The demand for orthopaedic treatment on the Island is currently outweighing the resources available.
That’s according to the Department of Health which says there are currently 69 patients waiting for hip replacement surgery.
A working group has been set up to see how waiting lists can be tackled with the department admitting waiting times are ‘lengthy’.
Minister Howard Quayle says measures are being taken to address the problem:
Mountain Road partly reopens
The Northern end of the Mountain Road has reopened.
Island resident claims £125,000 National Lottery prize!
A lucky Island winner has come forward to claim a £125,000 National Lottery win.
Man who bit off ear in public TT attack has appeal thrown out
A man who bit off an ear in an unprovoked attack in a Douglas has had a planned appeal against his sentence thrown out.
Northern Civic Amenity Site reopens from Monday
The Northern Civic Amenity Site will reopen next week.
Smudge the Cat sparks rescue after being locked in shop!
One of the best-known four-legged shop patrons in Douglas found herself in a spot of bother last night.
MHK hits out over UK's assisted dying announcement
An MHK says the UK's refusal to put Manx assisted dying laws forward for Royal Assent is "concerning".
DJ and former Island resident dies after battling cancer
Former Island resident Andy Kershaw has died.
Nursing organisation to contact staff over pay offer
The Royal College of Nursing says it'll consult staff members about Manx Care's latest pay offer next week.
