"We’re sorry to have to issue this message during this festive season, but when colleagues are affected it’s important we raise it", says health service
Manx Care has hit out after it alleges a number of abusive phone calls have been made to its staff by patients and service users.
The health body says it understands it can be a difficult time of the year but labelled the 'intimidating' behaviour as 'unacceptable'.
It goes on to note it's a minority of people making 'rude' comments, and thanks those who are 'kind and respectful'.