Island GP considers charges shake-up
A doctor's expressed his concern that the elderly and the pregnant are being targeted amid planned changes to prescription charges.
It's been announced the health department wants to see fees for medicines rise by a third.
The cost of dental treatment and eyesight tests will also increase if the proposals get the green light.
Dr John Snelling says Islanders are still getting a good deal, though:
Motorcyclist flown to UK for treatment after Ballamodha crash
Police appeal for witnesses to Wednesday afternoon's collision
Surge in first time buyer mortgage applications
Advisors dealing with 60-70 applications a week
Air ambulance involved in Ballaugh collision response
Patient 'did not need treatment from major trauma centre'
Braddan Commissioners petitioning DOI for £475,000 for housing maintenance
It says the loan would be repaid over 30 years
Mayor of Douglas charity appeal raises £3000 for local charities
RNLI, Live at Home and the IOM Parrot Sanctuary all received £1000
Flat fire caused by discarded cigarette
Fire crews called out to Head Road this morning
