Welcome statement 16/10/24

Welcome Statement from the Isle of Man Medical Society

The Isle of Man Medical Society warmly welcomes Chief Minister Alfred Cannan as he assumes the additional role of Minister for Health and Social Care. We extend our gratitude to Mr Cannan for stepping into this crucial position during a time of significant challenges and opportunities within our healthcare system. We have met with Chief Minister Cannan around the time of the assisted dying debate and when we released our reform plans for Manx Care. We found him to be warm, welcoming, and willing to work in partnership with doctors during our interactions. We look forward to a new era of open, honest, and transparent engagement with the Government, where different points of view are welcomed in the positive journey towards the provision of high-quality, safe, and affordable health and care to the people of the Isle of Man.

We recognise the dedication and leadership that Mr Cannan brings to this role, particularly in addressing the financial discipline and growing demands for health 

and social care services. His commitment to providing stability and working collaboratively with the Department of Health and Social Care, the Treasury, and Manx Care is commendable.

We look forward to supporting Mr Cannan in his efforts to enhance the quality and sustainability of healthcare services on the Isle of Man. Together, we aim to build a resilient and efficient healthcare system that meets the needs of our community.

Dr Vineet Varshney Mr Sean Crerand Dr Prakash Thiagarajan

Secretary, IOMMS President, IOMMS Chairman, IOMMS

secretary@iomms.org president@iomms.org chair@iomms.org

16th October 2024