Department Will Save £70,000 by Making Public Pay for Certain Vaccination Injections
The Department of Health have announced that they will be
scrapping the free provision of certain vaccines for travel purposes, in a
further effort to save money.
From 1st December if you want a vaccination
against Typhoid, Diphtheria and various types of Hepatitis you will have to
cover the cost.
It’s estimated that it will save the Department roughly £70,000 per year.
Scabies outbreak prompts pharmacy warning
There's a warning after a sharp rise in a highly-infectious condition spread by skin mites.
Council writes to allotment holders over planned move
Douglas Council says it's writing to Johnny Watterson's Lane allotment holders about its plans for the land.
Main city centre road closed for emergency window repair
A main street in the centre of Douglas has been closed so an unstable window can be repaired.
Parking study says one-way system should be extended
A study into parking in Peel says the town's one-way system should be extended along its promenade and quayside.
Weather warning for coastal overtopping
A yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping has been put in place for this afternoon.
Santa's on a Bike raises over £78k in record year
This month's Santa's on a Bike ride has raised a record £78,816 in its best year yet.
MONEYVAL assessment will bring investment, says Chief Minister
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says passing a key financial evaluation next year will bring business confidence and investment to the Island.
Local authority needs new clerk
A local authority in the south of the Island is looking for a new clerk after its last one retired.
