Health and care services which have been suspended or reduced during the recent lockdown period are to be restored.

Elective surgery, face to face consultations, outpatient clinics, mental health appointments, health visiting, school nursing, midwifery and therapies provided in the community are among areas preparing to return to their pre-lockdown levels.

Services across health and social care will be restored at the earliest opportunity when it is safe and practical to do so, with some making a full return on Monday and others being phased in gradually over the next week.

Restrictions on visiting Manx Care residential homes for older people will be partially eased next week, and fully lifted from Monday, April 26.

In-patients at Noble’s Hospital and Manannan Court can have visitors from next week, although restrictions may remain in place in certain areas, as previous arrangements are changed to allow a phased return to normal visiting.

The hospitals’ visiting policy will be updated on the website from this week.

GP surgeries, opticians and dental practices which have been restricting in-person visits will revert to an open door policy, and GPs will resume minor surgery. Telephone consultations will continue to be a feature in general practice alongside face to face appointments, whichever is appropriate, and practice staff will continue to conduct a telephone triage.

The blood clinic will remain in the Noble’s reception area for the time being, as the number of visits to the hospital by members of the public increases.

It will no longer be compulsory to socially distance or wear a mask in Noble’s. The cafe will reopen at a later date.

Plans for each service at: www.gov.im/manxcare