Minister responds to anonymous hospital allegations

Friday, 6 March 2026 07:55

The Health Minister says she can't discuss individual cases because of patient confidentiality, as hospital safety concerns were raised this week.

Claire Christian was responding in the House of Keys to a question from Onchan MHK Julie Edge about allegations of unexpected deaths at Noble's Hospital on social media.

The minister said she understood such reports can cause concern, but reassured the public Manx Care had extensive procedures in place to keep patients safe.

Ms Christian went on to say there will always be risks, especially in Accident & Emergency:

More from Isle of Man News

Saturday's strike-hit bus services listed

Bus Vannin has revealed its contingency timetable for strike-hit services this weekend.
Oil and gas company dissolved

A company linked to a failed bid to extract oil and gas from the seabed around the Island has been dissolved.
Alcohol and entertainment licence reminder from government

The government's reminding bars and restaurants to get their annual alcohol and entertainment licensing fees paid by the end of the month.
Donation funds vital mental health service for cancer patients

Cancer patients on the Island are set to benefit from a £55,000 donation to specialist mental health care.
'Six offers on table' to end bus strike, says government

The government says it's had two meetings with the Manx Industrial Relations Service this week to avoid a bus strike.
MHK wants answers over possible immigration document problems

Potential problems with Manx immigration papers in the UK will be raised in the House of Keys next week.
Doctor training means no routine GP appointments

There won't be any routine GP appointments during an afternoon this month.
Buses on contingency timetable during strike

There'll be just 35 bus services running today as drivers go on strike again.