IOM Help for Households
01/02/2024
Patients will no longer receive prescriptions, for minor conditions, if the medication is readily available over-the-counter (OTC) in pharmacies or supermarkets.
Instead, from 29 January 2024, they will be advised…
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19/01/2024
The Council of Ministers has put in place legislation to protect vulnerable people from gas disconnection over the winter period.
The Gas Regulation (Prevention of Disconnections) Order 2024 provides that…
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16/01/2024
An administrative issue has been identified which resulted in the uplift to this allowance not being applied between 1 April 1992 and 1 September 1994.
The Department has agreed…
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15/01/2024
The Minimum Wage Committee (‘the Committee’), an independent committee constituted of employer and worker representatives, commenced their review into the rates of minimum wage in the Isle of Man in…
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15/01/2024
People who pay Class 2 National Insurance contributions are reminded that they should continue to pay this way for the forthcoming tax year, 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025.…
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08/01/2024
Public sector rents on the Isle of Man will rise by 7.5%, with effect from Monday 1 April 2024.
The decision to increase the rental levy has been reached by…
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21/12/2023
Bereavement payments may soon be extended to people who were not married or in a civil partnership but who lived together and had dependent children.
If approved by Members at…
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20/12/2023
The Gas Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2023 passed through both the House of Keys and the Legislative Council in a single day, on 19 December.
The Bill makes a key change…
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13/12/2023
Hundreds of families have experienced live performances at the Gaiety Theatre this year as part of a ticketing initiative to boost community engagement with the arts.
More than 1,000 tickets…
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01/12/2023
Gas customers facing disconnection or financial challenges are being advised to contact the Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading’s free and confidential debt counselling service.
If disconnected or at…
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24/11/2023
We are asking members of the community to return any equipment they are no longer using, so that it can be assessed and reused if possible.
There are over 20,000…
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22/11/2023
Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson MHK today reiterated his pledge, made earlier this month, to mirror the UK Government’s approach to the pensions triple lock.
The announcement follows the delivery…
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21/11/2023
Isle of Man Energy has agreed to a short pause in gas disconnections for domestic customers who are in debt and struggling to pay their bills.
It follows constructive talks…
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17/11/2023
As we approach the festive season, it's natural to have the best intentions. However, it’s easy to get carried away, and find yourself dealing with a debt ‘hangover’ that can…
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10/11/2023
With days shortening and temperatures dropping, the recently launched 'Get Winter Ready' campaign strongly encourages Island residents to prepare for the upcoming winter months.
The campaign aims to prevent avoidable…
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02/11/2023
The Isle of Man Government’s policy of mirroring the UK Government’s approach to the pensions triple lock will continue to be supported in next year’s Budget.
Treasury Minister Dr Alex…
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19/10/2023
As winter approaches, steps are being taken to signpost individuals, families, and businesses to support available to deal with the costs of living during the colder months.
Minister for the…
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06/10/2023
The Care Awards are back for their second year and Manx Care is inviting members of the public to nominate their Health and Care Professional of the Year.
Aston International’s…
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04/10/2023
Could you be the difference between a life lost and a life saved? Come and see the Restart a Heart Team on 14 October 2023, and learn the skills that…
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03/10/2023
Workshops for local charities and trusts will run throughout November, to gather feedback on the impact of changes in charity legislation since 2020.
Hosted by the Attorney General’s Chambers to…
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27/09/2023
Applications are now open for the International Development Small Grants, aimed at supporting Isle of Man registered charities in their efforts to make a positive impact through international development.
The…
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25/09/2023
There is now just over one week to go until the 6 October 2023 deadline for the submission of personal income tax returns.
Submitting online is the preferred method for…
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19/09/2023
The second Isle of Man Government Conference will be held this week, providing the opportunity to engage, share ideas and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing our Island.
The free…
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08/09/2023
The Autumn COVID-19 booster campaign announced by the UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisations (JCVI) will begin on the Island in the week commencing 11 September 2023. The programme…
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23/08/2023
The Brunswick Gardens Fun Day, an annual event organised by Activ4Health (a Government referral scheme at the National Sports Centre), successfully showcased the positive connection between physical activity and mental…
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27/07/2023
The cost of an Isle of Man Variant British Passport will increase from 20 October 2023.
The changes will apply to all new applications, renewals and replacement passports.
Passport holders…
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24/07/2023
More than 2,000 homes have now installed free energy-saving upgrades as part of the Isle of Man Government’s Energy Efficiency Scheme (EES).
The EES launched in January to help people…
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18/07/2023
All Island Police Officers will receive a one-off payment of £3000 to respond to recruitment and retention issues while long-term pay solutions are explored.
The retention payment will be awarded…
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17/07/2023
State pensions and all benefits types can now be paid directly into people’s bank accounts weekly.
Until now the facility has only been available for payments made on a monthly…
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30/06/2023
The Vaping Products Bill 2023, aimed at introducing stricter regulations on the sale and promotion of vaping products, has successfully completed its passage through the House of Keys.
The bill…
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30/06/2023
Following a report by the Tynwald Select Committee on Population Rebalancing, Government has indicated backing for a further range of financial packages aimed at making it easier to raise a…
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15/06/2023
The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK will today (Thursday 15 June 2023) fly to Jersey to attend the 39th summit of the British-Irish Council (BIC) in Jersey which will formally…
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27/04/2023
An update on phase two of Manx Care’s ‘Restoration and Recovery’ (R&R) programme to reduce waiting times for some hospital procedures, will be laid before May Tynwald by the Department…
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29/03/2023
Randomly selected households will be invited to take part in the Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2023-24.
Each month, between April 2023 and March 2024, different households will be invited…
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21/03/2023
The Covid-19 Spring booster campaign recently advised by the UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) will commence on Island on Monday 17 April 2023 and close on 30…
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07/03/2023
A Wellbeing Partnership drop-in service will be starting in the North next month.
The Northern Wellbeing Partnership is establishing a weekly drop-in service for those with queries around wellbeing or…
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06/02/2023
Pensioners who do not receive a state pension or other qualifying benefits from the Isle of Man Government and veterans in receipt of a War Pensions Mobility Supplement are reminded…
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04/01/2023
More than 19,000 people are set to benefit next month from targeted support totalling £5.6m aimed at protecting the vulnerable from the rising cost of living.
A second round…
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14/12/2022
An £8 million scheme to help eligible households reduce their energy usage and lower their heating bills has been approved by Tynwald.
For those meeting the eligibility criteria, the…
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12/12/2022
With cold weather currently affecting the Island, the public are being encouraged to keep well and warm.
Cold temperatures can affect the body’s ability to fight off illnesses, with older…
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01/12/2022
Applications for Manx Home Energy Audits, offered as part of the Green Living Grant Scheme, have reopened following changes to the Scheme approved by Tynwald at the November sitting. The…
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10/10/2022
Children will be allowed to swim for free after school at National Sports Centre this winter to help families with the cost of living.
The five-month scheme will get underway…
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06/10/2022
People at higher risk of fuel and food price rises this winter will receive the first of two further financial assistance payments from the Isle of Man Government totalling £5.7m…
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23/09/2022
Tynwald yesterday voted unanimously to approve the cost of living support package presented by Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson MHK.
The package will ensure that all residents benefit from some…
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22/09/2022
Government has launched a ‘£100,000 Community Warm Spaces Fund’ as part of the package of support measures aimed to help the Island’s community with the rising costs of living.
The…
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