Public invited to help shape Manx Care Bill

Wed, 11 Mar 2020

Members of the public are invited to give their views on a new organisation which is set to transform the way health and care services are delivered in the future.

The creation of a body to provide health and care services to the population was one of the key recommendations of Sir Jonathan Michael’s final report, following his extensive review of the current system. If the public are in favour, it will be named Manx Care.

New legislation is required to create the body, which will operate at arms-length from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). A new Bill sets out the design of Manx Care as a statutory board, similar to the Isle of Man Post Office and Manx Utilities, adjusted to meet Sir Jonathan’s recommendation.

A consultation on wide-ranging proposals to establish Manx Care is now open.

The consultation outlines proposed areas of responsibility for DHSC and Manx Care, with the DHSC setting policy and strategy and remaining ultimately responsible for the provision of services. 

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