DoH failings report to go before Tynwald

Failings within the Department of Health will be discussed in Tynwald today.

The Standards and Members’ Interests Committee will put forward its report before the court on the conduct of health bosses.

It follows months of controversy at the end of last year, when senior clinicians raised concerns about patient safety at Noble’s Hospital.

The committee found that the Minister had been significantly let down by his officials, and insufficient care was given to preparing the matter before it was discussed in public.

Rushen MHK Laurence Skelly is one of those welcoming the final report: