Manx Care blames 15% reduction in staffing
Eleven hundred hospital appointments had to be converted into telephone consultations as a result of high levels of staff sickness.
Manx Care says 400 of those were new outpatient consultations and 700 were follow-up.
Face to face appointments resumed on Monday following two weeks of disruption caused by a 15 per cent reduction in staffing.
Chief executive Teresa Cope has apologised for the inconvenience but says it has shown opportunities for change:
Steam Packet sailings cancelled as strong winds and rough seas forecast
Adverse weather expected to bring gales, heavy rain and very rough sea conditions
Public Health urges residents to take steps to stay well this winter
Colder weather increases spread of seasonal viruses, with older people and those with long-term conditions at greater risk
Black ice warnings issued as police report hazardous road conditions
Motorists urged to take care as the Mountain Road closes and icy conditions affect routes across the Island
Douglas Council opts against low-noise fireworks after review
Traditional November display to continue in 2026
Shadow fleet tanker seized by US once sailed under Isle of Man flag
The vessel, now operating as Olina, was formerly registered in Douglas as British Mallard and later linked to sanctions breaches involving Venezuelan oil
