Karsons will operate the scheme as a pilot for a minimum of 12 months.
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Do We Have Enough Pharmacies?
Mr Hooper was facing questions in Tynwald over the Jurby Health and Community Centre from Ayre and Michael MHK Tim Johnston.
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Vaccine Bus to Hit the Roads
Covid-19 vaccinations are still available for those who are eligible
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
The smell of KFC is surrounding our office, send help, or gravy. Actually, just gravy.
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Would You Know the Symptoms?
It is highly unlikely everyone reading this will not know someone who has battled with some form of cancer in their lives.
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Luke’s Story to Go Global
We sat down for a chat with Luke to tell us all about why his face will be seen around the world.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Men Save Guvnor’s Shed Mrs Guvnor, Lady Philippa Lorimer, has unveiled a plaque to commemorate work done by the charity Men in Sheds Port Erin to restore a summer house at Government House. The work was required after Sir John was informed that the summer house was to be condemned as […]
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Need to Wear Masks Removed
Manx Care will continue to review and follow guidance provided by the UKHSA.
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Our Bill for Gov to Defend Its Treatment of Dr Ranson
Dr Ranson was victorious in her claim against the DHSC.
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£4.9m for New Respite Care Centre
While Manx Care says it has submitted its application, it has not yet been uploaded on the gov’s planning website.
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Pharmacy to Stay Closed for At Least Two Weeks
Manx Care has said the closure is largely due to staff sickness.
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Pharmacy Granted Medicinal Cannabis Licence
The successful pharmacy will be announced next week.
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Autumn Covid Boosters For Most at Risk
Further info on the rollout will be provided closer to the time.
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Keith’s Book Celebrated by Medical Journal
If in Doubt, An Anaesthetist’s Story, saw Keith Wilkinson return to writing.
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‘A Vote For Compassion’
22/24 MHKs voted in support of progressing the Bill on Tuesday.
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MHKs Clear Way for Assisted Dying Debate
The emotionally charged debate saw most members speak
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Monkeypox: The Risk is Low
Those who may be at higher risk include anyone who changes sexual partners regularly.
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DHSC CEO Quits
Stuart Quayle, the current Chief Registrar, will assume the role of Interim CEO.
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Dr Allinson Seeking to Introduce Right to Die Bill
Dr Allinson was also the MHK who, through a Private Members’ Bill, introduced legislation to update the island’s abortion laws.
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Blocked!
The tribunal panel themselves referred to Dr Henrietta Ewart’s testimony as ‘hostile almost to a fault regarding Dr Ranson’.
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The Curious Case of Kathryn Magson
There has been praise for Miss Magson’s deliverance of the Manx Care transformation.
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Non-Disclosures, Concoctions and Deletions
Metadata brings government documents’ authenticity into question.
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Tribunal Rules Dr Ranson WAS Unfairly Dismissed
The report from the tribunal has been published this morning after the British Medical Association made a statement last night.
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‘More Lives Would Have Been Saved’
The British Medical Association has released a statement saying Dr Ranson has won her tribunal
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Debbie’s Pittstop
As well as serving Douglas on the Borough Council, including a spell as Mayor, Debbie also worked at Rebecca House for 12 years.
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Hooper Confident Manx Care Can Improve Relations
The survey was sent to around 300 colleagues (the medical staffing workforce) out of the 2,910 people who work for Manx Care in what it calls ‘substantive roles’.
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Manx Care Eases Visitor Restrictions
More information is available on the Manx Care website.
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Manx Care ‘Disappointed’ With Survey Leak
The results of the survey were published in today’s Examiner.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Normal service will be resumed in the morning.
Image credit: FC Isle of Man
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Gov Seeking Provider for School Meal Vouchers
Expressions of interest must be submitted through the Portal by noon on Wednesday April 22.
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Hydrotherapy Pool to Reopen
The hydrotherapy pool is shallower than a normal swimming pool and kept warmer to allow those exercising to stay in longer.
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Manx Care Extends Visiting Restrictions
Restrictions are in place at Noble’s Hospital and other care settings.
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Long Covid Persists
This article was written by a parent whose children have developed Long Covid.
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Assisted Dying Bill to Be Brought Forward
Dr Allinson is also the Enterprise Minister, but would move this as an MHK not a minister.
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Inspectors to Review Health and Social Care
They will look at: adult social care services, dentists and GPs (primary care services) and acute services (hospital-based services).
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Hospital Visiting Suspended
Ward 4 (Gynaecology/Female Surgical ward) will still reopen today.
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Self-Certify Sick Period to Drop from April
This will coincide with an ending to the Manx Iso Payment on April 1 when all Covid regs are removed.
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Manx Care to Stick With Masks
All remaining Covid regs will end at one minute past midnight on April 1.
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Aimee and Conor Put Island on Crossfit Map
Gef will continue to showcase the achievements of Manxies globally, and we will continue to follow Aimee and Conor’s progress.
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Cannan Confirms End to All Covid Regs
The removal of the restrictions signals gov’s move to treat coronavirus as an endemic disease similar to other illnesses such as flu and norovirus.
