Episodes
What should the future of Castletown look like?The Department of Infrastructure has been asking residents what they think about developing a 'Living Streets' concept for the ancient capital.The department is considering a range of options, including making some roads one-way, improving on-road parking and making it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle.Amy Griffiths has been finding out more from firstly the DOI before listening to the views of some of the people who attended a public drop-in to discuss the plans:
A campaigner whose Tynwald Day petition has led to the formation of a new committee looking into support for pupils with dyslexia says she's 'so pleased'.Members voted in favour of the Select Committee, which will report back with recommendations on how to improve matters in April.Julia Bell set up the Dyslexia Advocacy Group after noticing signs in her own daughter but struggling to get a diagnosis or recognition on the Isle of Man.
Two Isle of Man residents are hoping to form a local group to help support and advise people with an iron condition.Carolanne Hanley, a sufferer, and Rowanna Miller, whose partner has the condition created the Manx Haemochromatosis Support group on Facebook after seeing that there could be 500 others affected on the Island.This Saturday the duo are holding their first coffee morning or 'Iron Bew' as they call it.
A charity on the Isle of Man is giving people confidence and a sense of independence through its shopmobility scheme.Circa Isle of Man, located on level 2 of Chester Street car park, lends out powered mobility equipment to people with mobility issues so they can go out and enjoy the high street.Chanelle Sukhoo spoke to Heather Williams from the charity
Doctors on the Isle of Man are being balloted from today (19 November) to determine whether they want to take industrial action in a row over pay. The British Medical Association is putting the matter to a vote in the first ballot of its kind on the Island; it will run until 23 December. However a GP on the Island believes taking industrial action will destroy the good work thats been done over the years causing a set back.Sain Cowper spoke to Dr Alex Allinson, who's also the treasury minister
On 28 November Manx addiction charity Motiv8 will be hosting a one-day workshop for friends and family of people on the Island with substance dependency.Part of the SMART Recovery programme, it works to support those impacted by someone else's relationship with drugs and/ or alcohol.It's thought around one in four of us on the Isle of Man have such a connection.The workshop will give people the opportunity to meet with others in the same situation and give them some new ways of coping, skills and self care techniques.Tiffany Crookall, a councillor with the charity, has been speaking to Lewi...
One of the Island's leading Manx music specialists is celebrating a major milestone today.Dr Chloe Woolley has been working with Culture Vannin for 20 years!She spoke to our Howard Caine.
Every day this week, we've heard from the various agencies that work together in the Island's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub - or MASH.Today, we're going to hear how they would come together to work on a case.In this fifth Newscast special, Siobhán Fletcher speaks to our Island's professionals about "Harriet".
All this week, professionals in the Isle of Man are marking Safeguarding Week - with the theme of 'All Age Exploitation'.Today we're turning our attention to the Island's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub - or 'MASH'.Siobhán Fletcher finds out more.
A new piece of equipment based at Noble's Hospital is making a 'massive difference' for patients who have trouble swallowing.The video nasopharyngoscope allows healthcare professionals to see and record action in real time to identify issues.Siobhán Fletcher speaks to Duncan Brown, the Clinical Lead of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service and Malcolm Clague from the Henry Bloom Noble Healthcare Trust to find out more.
Safeguarding is all about utilising so-called 'reachable moments'.That's according to the Island's Named Professional for Contextual Safeguarding, Samantha Holmes, and Manx Care's Head of Safeguarding for Children and Adults, Terri Banks.In this third special Newscast, Siobhán Fletcher speaks to the pair about how our health services stay constantly 'professionally curious'.
The Isle of Man Constabulary will identify and pursue those who seek to target the most vulnerable in our society.That's the message from the Island's Detective Inspector for Protecting Vulnerable People this Safeguarding Week.In this second special Newscast, Siobhán Fletcher speaks to Sam Cannell about how the police work with its partners to act on any intelligence it receives that could leave people at risk.
