Port Erin Community Connect event brings health services closer to residents

Health officials met residents at Thie Rosien, the first time the initiative has been held there, and those who went called it a success.

Port Erin · Purt ÇhiarnSat 14 Nov, 06:261 min read

By Manx Wire Newsroom

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Residents in the south of the island have called a Community Connect health and care event in Port Erin a success, according to BBC News Isle of Man.

The initiative was held at Thie Rosien for the first time. Staff and consultants from the Department of Health and Social Care, Manx Care and Public Health were on hand to speak with residents, the BBC reported.

Ross Keat, a consultant with Public Health Isle of Man, said the aim was to show people in every area that support is within reach, rather than “centred around Douglas or the hospital”.

Doreen Christian told the BBC her GP had sent her a message suggesting she attend. She met the Southern Befrienders there and left with forms to join the group. “I am excited and looking forward to going out, building friendships and improving mental health,” she said.

Glenda Tasker, from Castletown, told the BBC she had gone along to ask the health bodies for help, because she had not heard back from a consultant about a follow-up appointment.

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