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.
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Cancelling Respite Care a ‘Last Resort’
27 bed nights have been lost in the last six months.
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The Impact of Omicron
As of today, there are 2,842 confirmed active Covid cases.
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Health Complaints Down, But GP Complaints Up
These figures do need to be taken in the context of the pandemic and a drop off in usage of health and care services.
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Manx Care Suspends Visiting For Two Weeks
The changes come into force from tomorrow morning.
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Man Had Stroke After Noble’s Negligence
The events predate Manx Care, however it was named as the defendant as it is the successor to DHSC.
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Higher Risk Children to be Offered Covid Jab
This follows the latest JCVI advice in the UK.
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Standing Room Only At Vaccine Rights Talk
The event as at the Villa Marina last week.
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Clinicians Reported for Manslaughter Remain in Work
People are asked not to speculate further on this.
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Over 40s Invited to Walk in Clinics
A major expansion in the Island’s rollout of booster jabs is underway. From this Saturday (18 Dec) top-up jabs will be available to all adults aged 40 and over and those in at-risk groups. Walk-in clinics have been organised at the Chester Street vaccination hub, where an additional 3,000 slots are […]
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Teen Vaccine Clinic Cancelled
A new teen clinic will be organised in the new year.
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Turbo Boosting
Mr Johnson said: ‘No one should be in any doubt, there is a tidal wave of Omicron coming.’
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Omicron, We’ve Been Expecting You
Both individuals and their households are now isolating.
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No Immediate Changes to Covid Measures
There have not been any confirmed cases of Omicron on the island.
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Suicide Prevention Strategy Due in New Year
The island has, tragically, seen an increase in suicides in recent years.
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Teachers Telling Students to Cut Out Meat?
Education Minister also faces questions on what is a balance diet?
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Managing Covid Anxiety In The Age Of Omicron
As the cold weather sets in, memories of endless summer nights spent frolicking on Port Erin beach have given way to dark mornings, gale force winds and horizontal rain. Many of us will turn to social media and box sets to keep our minds off the bad news cycle – […]
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Elective surgery to resume at Noble’s Hospital
A programme of elective surgery is to resume at Noble’s Hospital, following a temporary pause which began in the latter half of October due to staffing shortages. Over the last six weeks, urgent, emergency and trauma surgery has been maintained, alongside the delivery of cancer surgery, diagnostic procedures such as […]
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Booster Rollout Ramps Up
The gov has announced that the Covid booster vaccination programme is to be expanded in the island to increase defences for individuals and the population against the Omicron variant. The decision was made following a change in advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation. The move will see booster […]
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Manx Care remind public to wear medical grade masks
Manx Care has announced that medical grade IIR fluid-resistant facemasks must be worn in all of the health and social care settings it operates across the Island, in line with new Covid-19 guidance announced by the Chief Minister last night. This includes including Noble’s Hospital, Ramsey District Cottage Hospital, Primary […]
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We’re Taking Precautions Against New Variant
Precautionary actions are underway to reduce the risk of a new COVID-19 variant being transmitted in the Isle of Man. The designation of a new Variant under Investigation by the UK Health Security Agency has led to six African countries being added to the UK’s travel red list from midday today, with […]
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Most Pre-Surgery PCR Testing Dropped
Some procedures may still require a test but patients will be told if they need to take one.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
In a break with our usual roundups, Sam looks at some of today’s big news stories from around the world.
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‘Inappropriate’ to Insist Health Chief Lives Here
Should the role be changed given the introduction of Manx Care?
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Louise’s 131 Challenge
Louise was inspired by the number of people who took their own lives in 2019.
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Liverpool Bombing: We Were There
Enzo Almeni detonated his homemade explosive in a taxi on Remembrance Sunday.
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Report Highlights Lessons for Safeguarding Young People
You can read the full report here.
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No Decision on Compulsory Vaccines for Health Workers
NHS England’s frontline staff have been told they need to be vaccinated.
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Hospital Busy Due to People Needing Medical Attention
We asked for more details about why Noble’s ED is so busy.
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Whatever You Grow Will Save a Bro
If you or your sports club/colleagues are taking part and want to show us what you grow, let us know by emailing hello@gefthemongoose.com
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International Travel Made Simpler, For Some
Of course these changes make little difference for unvaccinated people.
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Booster Clinics For Adults With A Learning Disability
The gov have announced that adults with a learning disability are to be offered a booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine at a series of bespoke sessions next month, in what for many will be familiar surroundings. A bespoke vaccination hub will operate over two weekends in November at the Greenfield Park […]
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Kids on Covid
We speak to three students about Covid and mask wearing in schools.
