Manx Care CEO says Martin Ward relocation won't have 'knock-on pressures'

Closure due for 'around four weeks' to allow for works following a pest control issue

Manx Care is not anticipating any additional knock-on pressures at Nobles Hospital from the temporary transfer of patients from Ramsey Cottage Hospital's Martin Ward, according to the chief executive. 

The ward at Ramsey is to close towards the end of October for 'around four weeks' to allow for work to deal with a pest control issue. 

You can read more on that announcement HERE.

Teresa Cope says the planned maintenance requires the ward to be isolated; hence all patients and staff will be relocated to the private patients' unit at Nobles Hospital:

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