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Eighteen weeks from referral to treatment under health …

Web’Utilising the support of a number of experienced healthcare providers to deliver a combination of both virtual consultations and treatment across some specialities will help the organisation to achieve this whilst also allowing Manx Care to transform the way that its services are delivered so that it can build a sustainable infrastructure that will future-proof …

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Health service problems pointed out in new reports

WebAn external assessment has found several shortcomings in the health system in the island in a series of reports. The assessment was carried out by the Care Quality Commission, the health regulator for England and Wales. The review of the health service was recommended by Sir Jonathan Michael in 2019 after looking into the services provided by

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Project will see person’s medical history put in one place

WebProgress is being made on a project that would see a person’s medical history stored in one area, which can be accessed by medical professionals. Health Minister Lawrie Hooper says the long-term project is expected to be rolled out ‘at least over a three-year period’, from 2024/25. Douglas North MHK David Ashford asked for an update in

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Patients surprised to see their own medical records on a …

WebThe new app has been introduced almost five years after patients in the Isle of Man have been able to see their medical records online via EMIS Patient Access. The NHS App can be accessed more easily on phones and other devices without having to key in a website address. The introduction of the EMIS Patient Access service in 2016 meant for the

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Covid-19 booster programme brought forward because …

WebA Manx Care spokesperson said: 'Aligning with the rest of the UK, the autumn vaccine programme for the island has been brought forward as a precautionary measure after the identification of Covid-19 variant BA.2.86, which was first detected in the UK on Friday, August 18. 'The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have advised that bringing the

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Professor Wendy Reid appointed new chair at Manx Care

WebProfessor Wendy Reid has been appointed as the new chairperson of Manx Care. Following the Minister for Health and Social Care Lawrie Hooper seeking approval at December’s Tynwald sitting, Professor Reid will take up the post in February 2024 for a term of between three to five years. The appointment has been made following the death of

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Meet the new Manx Care chief executive iomtoday.co.im

WebTeresa Cope, who has more than 30 years’ experience in healthcare, has been appointed as the first chief executive of Manx Care. Ms Cope has said she and her family ’look forward to moving to the Isle of Man in the New Year’. Manx Care has been designed to operate at arm’s-length from the Department of Health and Social Care, which will

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Isle of Man's first suicide prevention strategy published

WebPublic Health officials have published a 2023 to 2027 suicide prevention strategy. The strategy comes as the island saw a spike in suicide rate in 2019, 2020 and 2022 in comparison to England and Jersey. The strategy states: ‘The reasons why someone takes their own life are usually complex. ‘The response to suicide needs to be equally far

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Noble's Hospital emergency department review's …

WebAn interim review of Noble’s Hospital’s emergency department has come to some shocking conclusions. It highlights ‘toxic’ relationships and a ‘bullying and blame culture’. Last year the UK’s Care Quality Commission was asked by the government to examine hospital departments. Results of the review showed that the handling of

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What is the Capacity Bill 2022

WebThe Capacity Bill’s explanatory notes say: ‘A person’s capacity to make some decisions may be impaired for a variety of reasons, such as having significant learning difficulties or mental health problems, suffering a stroke or head injuries, or the onset of dementia.’. It adds: ‘It is essential that the provision of services for

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Medical director wins tribunal iomtoday.co.im

WebSubscribe to our email and get updates right in your inbox. The Isle of Man’s former medical director, Dr Rosalind Ranson, has won her employment tribunal against the Isle of Man Government. The three-week tribunal took place earlier this year. Read details here. A statement from the British Medical Association reads:

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The Manx Independent

WebYou could reach more customers with our print and online ad packages. Call now to see how we could help you. Tel: 01624 695695. Email: [email protected]. Today’s Manx Independent asks whether the Isle of Man is …

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Isle of Man TT 2024: Manx Care confirms extensive plans for …

WebManx Care has unveiled its comprehensive strategy to manage the increased demand for health and care services during TT 2024. The TT is the island’s busiest annual event, with more than 43,000 visitors travelling to the Isle of Man during last year’s races. Typically Noble’s Hospital is under extreme pressure during the two week festival.

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We refute Dr Glover's claims iomtoday.co.im

WebYou could reach more customers with our print and online ad packages. Call now to see how we could help you. Tel: 01624 695695. Email: [email protected]. Health Minister David Ashford says a full point-by-point rebuttal will be issued for all …

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Dr Henrietta Ewart resigns iomtoday.co.im

WebThe director of public health, Dr Henrietta Ewart, has left her role with the Isle of Man Government and ‘intends to retire’. Dr Ewart took up the post in December 2016 after serving as Interim Director of Public Health for a period of 18 months. Interim chief secretary Caldric Randall said: ‘The role of Director of Public Health is

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Talls Trees hub aims high iomtoday.co.im

WebTalls Trees hub aims high. By by Adrian Darbyshire [email protected] Twitter:@iomAdrian. 31 st Oct 2019. Health Minister David Ashford MHK opens the The Tall Trees Resource Centre, purpose-built resource hub for adults with learning disabilities, at Greenfield Park on the Nobleâ??s Hospital site - pictured is David Ashford and

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Latest news from the court iomtoday.co.im

WebYou could reach more customers with our print and online ad packages. Call now to see how we could help you. Tel: 01624 695695. Email: [email protected]. Tindle Newspapers Ltd. A 30-year-old man from Merseyside has appeared in court denying offences relating to £442,000 worth of drugs.

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Wellbeing conference takes place in November

WebThe Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce is to host the Wellbeing in the Workplace Conference at the Palace Hotel, on November 30. The conference will focus on what it takes to create a successful workplace wellbeing programme, and the benefits that can bring to businesses and other organisations. Chamber chief executive officer Rebecca George …

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Case against doctors dropped iomtoday.co.im

WebKatherine Teare, Miklos Palotas, Alison Hool and Sheila Clarke were charged after James Joseph Shimmin, aged 55, died at Noble’s Hospital on February 4, 2021. The BBC has reported that Deputy High Bailiff James Brooks told Douglas Courthouse there was not enough evidence for a safe conviction. As a result, he ruled that he would not commit

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