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Waiting times for Ear, Nose and Throat services have increased to a median of 52 weeks, with more than 2,000 patients awaiting a first outpatient appointment. As of March 1, there were 2,012 patients waiting for an initial ENT appointment, according to Health and Social Care Minister Claire Christian. Addressing Tynwald, Ms Christian said: “ENT services…

 Minister describes 'physically constrained' port and concern amongst food retailers There's concern amongst food retailers on the Island as increasing pressures on freight capacity at Douglas Port lead to delays. The infrastructure minister has been describing the challenges facing the teams at the capital's harbour. Tim Crookall says it's a 'physically constrained port' and while these…

Almost 10% of patients going to A&E at Noble’s Hospital have been facing waits of up to 12 hours. Health Minister Claire Christian revealed the figure in Tynwald as Onchan MHK Julie Edge questioned bed capacity. In February 2026, 311 patients waited 12 hours or more in the emergency department, representing almost 10% of attendees. The…

Almost 10% of patients attending the emergency department at Noble’s Hospital have been waiting up to 12 hours to be seen, according to figures revealed in Tynwald this week. Health and Social Care Minister Claire Christian disclosed the data during proceedings after Onchan MHK Julie Edge raised concerns about hospital bed capacity and pressure on…

Tynwald is due to hear about hospital bed capacity and waiting times at Accident & Emergency next week. During the court's April sitting, Onchan MHK Julie Edge will raise the topic in a question to Health Minister Claire Christian. She wants an update on both - this week the Department of Health and Social Care…

Whistleblowing training has not been universally completed across government departments, with workers in some areas lacking the online access needed to complete it. Chief Executive Mark Lewin has confirmed told the Select Committee on Whistleblowing Policy Implementation that the DoI presented particular challenges. “A lot of their workers don’t have online access,” he said. “There…

Government Chief Executive Mark Lewin has told a select committee he does not “interfere” with individual whistleblowing cases, instead focusing on process assurance. Appearing before Tynwald’s Select Committee on Whistleblowing Policy Implementation, Mr Lewin said his role is to ensure systems work, not to intervene in investigations. “I don’t see that as my role of…

It says the building offers a ‘more flexible alternative’ to house government staff A prominent office block in central Douglas was purchased by the government last year for £2.1m. The government says IOMA House on Hope Street was acquired as a ‘more flexible alternative’ to older buildings currently occupied by some public sector workers. Details of the price paid…

Chair of Tynwald committee questions fairness and independence of proposed process The Chair of the Tynwald Select Committee on Whistleblowing has raised concerns about how Peel Town Commissioners intend to investigate a dispute involving one of its elected members. Onchan MHK Julie Edge says the local authority’s plan to carry out an internal investigation into…

Health Minister says future changes expected to improve situation A Tynwald question has highlighted the challenges of obtaining data on mental capacity assessments in health and care settings on the Island. Onchan MHK Julie Edge asked how many individuals over the past five years had been assessed by a qualified medical practitioner as lacking capacity,…

Every five years the people of the Isle of Man have an opportunity to vote in a General Election to choose who will represent them in the House of Keys by electing 24 Members from 12 constituencies, with 2 representatives per area.   Isle of Man Government - the Crown Division in Cabinet Office - is responsible…

Read it here. Source: Hansard, 19 March 2026