The DHSC is commissioning an independent rapid review of overall bed capacity within Noble’s Hospital.
Manx Care recently confirmed the current number of available hospital beds is 233.
This represents a reduction of 46 beds (16.5%) since the organisation was formed in 2021, which it said was due to some models of care delivery changing.
Minister Claire Christian said: “The review builds on recent engagement with the Medical Staffing Committee and Manx Care’s initial actions to manage and mitigate pressures on hospital bed capacity and ensure services remain safe, high quality and responsive.
“Last month, my department and I committed to a review of bed capacity and I am determined that this work is progressed at pace and with clear focus.
“This independent review is an important step in taking ownership of the challenges we face and to provide the assurance on whether current mitigations are sufficient, as well as identifying any further actions that are required.”
An interim 12-space Emergency Department Clinical Decisions Unit is scheduled to open by the end of May and a modular unit to provide Minor Injuries Unit and Radiology services in Ramsey will open from mid-May.