Two information days are being held at St Paul’s Hall in Ramsey to highlight the services and support available in the north of the Island for older people, their families and carers.

Organised by the Northern Networking Group and staff at Ramsey Group Practice, the first information day takes place on Friday 14 October with the second being held the following Friday 21 October. Both run from 8am to 6pm.

The information days bring together a range of agencies including the Department of Health and Social Care, charities and voluntary organisations, local government and private business. The aim is to help older people to maintain their health and wellbeing and connect them with the support available to help them live as independently as possible. The work aligns with a key objective of the Island’s five year health and social care strategy.

Maria Clinton, Senior Practitioner in the Older Persons Community Social Work Team, said: “This is the fourth year we’ve run the information days. In the past they have been well attended and feedback shows they are welcome and appreciated. I would encourage anyone with an interest to pop in for a chat to see what extra support might be available.”

Flu vaccinations will be available at the event. Those aged 65 and over are encouraged to get the flu jab each year, which is free. There’s no need to make an appointment, jabs are available on both days on a drop-in basis.

Maria added: “The Northern Networking Group is always aiming to strengthen communication and joint working between health and social care agencies. Building good working relationships helps us to provide services in a joined-up way for older people in the north of the Island, empowering them to live safely and independently.”

Agencies taking part in the information day include:

• Able Homecare
• Age Concern Isle of Man
• Brookfield Nursing and Residential Home
• Community First Responders
• District Nursing Service
• Hospice Isle of Man
• Just Care Products
• Macular Society
• Mobile Family Library (14 October only)
• Northern Live at Home Scheme/Men in Sheds
• Older Persons Mental Health Service (14 October only)
• Organ Donation Isle of Man
• Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital
• Ramsey Town Commissioners
• Stroke Association.

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