Manx Care is cutting the number of beds at Ramsey District Cottage Hospital by 30 per cent.
The Island's health care provider has announced beds in the North of the Island will reduce from 31 to 20.
It says occupancy’s dropped due to a 'number of factors', such as more rehab being done at home.
Further, Manx Care claims extra community services mean quicker recovery and fewer hospital stays.
It maintains despite the drop, there will be no staff redundancies.
Ramsey firefighters tackle huge wildfire
Firefighters were called to a large outside fire in the early hours of this morning.
Updates to Manx Care services this MGP
Manx Care have announced a number of updates to their services this Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT.
MGP and Classic TT 2025 starts today
A Newcomers speed controlled lap kicks off this years racing at 1.30pm, with roads closing today at 12.45pm until 6.00pm.
Ramsey hosting VJ Day street party
Ramsey will be celebrating the end of World War II today.
Main road in the south to close for works next month
Port St Mary’s high street will be closed next month for works to prepare for its reconstruction.
WhatsApp channel launched for MGP
Organisers of the Manx Grand Prix have once again launched their official WhatsApp Infoline.
Bird charity urging people to check grids for trapped wildlife
A seagull 'narrowly avoided starving to death' after becoming stuck beneath a grid in the Island's capital.
Southern Swimming Pool facing bigger financial losses
A swimming pool in the south of the Island is expecting further losses next year.
