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Increase of more than 500 patients for mental health services over last 12 months

Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 09:11

Picture credit: Manx Care

Waiting list has also climbed from 1,160 to 1,433

The number of Manx residents receiving treatment for their mental health has increased by more than 500 over the last year.

Figures published by Manx Care show there are 5,728 patients using the mental health service, compared to 5,198 12 months ago.

The healthcare provider says a positive impact of the increased investment in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service means more people are now in treatment.

However there has also been an increase to the waiting lists over the same period, with a rise from 1,160 to 1,433.

 

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