hillside Dental Practice from 1 December 2023, initially for a 12-month period. This follows the provider’s decision to formally hand back their contract.
Manx Care will secure the future provision of NHS…

Ofsted inspection report published

The Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education) inspection report for the Isle of Man Children’s and Families services has now been published.
Ofsted were invited, as an external regulator, to carry out inspections of the Children’s and Families service…

Ofsted report published on Children and Families Service

An inspection report has been published by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted), following their visit to Manx Care’s Children & Families Service in April and May 2023.
Ofsted was invited to assess the Children’s and Families Service over…