Less than 50% of urgent GP referrals have been seen for first appointment within 6 weeks.
Manx Care’s standard is more 85%, however for 2024/25 this dropped to 47.2%.
This has dropped 6.2% from 2023/24 when 53.4% of urgent referrals were seen within 6 weeks.
Data was released as part of Department of Health and Social Care’s annual assessment of Manx Care’s performance for 2024/25.
Wait Time Increase
It also revealed that in 2024/25, 52.1% of patients commenced cancer treatment within 62 days of a referral for suspected cancer.
This has increased from 2023/24, where 51.5% of patients were seen within the allotted time.
However, Manx Care’s aim for this is 70%.
Objectives Met?
During the 2024/25 service year, Manx Care met 34 of the 75 objectives/requirements specified in the mandate for that period.
It made partial progress on a further 29. and four objectives/requirements were not achieved during the reporting year.
In addition, there were several areas where Manx Care was unable to progress work due to circumstances beyond their direct control, such as dependencies on external partners.
Financial Envelope
Manx Care was unable to deliver within the financial envelope and ended the 2024/25 financial year with a structural deficit of £15.6m.
The assessment revealed that the main reasons for this deficit were tertiary care costs and inflationary pressures within contract and drug spending.
The assessment for 2024/25 has been published on the Tynwald Register of Business, prior to being debated at the November sitting.
The document reviews how well Manx Care delivered on its Mandate from the DHSC, which sets out key priorities for health and social care services on the island.
Shared Commitment
Health and Social Care Minister Claire Christian MHK said: “This assessment supports our shared commitment to accountability and continuous improvement across health and care services. While there are areas that need improvement — particularly around finances and waiting times — we recognise the dedication of Manx Care’s staff and the progress made in several key areas, including mental health and primary care.
“The Department is committed to supporting Manx Care in delivering its Financial Recovery Programme and ensuring that patients and service users receive timely, high-quality care.”
The Assessment of Manx Care 2024/25 is part of the Government’s commitment to transparency and accountability in public services..
