Significant step towards establishing new system
The Manx Care Bill is to be introduced in the House of Keys this month.
It marks a significant step in establishing Manx Care, a 'cornerstone' recommendation of the 2019 Sir Jonathan Michael report into the Island's health and social care system.
The programme will see an overhaul of healthcare, and aims to put the service user at the 'centre', whilst separating policy and delivery from the DHSC.
Progress on this had been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Health Minister David Ashford says Manx Care is due to operate in a 'shadow form' from January next year, three months later than originally planned.
The target for a full roll-out remains April 2021.
Meanwhile, government is looking to recruit a non-executive chair of the body.
Skills Strategy hopes to tackle 'significant' skills shortage
Loganair to remove Saturday service to Birmingham
Trial for Douglas man who denies keying car
Southern Pool board welcomes assurances over site's future
Looneys of Ramsey to close
Future of Belfast flights 'precarious' due to low passenger numbers
