Kirk Michael’s MHK says he’ll fight tooth and nail to save its last remaining medical facility which is threatened with closure from October.
The Ramsey Group Practice says it will end its two-days-a-week service at Cannan Court from October 1, sparking the anger of villagers.
Alfred Cannan says he’s bitterly disappointed by the move and says it’s the first time in 80 years no doctors have been based in Kirk Michael.
He says he’s determined to oppose the decision:
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Tynwald approves changes to sitting schedule, including half-term breaks and revised start dates
Measures to avoid school break sittings backed, with earlier October and January starts agreed
Plea to Manx parents to check meningitis vaccination status
It follows the death of two young people in the UK
Bus dispute ‘a considerable way apart’ as talks continue, says infrastructure minister
Tim Crookall optimistic progress is possible despite ongoing strike action and disagreements over contracts and pay structure
Noble's bed capacity exceeding industry-recognised 'safe levels'
The health minister's been responding to an urgent Tynwald question
