Department of Health and Social Security (Isle of Man)
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The Department of Health and Social Security or DHSS provided healthcare
(hospital
s, doctor
s, dentistry
, ambulance
service), social services (mental health
, social work
ers, and residential care
), and social security
(state pension
s, child benefit
, sickness benefit
, and Jobseeker's Allowance
).
Prior to the separation of its component parts on 1 April 2010, the DHSS was the largest employer on the Isle of Man
, with over 3,000 members of staff. The DHSS was largely replaced by two new Departments, the Department of Health
and the Department of Social Care
, with some Social Security functions transferring to the Isle of Man Treasury
.
.
From 1 April 2010, along with most other Isle of Man Government
departments, the former DHSS was subject to major restructuring which saw the Department cease to exist, being replaced entirely by the separate Departments of Health and Social Care. Ministerial and political membership changes saw David Anderson MHK become Minister for Health, aided by Dudley Butt
MLC as political member for Health. David Killip, former DHSS CEO, remained with the Department of Health. Martyn Quayle
MHK became Minister for Social Care and Chris Corlett, previously CEO of the Department of Trade and Industry
, became CEO of the Department of Social Care.
Health care
Health care is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans. Health care is delivered by practitioners in medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, allied health, and other care providers...
(hospital
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
s, doctor
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
s, dentistry
Dentistry
Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is widely considered...
, ambulance
Ambulance
An ambulance is a vehicle for transportation of sick or injured people to, from or between places of treatment for an illness or injury, and in some instances will also provide out of hospital medical care to the patient...
service), social services (mental health
Mental health
Mental health describes either a level of cognitive or emotional well-being or an absence of a mental disorder. From perspectives of the discipline of positive psychology or holism mental health may include an individual's ability to enjoy life and procure a balance between life activities and...
, social work
Social work
Social Work is a professional and academic discipline that seeks to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of an individual, group, or community by intervening through research, policy, community organizing, direct practice, and teaching on behalf of those afflicted with poverty or any real or...
ers, and residential care
Care of residents
Residential care refers to long-term care given to adults or children in a residential setting rather than the patient's home. People with disabilities, mental health problems, or learning difficulties are often cared for at home by paid or voluntary caregivers, such family and friends, with...
), and social security
Social security
Social security is primarily a social insurance program providing social protection or protection against socially recognized conditions, including poverty, old age, disability, unemployment and others. Social security may refer to:...
(state pension
Pension
In general, a pension is an arrangement to provide people with an income when they are no longer earning a regular income from employment. Pensions should not be confused with severance pay; the former is paid in regular installments, while the latter is paid in one lump sum.The terms retirement...
s, child benefit
Child benefit
Child benefit is a social security payment disbursed to the parents or guardians of children. Child benefit is means-tested in some countries.-Australia:...
, sickness benefit
Sick leave
Sick leave is time off from work that workers can use during periods of temporary illness to stay home and address their health and safety needs without losing pay. Some workplaces offer paid sick time as a matter of workplace policy, and in few jurisdictions it is codified into law...
, and Jobseeker's Allowance
Jobseeker's Allowance
Jobseeker's Allowance is a United Kingdom benefit, colloquially known as the dole . It is a form of unemployment benefit paid by the government to people who are unemployed and seeking work. It is part of the social security benefits system and is intended to cover living expenses while the...
).
Prior to the separation of its component parts on 1 April 2010, the DHSS was the largest employer on the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
, with over 3,000 members of staff. The DHSS was largely replaced by two new Departments, the Department of Health
Department of Health (Isle of Man)
The Department of Health is one of nine departments of the Isle of Man Government. It was created on 1 April 2010, taking on the health services and public health functions of the former Department of Health and Social Security....
and the Department of Social Care
Department of Social Care (Isle of Man)
The Department of Social Care is one of nine departments of the Isle of Man Government. It was created on 1 April 2010, taking on the social services and social security functions of the former Department of Health and Social Security as well as the social housing function of the former Department...
, with some Social Security functions transferring to the Isle of Man Treasury
Isle of Man Treasury
The Treasury ; ; of the Isle of Man is the finance department of the Isle of Man Government. It prepares the annual budget for the Government, and also handles taxation, customs and excise, economic affairs, information systems, internal audit, currency and the census in the Isle of Man.The...
.
