Manx Care renews calls for public to 'choose well'

Noble's Hospital operating under severe pressure and issues OPEL 4 alert

The Island’s health service has renewed calls for members of the public to ‘choose well’ when seeking healthcare.

Noble’s Hospital is operating under severe pressure and has issued an OPEL 4 alert due to high numbers of very unwell patients requiring immediate treatment.

Manx Care’s Chief Executive Teresa Cope says:

“I’d like to thank all members of the public who have continued to support us by choosing well and attending the healthcare service that is most appropriate to their clinical need over the festive period, but especially so over the last 24 hours as we began operating at OPEL 4 status. 

“This message still remains in place though - please continue to attend the service that is most appropriate to support your needs, as it’s really important we take as much pressure off Noble’s as possible, particularly at the moment.

"The Minor Injuries and Illnesses Unit (MIU) at Ramsey is able to offer an X-Ray service today and tomorrow between 9am and 5pm, and is able to provide support for a broad range of healthcare issues.

"We’ve seen a large increase in people using the Ramsey site and I’m very grateful to everyone who has done this - thank you."

Other services available:

• Manx Emergency Doctor (MEDS) - in operation from 6pm to 8am.
• Community Pharmacy Network
• Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)
• Community Dental Service

Anyone who requires emergency medical attention is asked to call 999 or attend A&E.