Some wards at Noble's Hospital are to be merged over Christmas and the New Year.
The exercise will save cash for the beleaguered DHSS finances but also help staff have time off over the festive period.
There may be some effect on elective surgery but it is thought that will be 'minimal', says Health Minister Eddie Teare.
Yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping on Tuesday
A number of areas likely to be at risk around high tide
Manx students criticise lack of research into women's health
It's been a debate in a special International Women's Day junior Tynwald sitting
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NAHT calls for greater transparency and review of past processes following evidence from senior civil servants
Lord Street development granted planning permission
Planning committee approved plans for project