Manx Care forecasting £19.2million overspend

Healthcare provider records £10.8million deficit in first six months of 2026-27 period

Manx Care is forecasting a £19.2million overspend in the current financial year.

The latest figures from the Island's healthcare provider show a £10.8million deficit across the first six months of the period, with a further £8.4million expected before April 2027.

Manx Care says it's continuing to experience significant financial pressures during the 2026-27 period.

Workforce related expenditure, activity and demand pressures are among the main issues said to be impacting the board's finances.

The deficit includes £6.5million for a pay award above the previously budgeted 2.9 precent, and £2.7million for emergency care and staffing pressures.

Manx Care says management actions are underway to improve financial performance and strengthen expenditure control, and a comprehensive programme of recovery actions has been established.

It adds that it remains committed to delivering a safe, effective and sustainable healthcare service, while focussing on improving financial performance.

At the end of May, Manx Care was forecasting an £8.1million overspend.