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Perspective 4.1.26 - a history of mental health care in the Isle of Man

Perspective

Sunday, 4 January 2026 - 51 minutes

On Perspective this week we hear from local historian John Manley about his research into the history of Ballamona Hospital. Prior to Ballamona life in the Isle of Man for people with mental illness was pretty bleak so the opening of a dedicated hospital to provide care was a major step forward. The hospital closed in the 1990s as it was deemed to be better to support people in the community.

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