Manx Care is slashing the number of elective surgeries it provides by almost a fifth, it's been revealed.
In response to a question for written reply, Health Minister Lawrie Hooper revealed the cuts began last month.
He says Manx Care cut the number of elective operations from 30 to 24 each week to save £220,000 this year.
It's after the organisation revealed it had overspent by almost £17 million this year.
Weather warning for storm Dave this weekend
Ronaldsway Met office has issued a yellow weather warning for severe gales as storm Dave will hit the Island.
Roads to close for music festival this weekend
Roads in Ramsey will be closed for a day this weekend for a Manx music and dance festival.
How long do mental health patients stay in Manannan Court?
How long do patients generally spend in the mental health ward during a crisis?
Could you take over this former restaurant?
A former restaurant in the Villa Marina Arcade is up for rent.
Framework of new Sea Services Agreement ready, says minister
The infrastructure minister says the basic framework of the new Sea Services Agreement with the Steam Packet has been agreed.
Attorney General says he's stepping down
The Island's attorney general has announced he'll be retiring later this year.
Road closures in two towns for running event this week
Roads in two towns will close for a running event this week.
Six weekend ferry crossings could face disruption
A series of sailings this weekend could be at risk of cancellation.
