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Highlighting some of the most interesting, intriguing and engaging recent Isle of Man stories from Manx Radio News.
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How can women's health services be improved on the Island?
Improving women's health services on the Island has to be a joint effort, according to Manx Care.
It's hosted an event with industry specialists from the UK and the Isle of Man to share experiences and practices.
The healthcare provider's hoping to create a strategy to make support more accessible.
Amy Griffiths went along to the event: -
Tynwald in Brief
If you missed any of this month's two-day sitting of Tynwald, do not worry. Political Correspondent Phil Gawne was there and has all the details you need to know.
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Rate of inflation falls to 3.2%
There's been a further fall in the rate of inflation on the Isle of Man to 3.2 per cent in March, a decrease of 0.3 per cent compared to February.
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says 'prices are now rising at their slowest annual rate since August 2021 and the unbroken trend of a falling inflation rate since the turn of the year is an encouraging sign.'
He says: 'This time last year annual inflation stood at 9.2 per cent which put considerable strain on household budgets. Lower inflation maintains the purchasing power of people’s money. It also brings stability and a better level of predictability, boosting confidence, which encourages spending and investment, fuelling economic growth.'
Minister Allinson says he expects 'further falls in inflation throughout 2024.' -
Children's advocate calls for legislation to protect young people in care
Fatima Whitbread has been visiting the Island this week advocating for lasting improvements to the lives of young people.
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Manx Care CEO discusses data breach where 'huge volumes' of patient records were found at a former employee's home
Manx Care insists a data breach where 'huge volumes' of patient records were found at a former employee's home was an isolated incident.
The healthcare provider's written to 160 people after the documents were discovered in September last year.
It's apologised 'unreservedly' for the breach, and says the current safeguards have been further strengthened to prevent an incident like this happening again.
Chief Executive Teresa Cope spoke to Amy Griffiths: -
Warning after two 'near-fatal' Heroin overdoses
There's a warning after two near-fatal Heroin overdoses on the Island last night (Monday, 15 April).
Anyone who recently took the drug is told to seek medical advice, whilst those with it in their possession are urged to dispose of it immediately.
Manx addiction charity Motiv8 is offering free Naloxone kits - which can help reverse the effects of an overdose.
In this episode of Newscast, Lewis Foster speaks to the charity's CEO Thea Ozenturk and Trainee Support Worker Jason McKee.