Daily Roundup
Gef’s Daily Roundup
Motoring Donations
Mannin Cancers Support Group has thanked Manx Car Store after the business presented the charity with a cheque for £2,205. The donation has been raised by the company, based on Vicarage Road, Douglas, over the last couple of months.
Manx Car Store said: ‘We believe in the power of community and giving back. We’re excited to share that we’ve continued our commitment to support local charities, and we’re thrilled to announce that our quarterly donation has been passed over to the Manx Breast Cancer Support Group!
‘The Manx Breast Cancer Support Group does incredible work, providing crucial assistance and a strong support network for those affected by cancer on the Isle of Man. With every car sold we are contributing to their cause, and we aim to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families dealing with the challenges of cancer.’
Donating
Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in Isle of Man has thanked Lady Farmers IOM for ‘a generous £400 cheque following their brilliant fundraising year in 2023’.
The cheque presentation was made by outgoing Chairman Lynda Christian at their last meeting in Crosby.
Training
Specialist Nurse for Safeguarding Adults, Jane McIlraith, has been selected to undertake Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Training, after a competitive application process.
Upon successful completion of the course, Jane will become the first accredited IDVA within Manx Care.
The accreditation will allow Jane to respond to concerns and disclosures regarding Domestic Abuse in the Emergency Department (ED), Maternity services and other hospital wards, as well as allowing her to visit victims post-discharge.
Jane will maintain her current role whilst practising her new skills and guiding the team with her knowledge. This will provide the Safeguarding Team for Health with an opportunity to build relationships and work more closely with other Government services, ensuring that the most vulnerable are safeguarded effectively and efficiently.
Jane said: ‘I am delighted to have been presented with the opportunity to undertake such vital training. It means that I am able to provide more support and be more proactive within my role and to further help those in our community. I am eager to cascade what I learn to my colleagues so that we can all become the best Safeguarding Practitioners we can be.’
Elmo
Sesame Street icon Elmo is encouraging people to support each other after being bombarded with messages of despair about tweeting to ask how people are doing.
The BBC has reported that he has now posted saying he’s ‘glad he asked’ and posting the hashtag “#EmotionalWellBeing”.
US President Joe Biden agreed, posting: ‘Our friend Elmo is right: We have to be there for each other.’
It may be mad, but hopefully it make you smile.
Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?
— Elmo (@elmo) January 29, 2024
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