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.
New grading system will 'drastically reduce' police exposure to indecent images
It's hoped change will also speed up prosecutions
Call for referendum on wind farm proposal garners hundreds of signatures
Concerns over bird safety, blade recyclability and Island scenery fuel calls for a public vote
'Several incidents' of littering, damage and graffiti reported on Port Erin beach
Broken glass found in the sand described as 'particularly dangerous'
Poor weather stopped GNAAS responding to four Manx emergencies in the last year
Storms Darragh and Éowyn among those to blame