Manx Care: 'Delivery model remains sound'

• The body was created in 2021 after the Sir Jonathan Michael review.
• Manx Care says it has strengthened services, improved quality and safety and built a more integrated health and social care system since it was created five years ago.
• The arms-length body launched in 2021 following the Sir Jonathan Michael review which sought to address repeated health and social care overspends and structural issues at the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Manx Radio · Energy · 06:18 Energy and Sustainability Centre says 'great need' for renewable energy on Island • Director Ralph Peake says schemes must be able to stand on their 'own merit'. • The Energy and Sustainability Centre says there’s a ’great need’ for renewable energy on the Island. • Its directors Ralph Peake says projects brought forward must be able to stand on their ’own merit.

3FM · Energy · 06:49 How many businesses are on the greenest power supplies? • How many businesses have switched to the greenest power supplies from Manx Utilities - and how much energy have they used? • That’s the question a Ramsey MHK has put to the organisation’s chairman John Wannenburgh. • In a query for written response, Dr Alex Allinson wants to know how many commercial customers are on the Guaranteed Green Tariff and how much energy they were supplied with over the last year.

3FM · Health · 12:08 Number registered with GPs has risen by 1.7 percent • Health Minister Claire Christian says the number of people registered with Island GPs has risen by 1.7 per cent in the last three years. • She faced a question for written reply from Onchan MHK Julie Edge about the figures. • In her response, she said in 2022, practices had 88,596 registered patients - compared to 90,112 in April.

IoM Today · Health · 13:25 Here we go again...Manx Care predicting financial deficit of £8.1m • Two months into the current financial year, it’s already £751,000 in the red. • The arm’s-length healthcare organisation saw its mandated budget allocation increase by £42m for 2026-27, from, £361.8m to £404.1m. • But a financial summary provided to this month’s board meeting reveals that just two months into the current financial year, Manx Care was already £751,000 in the red and it is forecasting that deficit to climb to £8.1m by April next year.

3FM · Politics · 07:21 Commissioner standing for Glenfaba and Peel • A local authority member has declared they'll stand for Glenfaba and Peel in the general election. • Katryna Baptist currently sits on the board of Peel Commissioners. • Ms Baptist says she wants to see government preserve the Island and its unique place in history, and act in the best interests of residents.

3FM · Business · 06:28 Under 18s nicotine ban to go back before Keys • New laws to ban the sale of nicotine pouches for under 18s will go back before the House of Keys in a special sitting this week. • The Nicotine Products Bill has successfully passed through the Legislative Council, and members will now consider the amendments made by MLCs. • Aiming to close a loophole allowing the products to be sold to minors, the Bill is being moved by Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford.

IoM Today · Sport · 17:00 Historic success for junior island tennis team • The players became the island’s first County Cup winners in yellow-ball junior tennis.

IoM Today · Politics · 16:37 Isle of Man Government 'not considering' bank holiday if England win World Cup • The Isle of Man Government is not considering’ a celebratory bank holiday if England were to win the World Cup on Sunday. • UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer recently hinted that there would be a bank holiday, saying that he did not want to jinx’ England’s chances and indicating that the issue could be revisited if they reached or won the final.

IoM Today · Island News · 16:21 Date set for English-style food hygiene ratings to launch in the Isle of Man • The new scheme will see all eateries rated between zero and five for hygiene. • Currently, there is no way for customers to find out how clean an eatery is on the island. • In England and Wales, there is a well-established food hygiene rating system in which establishments are rated from zero to five, with zero meaning urgent improvement needed’ and five meaning very good.

Manx Radio · Island News · 14:23 Island's 'premier destination' for celebrations to close in December • Woodbourne House blames economic pressures and maintenance concerns. • Woodbourne House says it’s made the difficult decision’ to close at the end of this year. • The company, which operates from the Freemasons Hall in Douglas, has blamed pressures facing the hospitality industry which have fundamentally changed the economics’ of operating.

Manx Radio · Island News · 13:05 What is there to do on the Isle of Man? • Manx resident sets up what's on social media page. • A returning Manx resident is aiming to answer the age-old question: "What is there to do on the Isle of Man?" Nell Davies was studying in Paris before returning home. • She says that while she was there, it was easy to find out what events were happening, but felt that wasn’t always the case on the Island.

Manx Radio · Politics · 06:21 Housing should be a priority for next administration, says financial advisor • It's after government's housing report reveals average house price on Island now nearly £400,000. • The average house price on the Isle of Man rose to nearly £400,000 last year. • The Cabinet Office has revealed the figure in its latest annual housing report.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:13 Island to host a major Maritime Conference • The event will discuss key areas affecting the industry. • Experts from across the maritime sector will be gathering on the Island this week. • The Isle of Man is set to host a major Maritime Conference at the Comis Hotel on Thursday (16 July).

3FM · Transport · 12:42 Southern road temporarily closed this week • A road in the south of the Island is temporarily closed this week. • Orrisdale Road will be shut from 9.30am and 3.30pm between its junctions with the New Castletown Road and the St Marks Road. • The closure will be in force from Monday, July 13 until Friday, July 17.

