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• Students 'Step' out of comfort zone as summer projects win awards! 10 September 2012
  The Department of Health is delighted to announce that Kate Holland, a Step student working at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital, has been awarded 'Best Presentation' at the annual Step Scheme Awards competition coordinated by the Department of Economic Development. [More]
• Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital takes silver! 21 August 2012
  As the world continues with Olympic fever with the closing ceremony of London 2012 and the Paralympics only days away, athletes aren’t the only ones looking to bronze, silver and gold. [More]
• Generous donation enables the redevelopment of Andreas Ward 21 May 2012
  The Department of Health is extremely pleased to announce an exceptionally generous donation from the Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital League of Friends which will enable the refurbishment of the old Andreas Ward at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital to create a combined Wound Management and Podiatry facility. [More]
• Temporary Minor Disruption to Main Entrance Car Park at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital 18 May 2012
  Due to the commencement of building works within the old General Ward area of Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital, it will be necessary to cordon off a section of the main entrance car park, which will include the disabled parking bay. [More]
• Island’s nurses to celebrate International Nurses’ Day 8 May 2012
  The Island’s nurses are to mark Nurses’ Day to celebrate the work of the nursing profession throughout history and in modern times. [More]
• Temporary closure of x-ray facilities at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital 20 March 2012
  Due to the installation of new equipment within the x-ray facility at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital the x-ray service will be closed from Wednesday 21st March 2012 until Monday 9th April 2012 inclusive. [More]
• Department of Health supports Dignity Action Day - 1st February 2012 1 February 2012
  As part of the ongoing commitment towards ensuring that all patients and service users are treated with dignity and respect, the Department of Health’s Community Nursing team, including nursing staff at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital, will be taking part in the Dignity Action Day on Wednesday 1st February 2012. [More]
• The importance of nutrition and hydration highlighted with 'A taste of patient safety' 20 January 2012
  On 23 January 2012 the UK’s National Patient and Safety Agency and Patient Safety First are launching a week focused on nutrition and hydration: [More]
• Chief Minister presents Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital with Investors in People re-accreditation 21 December 2011
  The Chief Minister and Member for Ramsey Hon Allan Bell MHK, has presented the staff of Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital with their official certificate and plaque to mark their re-accreditation as meeting the Investors in People (IIP) standard. [More]
• Chief Minister presents Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital with Investors in People re-accreditation 21 December 2011
  The Chief Minister and Member for Ramsey Hon Allan Bell MHK, has presented the staff of Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital with their official certificate and plaque to mark their re-accreditation as meeting the Investors in People (IIP) standard. [More]
• Historic day for Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital as new £1.1m ward and learning suite are officially opened 1 December 2011
  It’s been an historic day for Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital, with the official opening of its new £1. [More]
• Historic day for Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital as new £1.1m ward and learning suite are officially opened 30 November 2011
  It’s been an historic day for Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital, with the official opening of its new £1. [More]
• Temporary relocation of Podiatry clinics from Cummal Mooar to Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital 18 July 2011
  The Department of Health’s Podiatry clinics usually held at Cummal Mooar Residential Care Home in Ramsey are being temporarily relocated to Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital for the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday clinics, week commencing 18th July 2011. [More]
• Drop-In Hearing Aid clinics to resume at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital and Thie Rosien, Port Erin 16 March 2011
  Further to the news release on 8 February 2011, the Department of Health is pleased to announce that the Drop-In Hearing Aid Clinics will re-open for normal service at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital on Monday, 21 March 2011 and at Thie Rosien in Port Erin on Tuesday, 22 March 2011. [More]
• Vital new Renal Dialysis Satellite Unit for Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital 25 February 2011
  The Department of Health has agreed, in principal, to the development of a Community Renal Dialysis Satellite Unit within Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital (RDCH), in line with recommendations within the recently released document ‘A Strategic Framework for Kidney Care in the Isle of Man, 2010 - 2020’. [More]
• Drop-In Hearing Aid Clinics cancelled at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital and Thie Rosien, Port Erin 8 February 2011
