IOM DHSC & MANX CARE

[Two-lane]

2 hours ago, HeteroErectus said:

What MC are trying to do is push their users towards their GP to reduce workload on the doctors and nurses at Nobles.

A few weeks ago I was standing in a queue at a GP's reception. The person in front of me, at the head of the queue, was not having any luck getting an appointment within the next few weeks. There was some extensive to-ing and fro-ing, but in the end, the receptionist said "Just go to A&E". Eventually the poor fellow shuffled off.

Which seems to be the GPs shoving the problem to Nobles.

[Andy Onchan]

4 minutes ago, Two-lane said:

A few weeks ago I was standing in a queue at a GP's reception. The person in front of me, at the head of the queue, was not having any luck getting an appointment within the next few weeks. There was some extensive to-ing and fro-ing, but in the end, the receptionist said "Just go to A&E". Eventually the poor fellow shuffled off.

Which seems to be the GPs shoving the problem to Nobles.

And there you have it. Another joined up government department. Not!

[Zulu]

Another tribunal starting. I wonder how much this is going to cost the taxpayers? 

 https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/senior-lecturer-tells-tribunal-he-was-victim-of-racial-discrimination/?fbclid=IwAR1XUCWrx65kwz8eD3KUdXVnQB4T6lXLIm4BAVQLSkBQIeJli_WYOjBX3RQ

Edited September 27, 2023 by Zulu

[HeteroErectus]

9 minutes ago, Zulu said:

Another tribunal starting. I wonder how much this is going to cost the taxpayers? 

 https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/senior-lecturer-tells-tribunal-he-was-victim-of-racial-discrimination/?fbclid=IwAR1XUCWrx65kwz8eD3KUdXVnQB4T6lXLIm4BAVQLSkBQIeJli_WYOjBX3RQ

An arm and a leg. Luckily the waiting list for surgery is about 34 years.

[Omobono]

And Council of ministers are to consider having a similar format at Manx Care  to oversee the Islands Education service , 

[cissolt]

1 hour ago, Zulu said:

Another tribunal starting. I wonder how much this is going to cost the taxpayers? 

 https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/senior-lecturer-tells-tribunal-he-was-victim-of-racial-discrimination/?fbclid=IwAR1XUCWrx65kwz8eD3KUdXVnQB4T6lXLIm4BAVQLSkBQIeJli_WYOjBX3RQ

Some shocking and less shocking accusations. Why would the CEO not reply to emails?

The claim about not being included in the staff pictures is reminiscent of the chap from the fisherman film.

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/may/29/noel-clarke-i-was-left-off-fishermans-friends-poster-and-none-of-the-cast-spoke-up

[manxlass]

Another Dr going to tribunal too

[ian rush]

On 9/24/2023 at 9:52 PM, Omobono said:

They had better change the answerphone message in my Doctors surgery then  it specifically says if your call is of an urgent nature hang up and dial 999  it looks like the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing  Hooper said on Thursday at the government conference  there needed to be changes  in DHSC  and Manx Care  then they should start by getting rid of him !  Mr teflon,  and put someone in there who  has some empathy for the Islands people  and the future of its  health care , 

Except for Ballasalla GPs are private operations, although they get paid and indemnified by the state, so the answer phone is not a Manx Care issue.

[Dr. Grumpy]

The overall decline in healthcare provision on island is simply shocking, particularly considering the amout of extra cash thrown. Thank God we have reserves to dip into

[Anyone]

To be fair it’s not just here. Healthcare provision in the UK is very poor. You need to be almost or already dead to get a doctor to see you.  Most GP surgeries in the UK won’t even check your blood pressure now and forget blood tests. Not available.

[Two-lane]

To be fair, it would be better to take a broader look. For example, how does health care here compare to European countries?

How about aiming for the highest standards, rather than accepting being not quite at the lowest standards?

And the answer? The population has to rise up and march on Tynwald. (OK, that bit was unrealistic)

[GD4ELI]

1 hour ago, Anyone said:

To be fair it’s not just here. Healthcare provision in the UK is very poor. You need to be almost or already dead to get a doctor to see you.  Most GP surgeries in the UK won’t even check your blood pressure now and forget blood tests. Not available.

A bit of an exaggeration, in fact one hell of an exaggeration.

[Banker]

2 hours ago, Anyone said:

To be fair it’s not just here. Healthcare provision in the UK is very poor. You need to be almost or already dead to get a doctor to see you.  Most GP surgeries in the UK won’t even check your blood pressure now and forget blood tests. Not available.

It’s worse in Uk particularly dental with many reports of people doing self dentistry, at least here you get emergency treatment if no NHs dentist, also 24 hours in Uk a&e is frequent & next week all junior doctors plus consultants are in strike so don’t get ill !!

[Moghrey Mie]

If you can find somewhere to park near the Community Dental clinic in Westmorland Road.

Edited September 30, 2023 by Moghrey Mie

[Dirty Buggane]

Which will only get worse when the 15 minute village dream crash's and burns, with nobody actually working within 15 minutes. Unless your driving your Porche Cayane hard, and each apartment boasts 2.3 cars and 1.7 children who will all require a personal transport pod(car) when they come of age.