Patient information from the lsle of Man will not be included in a project by NHS Digital to collect patient data in England for planning and research purposes. But the gov says Manx residents can be reassured that their data is safely ring-fenced from the project, and they do not […]
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Sign up If You Want a Jab
David Ashford: ‘The end of the current rollout of vaccinations is on the horizon.’
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Failings Identified With Abortion Service
The Social Affairs Policy Review Committee, chaired by Onchan MHK Julie Edge, asked for opinions on the abortion service as part of a review of how the law has been implemented.
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Archie’s Recovery
When many of us were 15, we were awkward, grouchy teenagers trying to fit in and pay just enough attention in school to pass GCSEs. But Archie Veale found himself in Alder Hey Hospital fighting for his life after a vicious infection attacked his body. Now 22 Archie has told […]
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Archie’s Battle With Sepsis
Archie Veale talks to Gef about how at 15 he went from being a fit and healthy teenager to fighting for his life.
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Airport Vaccine Hub to be Scaled Back
As the borders open up and more people use the airport for travel, the vaccines will administered at Chester Street.
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Athletes to Get Support with Mental Health
Elite sport can be incredibly demanding, and research suggests certain factors such as injury or deselection can increase the risk of athletes developing depression and anxiety.
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Moderna Vaccine Rollout to Begin in June
A first dose of Moderna vaccine will be offered to residents aged under 40 at a clinic on 14 June.
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GP Practice on the Move
Finch Hill is closing its doors on Friday June 4 and re-opening at Chester Street the following Monday.
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HBN Trust Steps in to Support Charity
The Henry Bloom Noble Healthcare Trust has made a sizeable donation to Motiv8’s family support services.
Picture: Thea Ozenturk of Motiv8 with Terry Groves from HBNHT.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Disabled Sports Boost A project that enables children with disabilities to try new sports at the NSC has been given £3,000 to buy new equipment. Currently around 80 children from 13 schools take part in Manx Sport and Recreation’s (MSR) Disability School Sports Programme that started in 2017. It is run by […]
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I’m Sorry, We Will Do Better
This week Tynwald members debated the failings in provision for M.E. sufferers on the island.
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Tynwald Gives Peel Home Six Months Notice
The Corrin Memorial Home was due to close at the end of July.
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Meeting Calls for a Year to Save Home
A meeting in Peel last night called on the west’s only residential home to be saved.
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Not Waving but Drowning
M.E. sufferers share their experience of being diagnosed and the support, or lack of, available.
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Residential Home’s Board Criticises Ministers’ ‘Inaccuracies’
Mr Boot and Mr Harmer had written a statement criticising the residents home directors, now they’ve fired back.
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Tynwald Motion Brings Hope to M.E. Sufferers
In 2019, DHSC Minister David Ashford promised the establishment of an M.E. Service pilot scheme in 2019 with a full service established by April 2020 but nothing has yet materialised.
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Mums Need to Stick Together
A response to the article, Maternal Mental health on the Isle of Man written by Anna Jones and published by Gef on 27th March, 2021.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Business Support Applications for the Coronavirus Business Support Scheme (CBSS) – Circuit Break (March 2021) and the Business Premises Support Scheme (BPSS), which were introduced to support businesses during the Circuit Break Lockdown, have been extended until Friday May 14. The CBSS – Circuit Break (March 2021) was introduced on […]
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Tynwald Backs Retrospective Isolation Changes and Testing Refunds
Members criticised the lack of clarity in gov documents, paradoxes in the iso requirements and a lack of compassion being shown to people needing to visit ill or dying family members.
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Changes to Patient Transfer Arrangements in Liverpool
The Patient Transfer team has arranged with Liverpool Airport to have a seating area set up in the main reception area of the terminal.
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Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Saturday’s Border Changes
There’s a lot to go through, but most importantly, families can be reunited.
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Firefighters Abused After Covid Cases
Crews across all stations will continue to wear additional personal protective uniforms for the foreseeable future as a precaution.
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Uni Students Can be Jabbed Here and in UK
The reciprocal health agreement means GP records can be shared, enabling students to receive doses in either jurisdiction.
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NHS App Could be Used to Prove Vaccine Status
Our reporter Sam Turton has downloaded the NHS app and registered his details with it and will provide an update as to the success of this later on today.
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Iso Drops to 10 Days for Positive Cases
The iso period for travellers currently remains at 21 days, subject to testing allowing them to leave on day 14 if they receive a negative test result.
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Debunking Vaccines With a Really Clever Doctor
Dr Jennifer Duggan, who works at the Southern Practice, to give us the low down on the vaccine.
Ad Feature by the Isle of Man Government
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Peel Care Home to Close
The 21 residents will need to find new homes while all staff are to lose their jobs.
Image credit: Corrin Home Facebook page.
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All Adults can Register for Vaccine
Delivery of vaccines from the UK has become ‘uneven’ in recent weeks.
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Residents Voice Concerns Over Border Opening
Residents react to gov’s plans to lower the drawbridge.
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Two New Cases Identified
Public advised to be vigilant and take precautions with new cases confirmed.
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DHSC Responds to Dr Glover’s PAC Evidence
The DHSC has accused Dr Glover of breaching an agreement between her company and the department.
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Visitors to Return to Care Homes
Manx Care run residential homes will welcome visitors from next week.
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Health Services to Resume
Standard infection prevention and control measures will be in place in all health and care settings and it will no longer be compulsory to socially distance or wear a mask.
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Cause of Person’s Death Yet to be Established
The Health Minister has issued a clarification after a person sadly died after having a Covid vaccine.
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Ashford Warns Against Jumping to Conclusions
Minister says it is too early to definitively link tragic death to vaccine.
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We Need a Plan to Fund Residential Care
Speaking to Gef, Ms Edge said she felt the time was ‘appropriate to see what progress has been achieved by the Council of Ministers in this administration’.
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Karl Reaches Halfway Point in Kayak Bid
Having set off with the goal of raising £3,000, Karl has already raised over £6,000 which will be divided between three charities.
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Young, Hot and Getting my Shot
Based on the gov’s rollout schedule, every adult should have been offered their first jab by the end of next month.
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Long Covid and ME
‘My GP is doing her best, but GPs need more support, more training and clear referral options.’
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Immunosuppressed Households to be Given Jab Priority
Currently, individuals who have a weakened immune system and those on immunosuppressive treatment are receiving their vaccination through the priority four or priority six groups.
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Time to Roll up Your Sleeves
Letters are in the process of being sent out to individuals aged between 40-49 and 30-39.
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Food For Thought
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, please read with caution as this article contains details that could be triggering.
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Change in AZ Jab Advice will Delay Rollout
Dr Ewart: ‘The link between the small recorded number of clots and the AstraZeneca vaccine is not yet certain. If there is a link, the risk is incredibly small at around four cases per million people.’
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Manx Care CEO Responds to Boardroom Photo Anger
The picture was criticised for what some said was the ‘hypocrisy’ of the Manx Care team meeting when Chief Minister Howard Quayle had criticised private businesses and their employees for not working from home.
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Abortion Submissions Close Tonight
To submit evidence, you can email committees@tynwald.org.im by 5pm tonight.
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Removing The Stigma: Autism
As part of our Removing The Stigma series and Autism Awareness Month, here, Jade Boylan discusses autism and shares her own experiences.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Fort Island, fire alarms and Keir Starmer find their way into today’s round, it’s been a busy Thursday.
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Snaefell Surgery Will Stay Open
There had been concerns over the future of the practice after a very public row over funding.