  The Drop-in Hearing Aid Clinic Service, due to be held at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital (Mondays) and Thie Rosien, Port Erin (Tuesdays) have had to be cancelled until further notice. [More]
• Department of Health’s award winning Live Well Stay Well Project continues in 2011 26 January 2011
  Following a hugely successful launch last year, the Live Well Stay Well Project at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital will continue with more courses throughout 2011. [More]
• Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital remains open, despite power cut in the north of the Island 25 January 2011
  There has been a power cut in the north of the Island this morning. [More]
• Planned Changes Announced to the Assessment and Therapy Centre Service at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital 17 January 2011
  Services currently provided within the Assessment and Therapy Centre (ATC) at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital (RDCH) will transfer to the Outpatient Department at RDCH, or to the appropriate community service, as from the 1st February 2011. [More]
• £1.1m donation represents major investment in the future of Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital 23 December 2010
  The Department of Health is delighted to announce receipt of the extremely generous bequest of £1. [More]
• Update on recent outbreak of suspected Norovirus at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital 5 March 2010
  Following the recent community outbreak of a diarrhoea and vomiting virus which affected staff and patients at Ramsey & District Cottage Hospital, the Department of Health and Social Security is pleased to announce that all beds closed due to the virus are now open. [More]
• Norovirus Outbreak 15 February 2010
  The Public Health Directorate has been notified of an outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting; clinically the description seems to suggest that the most likely cause is Norovirus (Winter Vomiting Virus). [More]
• DHSS will provide improved environment for EMI Unit 12 February 2010
  Social Services are looking at how it might provide a better environment for the care and support of older people with mental health problems. [More]
• Update Regarding Services Available Today For Noble’s Hospital, Braddan, Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital and Ambulance Services 6 January 2010
  Noble’s Hospital: [More]
• Update Regarding Services Tomorrow 7th January 2010 For Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital 6 January 2010
  The Cardio Respiratory Clinic for tomorrow (Thursday 7th January) has been cancelled. [More]
• Urgent Update Regarding Services Available Today For Noble’s Hospital, Braddan, Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital and Ambulance Services 6 January 2010
  Please be advised that Dr Ashdowns Clinic at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital which was to take place today 6th January 2010 IS NOW CANCELLED in the interest of patient safety. [More]
• Adverse Weather Impact on Hospital Services 5 January 2010
  The Department of Health and Social Security would like to inform the public of the following information concerning to Noble’s Hospital, Braddan and Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital. [More]
• Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital Trustees know how to make an entrance 7 August 2009
  Work has now been completed on the refurbishment of the main entrance doors of the Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital with funding provided by the hospital’s Welfare Trustees. [More]
• Swine Flu Update – 23 July 2009 24 July 2009
  The DHSS would like to re-emphasise that patients who suspect they have Swine Flu (A/H1N1) SHOULD NOT attend A&E at Noble’s, MIU at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital, MEDS, GP Surgeries or local pharmacies. [More]
• X-ray Department at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital re-opens 31 March 2009
  The X-ray department at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital will re-open on Wednesday 1st April at 9am, following the installation of a new up to date general X-ray set. [More]
• No X-Ray facilities at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital 17 March 2009
  The Department recently announced that there would be limited x-ray facilities at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital, due to a technical fault requiring the replacement of equipment. [More]
• DHSS staff congratulated for Awards for Excellence achievements 24 November 2008
  The Department of Health and Social Security this week congratulated the Primary Care Team, Paul McCann, Neonatal Unit Lead Nurse at Noble’s Hospital, and managers and staff involved with the Ophthalmology Waiting List Initiative at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital and Noble’s Hospital, who all received recognition for their work within the Department at the recent Isle of Man Awards for Excellence Ceremony. [More]
• 100th Ophthalmic Procedure at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital 3 March 2008
  The Department of Health and Social Security is delighted to announce that the Ophthalmology Waiting List Initiative has recently treated its 100th patient at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital. [More]
• New Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital Manager 12 February 2008
  The Department of Health and Social Security is delighted to announce the appointment of Janet Grib as the new Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital Manager. [More]
• New Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital Manager 12 February 2008
  The Department of Health and Social Security is delighted to announce the appointment of Janet Grib as the new Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital Manager. [More]
