Tag: Department of Health
Why not get active this Mental Health Awareness Week?
The public are being encouraged to get active this Mental Health Awareness Week (13 – 19 May) and boost their mental health at the same time. To support the initiative, the Department of Health is hosting two free events at the NSC – Zumba and Boxercise – to raise awareness of the role physical activity [...]
UK Measles Outbreak: The Need for Action Now
The UK Measles Outbreak continues in South Wales and other parts of the UK. It was reported on Friday (19 April, 2013) that a 25 year old man who died in South Wales had Measles. The Isle of Man Government, Department of Health would like to prevent a local outbreak. The TT Festival is fast [...]
Island’s Health-e Directory launch helps public to access self care advice and services
An online ‘one stop shop’ for all the help, support and advice available to the public about self care and keeping healthy has been launched today by the Department of Health. Called the ‘Health-e Directory’, the online repository has been developed over the last year as a key part of the Department of Health’s ten [...]
Working group reviewing Coroner’s recommendations following Inquest into the death of Christopher Burrows
The Department of Health has established a working group which has already commenced a review of the recommendations made by the Coroner following the Inquest into the death of Christopher Burrows. The group is being led by Leonard Singer MHK, Member for Mental Health Services, who will report back to the Minister for Health, David [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Progress being made on dental waiting lists and recruitment
Progress is being made as the Department of Health continues to respond to the challenges of providing NHS dental care following recruitment difficulties. In October 2012 the Department of Health invited those people who had, up to 9 October, enquired about being allocated an NHS dentist to an oral health screening. The screening was carried [...]
Minister highlights testing times ahead for Island’s Health Service
Following the unveiling of the Isle of Man Government’s Budget for 2013/14, the Department of Health is highlighting the challenges that lie ahead for the Island’s Health Service. Despite the Department receiving a budget increase of around 2.5% for 2013/14, the growing demand for health care services, inflationary pressures, and the developments in health care [...]
Those interested in volunteering urged to come to ‘speed dating’ event next week as Department of Health plays Cupid
Those interested in potentially volunteering their time to the Department of Health or other of the Island’s voluntary/charitable organisations are being invited to come along to the Sefton Hotel on Saturday, 2 March 2013. They’ll have the opportunity to ‘speed date’ up to 30 organisations eager to recruit those with some time to spare. The [...]
