Health services showing 'good state of readiness' ahead of TT

Operational plan for road racing event due to be finalised next week

Manx Care says all of its departments are in a 'good state of readiness' ahead of this year's TT.

The Island's healthcare provider is currently finalising its plans ahead of the busy road racing period.

Ahead of its annual public meeting, Manx Care has confirmed planning for TT has been underway for several months.

Manx Care says there are still some final locum posts to fill to support the additional workload, but insists this is not causing concern.

Talks have been held with Aintree Major Trauma Centre and Walton Centre for Neurosciences, with neither hospital reporting any concerns ahead of the fortnight.

Manx Care has also revealed it will be launching a psychosocial response pathway during TT to provide immediate support to spectators, competitors and first responders in the event of a racing incident.

It plans to use existing Trauma Risk Management Practitioners in Manx Care, the police and other blue light services to provide initial psychosocial support as well as signposting to services for ongoing support.

A formal operational plan for TT is due to be signed off on 19 May.