Tynwald will be asked to approve more than £3 million for a ‘crucial’ neonatal intensive care unit at Noble’s Hospital.
The Department of Health says the new facility will help provide safe, high-quality and effective care for newborn babies who require specialist help.The current neonatal unit was designed in the mid-1990s and needs updating – if approved, work could start this month.
Consultant pediatrician and neonatologist Dr Prakash says we don’t conform to the latest standards:
Island's Chinese Association applies to be dissolved
An organisation set up to promote Sino-Manx relations has applied to be dissolved.
More flats for Bayqueen Hotel development?
A company has applied to add extra flats to a development in the south of the Island after nobody came forward to lease commercial space.
£5,000 Tesco windfall for primary school
Port St Mary school will be getting a £5,000 boost after being chosen by a Tesco customer.
Medical helicopter evacuations on the rise
The Department of Infrastructure says the number of medical airlifts from Noble's Hospital has been steadily rising over the past three years.
Emissions research inconclusive on 20mph limits
Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says research into 20mph limits isn't conclusive on whether it'll affect greenhouse gas emissions.
Cinema closes for projector update
A cinema in Douglas will close next week for upgrades.
Festival of Motoring takes to the Sloc
There’ll be a run of convertible cars along the Sloc today as part of the Festival of Motoring.
Public invited to speak to dementia nurses at event
Members of the public will have the chance to speak to specialist nurses at an event marking Dementia Awareness Week.
