Vital Issues Report
The Isle of Man Community Foundation
A highlight of views and information from the Isle of Man
regarding issues faced by local communities. The results
will allow better needs analysis and targeted philanthropy.
Reg.number 1126
Contents
Acknowledgements: ................................................................................................................................... 3
Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................... 4
1.Work ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
2. Fairness ................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.Housing and Homelessness .................................................................................................................. 16
4. Safety .................................................................................................................................................... 19
5. Learning ................................................................................................................................................ 23
6. Arts, Culture and Heritage ................................................................................................................... 29
7. Strong Communities ............................................................................................................................. 32
8. Environment ......................................................................................................................................... 35
9. Healthy Living ....................................................................................................................................... 39
10. Local Economy .................................................................................................................................... 45
Conclusions ............................................................................................................................................... 49
Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................. 50
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Acknowledgements:
Thanks must go to the great Manx public who have given their time to talk to the IOMCF and to
complete the survey and for supporting this work. Thanks also go in particular to Neal Mellon, Cathy
Hayhow, Judy Jackson, Manx Museum library (Sue Nicol), Margaret Simpson, staff at Tynwald
library, David Gawne and Jackie Betteridge and the members of the public who helped with the
survey and the focus groups.
Most importantly, we would like to acknowledge our grateful appreciation to the Manx Lottery Trust
who have sponsored this research.
Nicky Pattinson
Dip Eur Hum. BA (Hons) PGCE, FHEA
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Executive Summary
VitalSigns® is the name given to a research project designed to check on the health of a local
community. It is important because it will support the three aspects of the Community Foundation’s
work that is:
a) To advise donors who will create endowments or grants on areas of the community which
need support; either people, the environment of the cultural life we all enjoy.
b) To encourage us all to support or initiate projects that will help the less fortunate to
participate more fully in a happier, healthier and more culturally enriched environment.
c) It will allow us to focus accurately on strategic and effective granting by informing us better
about our local community.
It is organised and co-ordinated by the UK Community Foundation. Its aim is to produce a snapshot of a local community and show both strengths and weaknesses by selecting statistical
measures or indicators and informed debate for a number of issues to tell us what is happening
in our community. Using both qualitative and quantitative research an overall picture of both
the measure and the meaning of our community’s social structure should be revealed. Perhaps
most importantly, it should allow us to measure the involvement of the community in its own
development. The themes which are used to measure the Vital signs are:

