Category: Health & Beauty
Mumps and Pregnancy
The Public Health Directorate has received several enquiries from pregnant women who have been concerned about coming into contact with people with mumps. The number of mumps cases continues to remain high across the Island, and between January and March 2013 Public Health has been notified of 36 cases. Public Health would like to bring [...]
Salon 3 trainees highlight their skills in Island-wide competition
Salon 3 trainees showcased the results of the serious investment being made in their future careers recently at an Island-wide competition organised by Isle of Man College. The annual ‘Hair and Beauty’ contest allowed the company’s three trainees, Will Smith, Jessica Bryan and Olivia Cooke, who are also Hairdressing students at the College, the chance [...]
New model helps patients understand anatomy of their ear, nose and throat
The Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) team at Noble’s Hospital has been able to purchase a model which details the cavities of the nose, mouth, throat and larynx, thanks to generous funding from the League of Friends of Noble’s Hospital. The ENT team provides specialist outpatient and surgical services for children and adults suffering with [...]
Have your say on your GP services
This week, the Department of Health will be issuing ‘GP Access Surveys’ to a selection of patients across all GP Practices. It is estimated that up to 7,800 surveys will be issued to members of the public which will give a broad spectrum of feedback. In 2012 Primary Care – which includes services such as; [...]
Tips for keeping warm and well during the cold weather
Following severe weather across parts of the Island and ongoing cold conditions, the Department of Health is reminding the public – particularly those in vulnerable groups, such as older people – to do all they can to stay warm and well during the latest cold snap. Top tips on staying healthy and warm during the [...]
Health-e Directory needs more information
Ahead of the Department of Health’s Health-e Directory launch in April, a further call is being made for information to add to this local directory of self-care advice and support networks. The Health-e Directory will provide an easily accessible location for information and links to advice and support available on the Island, a local ‘one [...]
Statement on the inquest into the death of Christopher Burrows
Following today’s verdict concerning the inquest into the death of Christopher Burrows, on behalf of all concerned the Department of Health wishes to extend its deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to Christopher’s mother and family. The Department, and in particular, the Mental Health Service await the inquest transcript which includes the eight recommendations made by [...]
Youngsters and parents can now get a glimpse of Children’s Ward from home
The Department of Health has produced an online video to enable children and their parents to familiarise themselves with the Children’s Ward at Noble’s Hospital prior to a visit. Minister for Health, David Anderson MHK said: “This is a fantastic initiative and goes to show that ensuring patients – no matter how young – are [...]
Noble’s Hospital supports Patient Safety First’s ‘Nutrition and Hydration Week’
Between 18 and 24 March 2013, to mark the second annual Nutrition and Hydration Week, Noble’s Hospital will join ‘Patient Safety First’, a UK national agency set up to promote and support interventions to improve patient care. The goal is to focus energy and engagement on nutrition and hydration as a key part of patient [...]
Changes to exemptions for prescription and dental charges
The Minister for Health, David Anderson MHK, will table changes to two Regulations at the March sitting of Tynwald, which propose to bring age related exemptions for the payment of dental and prescription charges into line with the state pension age. The existing Regulations setting the age of exemption for prescription and dental charges are [...]