History
The original Department of Health and Social Security was formed by the merger of the Health Services Board and the Board of Social Security in 1986. Its first CEO was Ken Tomlinson who was replaced on 2 June 2003 by David Killip, who was formerly the CEO of the Department of Home AffairsDepartment of Home Affairs (Isle of Man)
The Department of Home Affairs ensures the safety, protection and security of the Isle of Man.The Department is responsible for the police, the Fire and Rescue Service, the Prison Service & Isle of Man Prison, the Probation Service, emergency planning and Civil Defence.The current Minister for...
.
From 1 April 2010, along with most other Isle of Man Government
Isle of Man Government
The Isle of Man Government is the government of the Isle of Man. The formal head of the Isle of Man Government is the Lieutenant Governor, representing HM Queen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann...
departments, the former DHSS was subject to major restructuring which saw the Department cease to exist, being replaced entirely by the separate Departments of Health and Social Care. Ministerial and political membership changes saw David Anderson MHK become Minister for Health, aided by Dudley Butt
Dudley Butt
Dudley Butt MLC is currently a Member of the Legislative Council and Tynwald in the Isle of Man. He is a former Detective Chief Inspector of the Isle of Man Constabulary.-Early life and education:...
MLC as political member for Health. David Killip, former DHSS CEO, remained with the Department of Health. Martyn Quayle
Martyn Quayle
George Martyn Quayle, MHK was a Manx politician who previously held the position of Minister of Tourism and Leisure in the Isle of Man Government and represents Middle in the House of Keys. He served as minister of the Department of Social Care....
MHK became Minister for Social Care and Chris Corlett, previously CEO of the Department of Trade and Industry
Department of Trade and Industry (Isle of Man)
The Department of Trade and Industry was a department of the Isle of Man Government from 1996 to 2010.-History:Prior to 1996 the department was known as the Department of Industry...
, became CEO of the Department of Social Care.
Ministers for Health (2010-present)
- see Department of HealthDepartment of Health (Isle of Man)The Department of Health is one of nine departments of the Isle of Man Government. It was created on 1 April 2010, taking on the health services and public health functions of the former Department of Health and Social Security....
Ministers for Health and Social Security (1986-2010)
- Eddie TeareEddie TeareWilliam Edward "Eddie" Teare, MHK is a Manx politician, who is the Minister of the Treasury and current member of the House of Keys for Ayre. He was first elected to the House at the 2004 by election. He was educated at Ramsey Grammar School....
MHK, 2006-2010 - Steve RodanSteve RodanThe Honourable Stephen Charles "Steve" Rodan, SHK, BSc, MRPharmS is a Scottish politician, who is the current Speaker of the House of Keys and former Minister of the Isle of Man Government and Member of the House of Keys for the constituency of Garff...
MHK, 2004-2006 - Clare ChristianClare ChristianClare Margaret Christian BSc MLC is a Manx politician, who is currently President of Tynwald. She's a former member of the Legislative Council and former Health Minister of the Isle of Man Government....
MLC, 1996-2004 - Bernie MayBernie MayBernard "Bernie" May MHK is a British politician and entrepreneur, who was a Member of the House of Keys in the Isle of Man and Government Minister.-Early life and career:...
MHK, 1991-1996 - Jim CainJames Cain (Manx)The Honourable James Crookall Cain FCA is a Manx politician, who was the Speaker of the House of Keys and former Minister of the Isle of Man Government and Member of the House of Keys for the constituency of Douglas West....
MHK, 1989-1991 - Tony BrownJames Anthony BrownJames Anthony "Tony" Brown is a Manx politician, former businessman and electrician, Who was the Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, from December 2006, until October 2011, When he stepped down from office following his decision to retire....
MHK, 1986-1989
Chairmen of the Health Services Board (1954-1986)
- Arnold CallinArnold CallinArnold Callin MLC was a Member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.He was born in 1924 and educated at Peel Clothworker's School. He served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War and then became a businessman and auctioneer on the Isle of Man. Between 1956 and 1976 he served on...
, 1981-1986 - Bert Creer, MHK, 1975-1981
- Cecil McFee, MHK, ?-?
- Sir Charles Kerruish SHKCharles KerruishSir Henry "Charles" Kerruish OBE LLD CP MLC was perhaps the most well known Manx politician. He was the Speaker of the House of Keys from 1962 to 1990, making him the longest serving Speaker in any Parliament in the Commonwealth, and first President of Tynwald...
, 1954-?
Chairmen of the Board of Social Security (1970-1986)
- see Department of Social CareDepartment of Social Care (Isle of Man)The Department of Social Care is one of nine departments of the Isle of Man Government. It was created on 1 April 2010, taking on the social services and social security functions of the former Department of Health and Social Security as well as the social housing function of the former Department...