Two former Castletown MHKs are calling a public meeting following the decision by Castletown Commissioners to permanently pedestrianise Market Square. Richard Ronan and Tony Brown say they have tried to meet with the local authority to find out why they're making the move - they believe there are 'no justifications' for it. The meeting, which the commissioners have been invited to, is planned for Thursday 28 November 2024 at 7.30pm in Morton Hall. Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to them:
Exploitation is 'absolutely a live issue on the Island' and people 'need to be very focussed on picking up the signs'. That's the message from the Independent Chair of the Island's Safeguarding Board, Lesley Walker, as the Island marks its second annual Safeguarding Week.In this first special Newscast, Siobhán Fletcher finds out more about what the board does.
Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas discusses what led to his dismissal as political member from the Department of Health and Social Care.
The Isle of Man is 'quite lot behind' when it comes to its green policies, according to a clean tech advocate.Imogen Bhogal - who also presents the Fully Charged Show and Everything Electric Show - has been hosting an event on the Island to find out where we're up to with our net zero targets.Government has set itself the challenge of reaching it by 2050.Imogen has been speaking to Amy Griffiths:
A woman contemplating a move to the Isle of Man says it 'opens people's eyes to the possibility of what could be'.Alex Esarey reached out to the Manx community on Facebook this week for advice following recent developments in the states.Siobhán Fletcher has been speaking to her.
It's hoped a new extension to foster carer recruitment will encourage people to get involved who want to foster, but who may not have the time or ability to do so 24/7. Siobhán Fletcher speaks to Fostering and Adoption Group Manager Ed Coates about 'short break' fostering.
There have been calls for more support for those with autism on the Isle of Man.One resident, who had his own autism support replaced with mental health support, believes he has been let down. He told Manx Radio the one-hour-a-week support that he received kept him out of Manannan Court in the past - which is much cheaper to provide
As the chief minister Alf Cannan faces the first non-statutory motion of no confidence in a chief minister in Manx history, we find out what that actually means.Professor Peter Edge is an expert in Manx public law and has been explaining the process to Amy Griffiths:
This week is International Control Room Week, so we've been getting a behind-the-scenes look at ours.In the last of this series, we're speaking to Wendy Hulme.She's one of the operators in the Emergency Services Joint Control Room and has been speaking to Amy Griffiths:
Food prices, heating and staying on top of their budget during the winter months is still a concern for lots of people on the Isle of Man, according to the Salvation Army.The charity is holding a free budgeting course next month, hoping to help people understand their own attitudes to money and look at the impact borrowing can have.
This week is International Control Room Week, so we've been getting a behind-the-scenes look at ours.Today we're hearing from Sergeant Lee Wright.He's one of the Forces Incident Managers, and has been telling Amy Griffiths more about the role:
The chair of the Manx Motor Cycle Club which organises the Manx Grand Prix says it's hoped the return of the Classic TT will attract more people to the Isle of Man and assist the hospitality sector.
The chief executive of Manx Care says she doesn't think they're even close to being able to resolve a pay dispute with its doctors in the British Medical Association.The union is calling for a 12.6% pay rise for the 2023-24 financial year, and could ballot its members for industrial action if a pay award isn't agreed.Teresa Cope has been speaking to Ben and Sian:
This week is International Control Room Week, so we've been getting a behind-the-scenes look at ours.Today we're hearing from Glen Corlett who's a supervisor in the Emergency Services Joint Control Room Operations Manager.In the UK, demand on the service is continuing to rise, with it taking longer to respond to calls and, in some places, ambulances queuing outside hospitals to get their patients help.Glen's been telling Amy Griffiths what the picture is like here:
This week is International Control Room Week, so we've been getting a behind-the-scenes look at ours.Today we're hearing from Gail Anderson.She joined the Emergency Services Joint Control Room a couple of years ago as one of the newly created clinical navigators.Gail's been telling Amy Griffiths more:
Doctors employed by Manx Care on the Isle of Man are to ballot for industrial action.The British Medical Association is asking for a 12.6 percent uplift in pay for the 23/24 financial year.Siobhán Fletcher caught up with Dr Prakash Thiagarajan to find out more.
An Onchan MHK believes structural changes are needed at Manx Care to secure the future of the Island's health service.Julie Edge says reforming healthcare should be a priority for Alfred Cannan adding we need action now.
Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Tim Glover has tabled a motion of no-confidence against Chief Minister Alfred Cannan.It will take place during next week's sitting of the House of Keys.Lewis Foster caught up with Tim to find out why.