A new patient charter has been launched which tells people what they can expect while in the care of the Island’s health service.
The Department of Health has launched the Dignity in Care charter which reinforces a commitment to providing care on an individual basis.
It’s centred around four themes – respect, privacy and modesty, self esteem and autonomy.
Shelagh Leonard, acting director of nursing and midwifery, says it’s a proactive stance:
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Ferry crossings at risk from incoming bad weather
Four Steam Packet sailings could be at risk of being cancelled.
Grateful owner to raise funds for dog’s rescue teams
A man's launched an online fundraiser for the people who helped save his dog after it had to be rescued from a cliff.
Summer jobs up for grabs at Onchan’s Pleasure Park
Onchan Pleasure Park is prepping for the busy season and is looking for park attendants to join the team.
Budget Day at Tynwald
Tynwald sits this morning - with Treasury Minister Chris Thomas due to give his first budget speech.
Balladoole's re-use sheds on the agenda in Tynwald
The Northern Civic Amenity Site's re-use shed will be under the spotlight in Tynwald this week.
Yellow weather warning issued over snow and ice tonight
Ronaldsway Met Office has put out a yellow weather warning about freezing conditions tonight.
Steam Packet carried 680,000 passengers last year
The Steam Packet Company says it carried more than 680,000 passengers on its vessels last year - up more than eight per cent on 2024's tally.
Roof work to shut Castletown shopping street
A street in Castletown's centre will close to traffic next week for emergency work.
