Health Minister Claire Christian says the Island's hospitals have opened up their visiting times.
She faced a question for written response from Rushen MHK Juan Watterson about visiting relatives at Noble's and Ramsey Cottage Hospitals.
In her reply, the minister said standard adult inpatient visiting hours are from 2pm to 8pm daily.
But she added a new policy takes special circumstances into account - including those getting end-of-life care or dementia patients.
MHK has questions about easyJet deal
Will the sale of easyJet to an American firm affect the Island?
Governor drops Katie Hopkins show plans
The Island's Lieutenant Governor won't be going to see a controversial former reality TV contestant next week.
Still a chance to enjoy Ramsey's beauty
Ramsey will be showing off its colourful beauty today, with a special garden event.
Dalby farm unveils tourism plans
A farm building condemned by structural engineers could get a new lease of life as tourist accommodation, if the scheme gets planning permission.
Pilates record up for grabs today
A huge world record attempt will get underway in the west of the Island today.
MHK has questions about NSC pool
How much progress has been made on fixing the broken swimming pool tiles at the NSC?
DOI minister apologises over incorrect Tynwald answer
The Minister of Infrastructure has apologised for giving an MHK incorrect information in a response to a Tynwald question.
UK bikers rally to raise cash for injured sidecar team
A huge event in the UK next weekend is hoping to raise cash for a sidecar team who crashed in this year's TT.