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My Story: Sally Mac
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gef is profiling the models for the Fashion for Life fashion show, in aid of Isle of Man Breast Care and Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the IOM. The show, which takes place on Friday 22nd October, will feature 80s-inspired fashion, modeled by […]
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My Story – Claire Corrin
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gef is profiling the models for the Fashion for Life fashion show, in aid of Isle of Man Breast Care and Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the IOM. The show, which takes place on Friday 22nd October, will feature 80s-inspired fashion, modeled by […]
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Planning Continues for School Jab Rollout
Almost 2,000 12-17-year-olds have been jabbed since the gov began offering them a jab.
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My Story – Sandy Denning
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gef is profiling the models for the Fashion for Life fashion show, in aid of Isle of Man Breast Care and Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the IOM. The show, which takes place on Friday 22nd October, will feature 80s-inspired fashion, modeled by […]
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Interim ME Service Due Before End of the Year
A full service is subject to a bid being supported by the Treasury.
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My Story – Cath Robertshaw
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gef is profiling the models for the Fashion for Life fashion show, in aid of Isle of Man Breast Care and Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the IOM. The show, which takes place on Friday 22nd October, will feature 80s-inspired fashion, modeled by […]
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My Story – Bruno Barton
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gef is profiling the models for the Fashion for Life fashion show, in aid of Isle of Man Breast Care and Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the IOM. The show, which takes place on Friday 22nd October, will feature 80s-inspired fashion, modeled by […]
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Target of 600 Cataract Procedures by April
Speaker Juan Watterson asked what was being done with the £1.86m granted to Manx Care to help clear the island’s waiting lists.
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My Story – Judith Clague
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gef is profiling the models for the Fashion for Life fashion show, in aid of Isle of Man Breast Care and Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the IOM. The show, which takes place on Friday 22nd October, will feature 80s-inspired fashion, modeled by […]
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My Story – Sue Kennish
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gef is profiling the models for the Fashion for Life fashion show, in aid of Isle of Man Breast Care and Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the IOM. The show, which takes place on Friday 22nd October, will feature 80s-inspired fashion, modeled by […]
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My Story – Sue Quilleash
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gef is profiling the models for the Fashion for Life fashion show, in aid of Isle of Man Breast Care and Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the IOM. The show, which takes place on Friday 22nd October, will feature 80s-inspired fashion, modeled by […]
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Elective Surgeries Suspended at Noble’s
Some people will be offered the opportunity to have surgeries off island.
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We Need to Know What Happened and Why
The report and its recommendations are due to go before Tynwald in November.
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Sending Students Home ‘a Last Resort’
So far this term, 358 positive cases of Covid (328 students and 30 staff) have been confirmed within schools and UCM
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Some Hospital Visiting Restrictions Lifted
Visiting is still limited to one per patient.
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If in Doubt, An Anaesthetist’s Story
From A-Levels to retirement, Keith looks at his life and career.
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Jab Hubs Open Next Weekend
Hubs will open in all four regions on Saturday and Sunday next week.
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Chief Minister Recovering After Stroke
Mr Quayle has thanked his colleagues who spotted early signs of a stroke and urged him to seek medical attention.
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Most New Covid Cases in 15-19 Age Group
The seven-day daily average test positivity rate is 9.2%.
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Vaccine Rollout for 12-15 Year Olds
The rollout will be done in Chester Street and the island’s high schools.
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Booster Jab Rollout to Begin Within Weeks
The island is following JCVI advice.
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Whitty – Offer Jabs to Teens
The UK’s four Chief Medical Officers have advised the Gov to offer jabs to teens.
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Gov Updates Covid Death Figure
The gov has reviewed all death certificates since the start of the pandemic.
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I’m Aware of Migraines, Thanks
If you’ve never had a migraine, you could be excused for thinking it’s ‘just a headache’.
Photo by Carolina Heza on Unsplash
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Photo credit: Catharine Devine
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No Routine GP Appoints Next Thursday Afternoon
GP education sessions began in 2012.
Photo: Unsplash
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Reayrt-ny-Baie Restrictions Extended
The situation will be reviewed on September 14.
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Third Jab Will Be Offered to Some Islanders
This is not the same as the proposed booster programme. More details on that will come later this month.
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Why The Gov’s Covid Numbers Don’t Add Up
A report published last week listed three Covid deaths in mid-August which have only just been confirmed as Covid related.
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Residents Urged to Get Covid Pass
Manx residents cannot yet use the NHS App to prove their vaccine status but can use an NHS Digital form.
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Eyes on the Pfize
Teens who want a jab this Saturday need to register with 111.
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Have Your Say on Health Complaints
Should the island have an independent adjudicator for the review of all health and care complaints?
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Will Teens be Rushen to Get Jab?
A southern vaccine hub is being held this Sunday.
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Manx Care ‘Committed’ to Snaefell Surgery
There is only one GP left at the Anagh Coar doctors surgery.
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Covid Pass Launches
Manxies don’t yet have the app, but we do have another interim measure.