Unite the Union has sent a newsletter to their members to bring them up-to-date on the Department of Social Care’s plans to externalise services.
The DSC is looking to outsource care for the elderly - a move met by derision from some MHKs and concern from staff.
Union Rep Eric Holmes has criticised Minister Chris Robertshaw for not being forthcoming with information for his members.
Eric Holmes says he doesn’t feel Minister Robertshaw is the man to make these calls:
Riders celebrate end of winter season with awards ceremony
Riders from across the Island have been celebrating the end of the winter competition season at Conrhenny Equestrian Centre in Onchan.
Commissioners vote against selling cherished number plate
Onchan Commissioners have voted against selling a personalised registration number from a 70 year old tractor it has in storage.
Armed police detain man
The police say armed officers dealt with a 'contained' incident in Ramsey this afternoon.
Independent inspection of Manx Care may start next year
The Department of Health and Social Care says Manx Care's next independent inspection will start next year at the earliest.
Part of TT course to close for a week
A section of the TT course is due to close during the day for a week.
New emergency preparedness event after first's success
Another free event to help you prep for worst case scenarios is to be held this month.
Still time for seasonal flu jabs, says Manx Care
Manx Care says there's still time to get your winter flu vaccines.
Firefighters tackle three incidents in one afternoon
Fire crews dealt with three incidents across the Island yesterday afternoon, including a fire in a mobile school classroom.
