Nurses who have left employment from Manx Care

Summary

A request was made for data on non-Manx nurses who left Manx Care employment since August 2019, but the Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide it because they do not hold the information.

Key Facts

• The request was received on 2025-08-26 and responded to on 2025-09-05.
• The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested data as it is likely held by Manx Care.
• The Department was redesigned on 1 April 2021 following Sir Jonathan Michael's Independent Review.
• The separation between policy setting and service delivery means Manx Care holds operational employment data.
• The requester was advised to re-submit the request directly to Manx Care.

Data Disclosed

• 2025-08-26
• 2025-09-05
• August 2019
• 1 April 2021
• 4896461

Exemptions Cited

• Section 11(3)a of the Act (Information not held)

Original Request

I would like to request data on non Manx (nationality) nurses who have left full time employment from Manx Care, Nobles Hospital since August 2019 to-date. Data to show date and nationality for each

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Chief Officer: Tim O’Neill Freedom of Information Team First Floor Belgravia House Circular Road Douglas IM1 1AE

Our ref: 4896461 05 September 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 26 August 2025, which states:

"I would like to request data on non Manx (nationality) nurses who have left full time employment from Manx Care, Nobles Hospital since August 2019 to-date.

Data to show date and nationality for each"

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Department of Health and Social Care (the Department) is unable to provide the information that you have requested. This is in line with Section 11(3)a of the Act, as a practical refusal reason applies; namely we do not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested as it may be held by Manx Care.

You may wish to re-submit your request to Manx Care which is an option available on the Freedom of Information request portal, who may be able to help you.

To provide advice and assistance, the Department of Health and Social Care redesigned on 1 April 2021 as a direct result of Sir Jonathan Michael’s Independent Review of the Isle of Man Health and Care System. This Review continues to be a catalyst for change and improved service provision. The redesigned Department ensures the separation between the setting of policy and strategy and the delivery of services by Manx Care.

Please quote the reference number 4896461 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.