Manx Health Matters

One in eight people who responded to a recent survey on health and wellbeing on the Island said they were drinking above the recommended weekly limit of 14 units of alcohol.Dr. Matt Tyrer from Public Health talks with Mental Health Nurse, Ben O’Hare and Service Manager, Jade Morley from the Manx Care Drug and Alcohol Team, Thea Ozenturk and Paula Gelling from Motiv8 Addiction Services.

Minister David Ashford MHK, Consultant in Public Health Ross Keat, Oral Health Programme Coordinator Rosemarie Cuskeran, Headteacher at Ballasalla School Jamie Cox and Ballasalla school parent Laura talk to H about the Smile of Mann programme and maintaining good oral health through life.

Public Health Manager Lisa Saunders, student public health officer Macey Clarke, Principal Psychologist at Manx Care Community Wellbeing Service Ruari Donald, Shirley Cain and Dan Dooley from Ed Space join H for a round table discussion on mental wellbeing through life.

A round the table discussion on the importance of diet and exercise through life with Consultant in Public Health Ross Keat, Consultant in Care of the Elderly Medicine Andy Davies and Health and Welbeing Co-ordinator at Manx Sport and Recreation, Leslie Cunningham.

Want to give up smoking? Whether in Stoptober or through the months ahead, you CAN do it and there is great help available - don't think you have to do it on your own!

The law regarding organ donation on the Island changes to an opt out system at the start of next year. In this podcast several key players chat to Manx Radio's Howard Caine about giving an organ, receiving one and the effect on individuals and families.