Noble’s Hospital operating ‘under extreme pressure’

Manx Care are asking the public to only use the hospital A & E if they need to due to operating ‘under extreme pressure.’

Noble’s Hospital is currently operating at OPEL 4 status, with a clearly defined plan activated to manage this and ensure patient safety is maintained at all times.

This  includes asking members of the public to ‘choose well’ when it comes to them seeking heath and care support, and choosing to attend the healthcare setting which is most appropriate for their clinical needs. 

In a statement, Manx Care said: “Anyone who requires urgent or emergency treatment at the Emergency Department across the weekend will receive this, and should continue to seek treatment there as needed. They will be treated in order of clinical priority.”

The Minor Injuries and Illnesses Unit (MIU) at Ramsey Cottage Hospital is able to offer an X-Ray service between 09:00 and 17:00 today and tomorrow (Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December), and members of the public should attend the MIU if they require an X-Ray or suspect they have an injury which will require an X-Ray.
 

The MIU is able to treat a complex range of conditions including dislocations or breaks, sprains, minor head injuries where there has been no loss of consciousness, minor illnesses such as urine or water infections, ear, eye and throat infections, abdominal pain, abscesses and boils, muscular pain, headaches, rashes, cuts, burns, scalds and emergency contraception. The facility is open from 08:00 to 20:00 every day. 

Other options available to members of the public across the weekend are: 

• The Manx Emergency Doctor Service (MEDS) - a GP service which operates out of hours when the Island’s GP surgeries are closed (01624 650355) 
• Community Pharmacies, the rota for which can be found here: https://www.gov.im/categories/health-and-wellbeing/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-rota/#accordion
• The Community Dental Service for patients who have a dental emergency but don’t have their own dentist (01624 642785) 
• Self-care (self treatment at home)