Health And Social Care: Statutory Care
Statutory care is something that is delivered by local authorities, Such as the NHS. In the Isle of Man we have something called the Department of Health and Social.”The Department of Health and Social Care is responsible for running the Island’s National Health Service through providing a Mental Health Service; acute care at Noble’s Hospital and off-Island referrals to specialist centres of excellence in the North West of England; and care in the community setting such as GP services, community nursing and health centres.The Department is also responsible for providing social care services such as social work, residential homes and supporting those with learning disabilities. ”.