The number of cancelled operations on the Island halved after Covid, it's been revealed.
Onchan MHK Julie Edge asked for details about cancelled ops in a question for written reply to Health Minister Lawrie Hooper.
He revealed 161 were cancelled in 2021, with 85 cancellations because of the pandemic - and that figure dropped to 82 last year.
A total of 32 were called off because of staff shortages last year, with another eight cancelled because of a lack of beds.
Former minister wants to prevent NHS privatisation
Former health minister Lawrie Hooper is to ask Tynwald to stop Manx Care privatising parts of the Island's health service.
Project hopes to help new arrivals to Island
A new project is hoping to find out how the Island welcomes new arrivals - and what they're looking for here.
Government rules blamed for motorsport firm's closure
A company running trackday events at Jurby says it’ll close immediately because of new government rules.
Villa Marina to mark VE Day celebrations
A free concert at the Villa Marina next month will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Government's AI strategy will include regulation
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the Isle of Man will come up with our own rule and regulations governing Artificial Intelligence rather than adopt them from the European Union.
Sharp drop in bus boss trips since pandemic
Bus Vannin trips off the island cost just a twentieth of pre-Covid levels last year, it's been revealed.
FOI statement expected from minister
Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford is to update Tynwald members about the Island's Freedom of Information laws next week.
Peel coffee shop to host first Death Cafe
A café in Peel will play host to discussions on a usually-taboo subject later this month.