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Manx Care to Sit Down With Unions
RCN nurses overwhelmingly rejected Manx Care’s pay offer with 77% voting against it on a 71.5% turnout.
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RCN Nurses Overwhelmingly Reject Pay Offer
The RCN is the biggest nursing union on the island.
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Spring Booster Jabs for Most Vulnerable
Vaccine walk-in clinics will cease on Friday 25 March.
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Day Procedures Cancelled and Ward 4 Closed
All elective admissions planned for next week will be reviewed daily with patients contacted if affected.
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Manx Care Prefers Outpatients to Come Alone
Visitors are reminded to undertake a lateral flow test 45 minutes to an hour prior to visiting.
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Covid Ward to Reopen
Due to the current level of community spread of Covid-19 within the Isle of Man, Manx Care has confirmed it will be reopening the Covid ward at Noble’s Hospital. A statement said: ‘At this time it is hoped to maintain all outpatient clinics plus its elective programmes but they are […]
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Private Medicinal Cannabis Prescriptions Will be Available Soon
Despite this update, there is no sign of significant movement on NHS prescriptions.
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Covid Testers’ Experiences of Abuse
Testing is moving to Kensington Road from March 21.
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Manx Care Reintroduces Face Coverings and Social Distancing
Social distancing must be observed in all clinical and non-clinical areas.
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Most Vulnerable to Get Extra Booster
Further info on the rollout will be provided soon.
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Gef’s Morning Brief
Putin Sends in the Troops Russian President Vladimir Putin last night gave the order for Russian troops to enter eastern Ukraine under the guise of ‘peacekeeping functions’ in Donetsk and Luhansk which “declared” independence from the rest of Ukraine. While NATO and the EU have spoken out against the actions, there […]
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ME Support Welcomes Budget Funding
Treasury Minister David Ashford announced £408,000 for ME and Long COVID service developments in this year’s Budget.
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Island to Offer All Kids Covid Jabs
The island’s vaccination programme will follow the latest advice from the UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the non-urgent offer of vaccination of those aged 5 – 11. The JCVI made its recommendation on the basis that offering a vaccine to this age group will offer them protection from […]
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Can This Gov Close Health Funding Gap?
DHSC Minister Lawrie Hooper is having to come and ask for an extra £10m to meet its funding for 2021/22.
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Dedicated Covid Ward Closed
Manx Care has announced that they have moved from level two to one in Noble’s Hospital. This move sees the closure of the dedicated Covid ward (Ward 12), which has been in operation since late October 2021. Ongoing care of patients with Covid-19 will now be provided on Ward 1 […]
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Noble’s Ranked as Top UK Hospital by Trainees
All medical trainees and trainers across the UK and Isle of Man are required to complete an annual ‘trainee satisfaction survey’ from the General Medical Council (GMC).
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Have Improvements Been Made to Abortion Services?
When the report was published, Abortion Services were said to be operating in a silo
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Manx Care to Continue with Mandatory Masks
This includes all visitors and patients attending outpatient appointments, community clinics and GP surgeries.
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Long Covid, 111 and the Urgent and Emergency Care Pathway
There are 11 objectives in the Manx Care mandate.
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DHSC Seeks Extra £10m for Overspend
The motion will come to the island’s parliament in March.
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Manx Care Told to Find £4.3m of Savings
The report will go to Tynwald in March.
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Dr Ranson, the Tribunal Hears from ex DHSC CEO
The tribunal continues tomorrow.
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Dept May Have Failed in its Duty to Disclose Tribunal Documents
The tribunal continues tomorrow at 10am.
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Support Group Welcomes Listening Events
Manx Care is hosting four workshops next month.
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Cystic Fibrosis Medicine to be Made Available to Island Children
Cystic fibrosis, an inherited disease that has severe effects on the lungs, the digestive system and other organs.
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Share Your Views on Long Covid
These upcoming sessions will serve as a basis for developing a shared understanding of what is required from such a service.
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Dr Ranson Tribunal: I Was Unfairly Blamed for Vaccine Delays
Dr Rosalind Ranson is appearing at an employment tribunal saying she was unfairly dismissed from her job and was punished for making protected disclosures.
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Dr Ranson Tribunal: Day Two
Dr Ranson is claiming that she was unfairly treated and dismissed in and from her job as a result of her making protected disclosures.
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No Timescale for Online Prescription Certificate Payments
An annual certificate costs £54.
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Legal Requirement for Masks on Buses to be Removed
The changes come into force at 12.01am tonight.
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Estimated 500 Have Long Covid After 12 Months
Lawrie Hooper released the figures in response to a written question from Speaker Juan Watterson.
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Manx Care Working to Bring Down CAMHS Waiting List
The Mental Health Team are looking to increase the number of on-island nurses being trained.
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217 Day Wait for Child Mental Health Services
Tim Glover sought answers about waiting times for mental health services.
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Clinically Vulnerable Children Invited for Vaccine
Specific paediatric clinics are currently being planned by the team for early Feb
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Manx Care Submits Plans for £12.5m Care Home
It was announced in 2020 by David Ashford that designs for a new home were underway as Cummal Mooar had reached the end of its useful life.