• Retirement of Brian Pressley – Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital Manager 25 January 2008
  The Department of Health and Social Security has announced the retirement of Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital Manager Brian Pressley. [More]
• Changes of opening hours of the Minor Injuries Unit at Ramsey & District Cottage Hospital 25 January 2008
  The Department of Health and Social Security has announced that, following professional and clinical advice, the Minor Injuries Unit at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital will, with effect from 25th February 2008, close at 8. [More]
• DHSS Minister visits Ophthalmology Clinic 20 December 2007
  Hon W E Teare MHK, Minister for Health and Social Security yesterday (Wednesday, 19th December) visited staff and patients at the Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic to see the progression of the Ophthalmology Waiting List Initiative first hand. [More]
• Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital becomes 10 December 2007
  The Department of Health and Social Security has announced that from Saturday 1st December 2007, Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital became a smoke free premises by adopting the “Smoke Free Premises Policy”. [More]
• Community Care Support Service (CCSS) gets underway 12 November 2007
  A new Patient Administration System (PAS) will “Go Live” at Noble’s Hospital, Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital and Mental Health Services on Monday 12th November 2007. [More]
• RDCH MIU Department restored to full hours 8 November 2007
  The Department of Health and Social Security is pleased to announce that Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital’s Minor Injuries Unit will return to the full operational hours of 8. [More]
• DHSS Ophthalmology Waiting List Initiative underway 5 November 2007
  The Department of Health and Social Security is pleased to announce that extra Ophthalmology Clinic Sessions will commence in November 2007, delivered from Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital. [More]
• DHSS Announces Temporary Reduction in Opening Hours for Ramsey Minor Injuries Unit 16 October 2007
  The Department of Health and Social Security announces that with great reluctance it will be forced to introduce a temporary reduction in the opening hours for the Minor Injuries Unit at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital. [More]
• Women waiting to see a Gynaecologist in future will have shorter waiting times 28 September 2007
  The Department of Health and Social Security today announced that waiting times for Outpatients appointments in Gynaecology are set for further reduction. [More]
• Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital development continues 26 September 2007
  Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital is continuing its development programme with plans to improve the main entrance to the front of the hospital. [More]
• DHSS moves to reassure the public that Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital will not be closed 19 October 2006
  HEALTH Minister Steve Rodan has moved swiftly to reassure the public that there are NO plans to close Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital following suggestions that this an option under consideration. [More]
• DHSS position on 24-hour service provision at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital 2 October 2006
  The Department of Health and Social Security would like to clarify the current situation regarding 24-hour service provision at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital. [More]
• Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital 21 July 2006
  At the celebration of the Centenary of the laying of the Foundation Stone of the hospital, on 28 June, the Minister for Health and Social Services, Mr Steve Rodan MHK, and the Director of Health Strategy and Performance, Mr Norman McGregor Edwards, commented on the extensive developments in services at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital in recent years and the considerable potential for even more enhancements in the near future. [More]
• Patient Greetings at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital 7 July 2006
  The Department of Health and Social Security is delighted to announce the launch of a pilot scheme that will allow friends, relatives and loved ones to contact a patient staying at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital by email. [More]
• Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital Centenary Logo Competition 22 June 2006
  The Department of Health and Social Security is delighted to announce the winners of the Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital Centenary Logo Competition. [More]
• New Patient Email Service for Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital 28 September 2005
  We are now offering a patient greeting email service for friends, family and loved ones to contact patients at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital. [More]
• Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital Out Patient Survey 25 August 2005
  The Department of Health and Social Security announces that the Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital Quality Group is to launch a comprehensive Out Patient Survey on Monday 5th September. [More]
• Hand Washing Campaign 21 December 2004
  The Infection Control Team at Noble's has begun a Keep 'Em Clean Campaign for the public. [More]
• Hospital Report 9 July 2004
  Levels of activity at Noble's Hospital have increased with in-patient admissions up 9.2% and waiting lists up 30.7%. [More]