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BBC News
11-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Isle of Man cervical screening interval increases to five years
The interval between cervical screening tests on the Isle of Man is to be extended from three years to increased timespan will apply to women aged between 24 and 49 who test negative for human papillomavirus (HPV).The change follows research that showed those without the virus, which causes 99.7% of cervical cancer, were at lower risk so could wait longer between Public Health directorate said that was due to "significant advances" in screening technology allowing the virus to be detected "well before" it developed. Director of public health Matt Tyrer said the those without the HPV had a "very low risk" of developing cervical cancer within five years. 'More accurate' Dr Tyrer said: "It takes around 10 to 15 years for cervical cancer to develop after an HPV infection, which means that this regular screening will pick up cell changes before they develop into cervical cancer."The change follows a recommendation by the UK National Screening Committee from 2019 and the decision to adopt the longer timescale by NHS Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association said the change was a "a logical step forward for women" on the executive Sandy Denning said the shift was "based on the understanding that screening is not a test for the presence of cancer but is a more accurate way of identifying individuals at high risk of developing cervical cancer".However, she said it remained important for those sent letters offering screening to make an can book a place at two sessions explaining the changes at Keyll Darree on the Noble's Hospital site on 17 June, between 13:00 and 14:00 and 18:00 and 19:00 BST.A third session will be held online on 19 June between 18:00 and 19:00. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Public Health campaign encourages good sexual health during TT
People have been urged to take appropriate precautions to prevent a rise in sexually transmitted showed an 80% rise in recorded infections in the weeks following the 2024 Isle of Man TT, with attendances island's sexual health centre rising 217%.Director of public health Matt Tyrer said sexual health was an "important topic and not one that should be shied away from".A campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the precautions that should be taken and encourage people to look out for their friends on a night out. The public health directorate said it aimed to encourage healthy practices and highlight the consequences of unplanned pregnancies and contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI).Dr Tyrer said: "It's time we talked more openly about the local support that's available and the simple ways that people can look after their sexual health."During TT week information and advice will be on offer at Bushy's TT Village in Douglas and free condoms will be available at some TT "social hotspots".The Manx Integrated Sexual Health clinic in Douglas is open from 09:00 to 17:00 BST on Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
15-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Renewed warning after grass fire during Isle of Man warm spell
People have been urged to act responsibly in the countryside during the prolonged dry spell after grass fire that took 15 firefighters to get under the two-hour incident in Greeba on Wednesday the crew used high pressure hose reels and jets to stop the fire from spreading and dampen hot spots. The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Rushen had also had to deal with a railway embankment fire on the same day.A spokesman for the fire service said wildfires could spread "very fast" so residents who saw dry grass smouldering should "call 999 and report it immediately". Following the incidents, the service and the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture renewed the call for people to follow previously issued encouraged residents to "continue to enjoy the island's wider countryside, but act responsibly".The advice included avoiding the use of disposable barbecues, camp stoves and campfires, which could "spread out of control easily".It also urged people to make sure cigarettes, e-cigarettes and litter were disposed of properly. Station Officer Matt Tyrer said another "key risk" associated with the current conditions was the remote nature of some locations in the hills, forests and glens potentially delaying a fire said that could "increase the danger to the environment, wildlife, and nearby communities"."Careless behaviour, even unintentional, such as discarded cigarettes or vehicle exhausts near dry vegetation can trigger major incidents," he added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
