Public Health is asking Isle of Man residents to complete a survey about their experiences and views of vaccinations and screening services in the Isle of Man.
Anyone can take part in the online survey which started on Monday (March 2) and will last for four weeks until March 30.
Results will help Public Health to understand:
- Public perceptions of vaccination and screening services;
- Where residents prefer to access these services;
- Any barriers that residents may have in accessing vaccinations and screening;
- What improvements it could make to these services .
The results will be analysed and, with service data and reviews of the best current evidence, will inform a new strategy for vaccinations and screening for the Isle of Man.
Improvements
Dr. Matt Tyrer, Director of Public Health, said: “Screening and vaccinations are a core aspect of preventative healthcare, saving millions of lives a year. This survey will allow us to understand how we can improve people’s access to, and experience of, using these vital services.
“Our new Public Health Strategy for 2025-2030 sets out our desire to work with local residents to improve the way we do things and this survey gives residents the opportunity to have their say.
“We are particularly interested in discovering whether there are any barriers to service access. This will help us to develop plans to increase the accessibility of routine vaccination and screening programmes which can protect our communities from a wide range of infectious diseases.
“They also ensure that certain health conditions can be picked up before symptoms develop to ensure people have the best possible chance of being treated effectively.”
The survey and find out more information online by clicking here.
