New body in charge of healthcare launches this week
The director of Manx Care has set out his priorities for what's been described as the 'gold standard' of healthcare systems.
The new body will be in charge of running the Island's health and social care services from Thursday.
DHSC services will continue to run as before for patients and the public but further changes are expected in the long-term.
Andrew Foster CBE says the Sir Jonathan Michael Report outlines three main themes:
Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital closure 'inconvenient' but 'significant issues' need to be fixed
Work to tackle problems taking longer than anticipated
Four local authorities looking for by-election candidates
Ballaugh, Bride, Garff and Jurby Commissioners all seeking additional members
Reinstatement of home births 'remains at top of agenda' for Manx Care
Chief Exec insists the situation is 'improving'
Weekend sailings at risk
SPC warns poor weather could lead to disruption or cancellations