The Treasury has confirmed that a NHS Levy will not be brought forward by this administration.
A consultation in March 2025 explained the rationale behind a proposal that would help fund the NHS into the future and sought the views of the public.
The exercise attracted more than 3,800 responses.
No Health Levy
Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson MHK said: “The increased financial and demand pressures on our Health and Social Care services are well documented and the Island is clearly not alone in examining how it can sustain vital frontline services into the future.
“The consultation gave us the opportunity to gauge public appetite following a commitment in the 2024 Budget and associated Tax Strategy to look at additional ring-fenced income to fund these services.
“While cost pressures clearly affect a number of departments that provide essential public services, as reported in the most recent Quarterly Management Accounts, Treasury is working with DHSC and Manx Care on a specialist Financial Recovery Programme.”
Expansion of Community Services
The Minister added: “This is designed to complement the existing Cost Improvement Programme, drive better value for money and deliver reform through the expansion of community services.
“Questions and concerns regarding any proposed new NHS funding stream were inevitable, and the consultation has been useful in clarifying thinking that will help inform options in the future.
“I would like to thank everyone who took the time to share their views with us.”
The full consultation response will be published in due course.
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