3FM · Island News · 08:59 Expressions of interest needed for sewage treatment scheme • Manx Utilities is inviting companies to get in touch over its proposed Garff Regional Sewage Treatment Scheme. • It involves building a wastewater treatment works at Axnfell, as well as pumping stations. • A planning application for the project is currently under consideration.

IoM Today · Island News · 13:14 Talented Manx gymnast, 12, qualifies for British Championships • Comgratulations Maddie! • A talented 12-year-old Manx gymnast has taken a major step towards competing at the British Championships. • Maddie Wood successfully passed her Excel 3 Grade at a national grading event in Stoke-on-Trent at the end of May.

IoM Today · Health · 11:08 Care firm celebrates Isle of Man's 'local heroes' at inaugural awards ceremony • Despite the challenges faced by each of the nominees, they continue to mark personal milestones with determination and heart. • The follow-up is which groups receive support, when the money is spent, and what residents can actually use or attend.

IoM Today · Sport · 10:37 Late change to Isle of Man Commonwealth Games squad • I picked up an injury in the lead up to the Seville Marathon in February which I haven’t managed to shake.’.

IoM Today · Business · 10:37 Isle of Man's only dedicated pensions conference to return for fifth year • We would encourage employers to come along, learn something new and take advantage of the expertise.

IoM Today · Business · 09:43 Former PokerStars executive joins Isle of Man-based consultancy firm • He previously spent eight years with PokerStars on the Isle of Man. • David Lyons will join SolutionsHub as a non-executive director to support the development of its Irish operations, a spokesperson for the firm said. • The appointment comes as Ireland’s gambling regulatory framework enters a new phase following the introduction of the Gambling Regulation Act and the establishment of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland.

Manx Radio · Transport · 16:35 Post Office 'committed' to maintaining services in Port St Mary • It's after Torden Stores announced its closure. • The Isle of Man Post Office says it’s committed to maintaining services in Port St Mary. • It’s after Torden Stores announced it’s closing down later this month.

3FM · Law · 16:43 Peel residents outraged over toxic powder spread near young gull • Residents in Peel say they've contacted police after toxic powder was spread along a street to discourage seagulls. • Members of a local Facebook group say the incident happened on Charles Street at the weekend. • They reported cleaning powder had been spread along the picturesque pedestrian street, which currently has a fledgling gull living in it.

IoM Today · Transport · 18:10 Next closure called off after fresh deal agreed • This agreement is the result of considerable hard work and constructive engagement on all sides.

IoM Today · Island News · 16:43 REVIEW: Moving musical shines different light on tragic events of 9/11 • The simplicity encouraged me to pay attention to the acting, the dialogue and the emotion behind every scene. • The follow-up is which groups receive support, when the money is spent, and what residents can actually use or attend.

Manx Radio · Culture · 13:39 Plans to transform city centre offices into rehearsal space • Mannin Music Limited submits change of use application for St George's Chambers. • Plans have been submitted to transform former offices in central Douglas into a rehearsal space. • The applicant, Mannin Music Limited, has applied for a change of use for the first floor of St George’s Chambers on Hill Street.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:26 Couple left 'extremely disappointed' at wedding reception venue • Tom and Jessica got married on 13 June. • A couple who got married on the Isle of Man last month were left ’extremely disappointed’ by the venue hosting their reception. • Manxman Tom Black and his wife Jessica wanted to showcase the beauty of the Island to their guests, who travelled from eight different countries, including Australia and America.

3FM · Health · 14:22 Noel tackles charity car wash for Autism Initiatives • Noel Edmonds has been showing off his car-washing chops, to raise money for a good cause. • Autism Initiatives held a fundraising event on Sunday at Island Valeting in Douglas to raise cash for its sensory garden room. • And on-hand with a sponge and a hose was the DJ and TV personality, who chipped in to help.

3FM · Island News · 13:21 TT legend's bike could fetch up to £55k at auction • A motorbike ridden by TT legend Mick Grant on the Mountain course could fetch up to £55,000 at auction later this month. • The Heron Suzuki GS1000R was factory-built for the TT in the 1980s, and is being sold at the at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull. • Grant rode it on the Isle of Man in 1984, and the bike comes complete with the large-capacity fuel tank used in the TT.

3FM · Island News · 10:22 Further UK strike could mean delays to exam results • The threat of delays to exam results continues to loom as strikes resume at the UK's biggest exam board. • More than 400 staff at AQA are this week staging their fourth walkout. • It’s after talks to settle a dispute over pay broke down.

3FM · Island News · 06:39 Section of high street temporarily closing this week • Part of Peel's high street will close for two days this week. • The Department of Infrastructure says Michael Street will shut for pedestrians and cars from Monday, July 13 to Tuesday, July 14. • The closure is to be in place from 6am to 6pm each day, between Dodd’s Lane and Factory Lane.

IoM Today · Island News · 15:11 Man accused of rape charged with 25 more offences • New allegations include sexual assault and indecent images of children charges. • He was previously charged with the rape allegations as well as assault by penetration, four counts of sexual assault, nine counts of taking or making indecent images of children, one count of assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer.

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