Work

Housing and homelessness

Learning

Arts, culture and heritage

Strong communities

Safety

Fairness

Healthy Living

Local economy

Environment
On the face of it, the Island is doing well with continuing economic growth and there are
many areas we should be proud of. We live in some of the most beautiful scenery, with a
temperate climate and a generous and caring community. Our survey reveals a general
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contentment with the standard of living and a population which feels safe with good
cultural opportunities. The growth of GDP over a long period would suggest a stability which
other nations would be envious of, but there seems to be an underlying worry that we
might have too many eggs in one basket.
Worries include the cost of housing and the hidden suffering of the low earners, and looking
to the future, concern arises from an aging population and the strain this will inevitably
cause on the health care system and on accommodation provision.
Each section ends by identifying an area, or areas, where a trend is developing that might
require action going forward. By being proactive rather than reactive, resources can be
better utilised and life for people on the Island improved.
Our population is our greatest asset and so by working and talking together we can achieve
that aim together.
What you can do to help
Unlike many reports, VitalSigns® relies on the assistance of the public. Through the survey
and the focus groups, we can add flesh to the bones of the statistical report through your
comments and observations. Our Facebook page also opens a route to make useful contacts
and we welcome and actively seek your input.
Methodology, Grading and Limitations.
The report was constructed following UK VitalSigns® standards using quantitative and
qualitative data, materials available from government, the press and commercial interests.
As well as acting as an analysis of good performance and where action is needed, it also acts
as a starting point for discussion.
Unfortunately, some data was incomplete or more than 6 years old, other important data
was simply not available. Here on the Island we do not yet have a freedom of information
act and so some statistics are not in the public domain. As a matter of interest, certain data
sets which are freely available in the UK, are not collated here (morbidity and mortality
stats, child poverty and homelessness stats to name a few) but there is some talk that this
situation may well be under review and so hopefully when the next VitalSigns® report is
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produced in 3 years time, the picture may be clearer. For those wishing to learn more, there
are footnotes at the bottom of the page and a bibliography at the end of the report.
A large part of this report is down to the kindness and cooperation of the Manx public. A
survey was launched in July and the comments and results from the 318 respondents have
been incorporated here. The survey was carried out using SurveyMonkey and the public
were invited via Facebook, the IOM CF website and local leafleting. The survey was limited
by time constraints. As a new foundation, the time run-up to publishing deadlines was
necessarily short and so it was especially pleasing to note the enthusiasm for the project in
all who were approached. This bodes well for the future.
What do the grades mean? In our survey, recipients were asked to grade the 10 areas of
interest from A to E
A= Everything is great. Let's keep things as they are.
B= Things are doing well, but we could improve.
C= The situation is OK, but we could do a bit better
D= Things are not going well; we should take action soon
E= Things are going badly. We must act now!
NB. Not all totals add to 100% as not all respondents answered all the questions.
In addition, respondents were also invited to include an email address if they were
interested in taking part in a focus group. The interest shown here was gratifyingly high with
27% offering contact details.
Respondents by residence
Respondents by gender
male
37%
female
63%
East
South
West
North
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
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Vital Issues
As this is our first report on the Vital Signs of the Isle of Man, we have found ourselves
treading new ground. The help and support we have had from all walks of life has been
enormous and we are very grateful to public officers, private individuals and the 3 rd Sector
for their input. We have however hit a number of difficulties, primarily in the retrieval of
statistics which in many cases are simply not collated, or if they are, not open to public
scrutiny. The picture becomes muddied when statistical evidence is missing and although
anecdotal evidence is there in abundance, it’s not too useful for precise planning or
reporting. We see the access to statistical data as being an essential element for
understanding, planning and transparency. A freedom of information act is key to this.
From our research we see two major areas of immediate concern:
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
Child and senior poverty
Homelessness.
These two themes are not unconnected. Our evidence is largely anecdotal from focus
groups and workers in the field as there are no available statistics to scrutinise. There are
however unacceptable levels of child poverty (often linked to parental accommodation
problems). Economic deprivation isolates and can lead to social deprivation and poor health
outcomes.
Action Points:
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We need access to statistical information to assess child poverty levels.
We need a clearer picture of the numbers of people aged 65+ who require work,
who are looking for work and who have been put out of work because of their age.
Having that information would enable us to accurately direct assistance in ways that
are either practical, financial, or both.
We need more information about housing. We need to know the standards of
housing offered to those on benefits, and the standard of social housing. Poor
housing is expensive and can accelerate the difficulties of those in most need. It is
most likely that children living in poor housing will be those with the poorest
outcomes educationally, emotionally and in their health.
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We have been impressed by the dedication and hard work done by the charities and they
must be considered to be one of the Island’s greatest assets. For this reason, it is important
that they work efficiently together so that their work is known to a wider audience and
reaches all those in need. Any missed opportunities for cross-over links must be bridged for
better efficiency and the IOMCF could be that conduit.
It is hoped that this report will start a dialogue between all interested parties to build on our
strong community to create a more vibrant Island.
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1.Work
Survey results
Talking point: The Island has enjoyed a prolonged period of comparatively high
employment when paced against the UK (since 1996)1. The unemployment rate in The Isle
of Man stands at 2.2%. In January 2015, there were 973 persons registered as being
unemployed, with 339 positions vacant at the Job Centre. 642 vacancies were posted during
that month. 194 (20%) have been unemployed for more than one year. 2
1
2
P.5 http://www.gov.im/media/1345872/iom-government-joint-strategic-needs-assessment-2014.pdf
www.gov.im/catagories/working-in-the-isle-of-man/unemployment
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The unemployment rate on the Island remains low at around 2.2% as compared with the UK
which stands at around 5.7%3

Of the claimants, the majority lay in the 20-29 age bracket as shown in the graph
below.
Ages of Unemployed
350
300
Under 20yrs
250
20-29
200
30-39
150
40-49
100
50-59
50
60-64
0
Feb-15
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3
The majority of the unemployed are men
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-kingdom/unemployment-rate
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The Isle of Man government collates unemployment statistics, but the most recently
published employment statistics come from the 2011 census return 4 which showed that
there were 43,134 economically active people on the Island, with 23,126 being male and
20,008 being female. Men are deemed economically active between the ages of 16 and 65,
and women until the age of 60. The overall population was 84,497 on the date of the
census.
National Income per head in the IOM and the UK 2007/8- 2011/12
NB. GVA = GDP+subsidies- taxes (direct & sales)
Year
2007/8
2008/9
2009/10
2010/11
2011/12
4
UK GVA per capita
(£)
20,524
21,103
20322
20925
21693
IOM GDP per capita
(£)
IOM GDP per capita as % of UK
GVA
34,954
38,638
39,276
41,761
44,660
170
183
193
200
206
http://www.gov.im/lib/docs/treasury/economic/census/census2011reportfinalresized.pdf
10
National Income per head in the IOM and the UK 2007/8- 2011/12

Economic performance and average earnings are higher than the UK in general .5

In 2014, the median wage for men was £564 per week and for women, £527. The
average weekly wage for men was £663 and for women, £572. Percentages are
shown below.
2014 wages
female average
46%
5
male average
54%
http://www.gov.im/media/219326/digest_2014.pdf p.94
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Vital Issues:

Women’s wages continue to be significantly lower than men’s.

The way the statistics are collated does not show how many over 60-65 years
experience unemployment or whether any are actively seeking work. With an
increasingly aging population, should we expect our citizens to be economically
active for longer, and if so, are we supporting them?

It is not easy to pull out any meaningful statistics to show how many are in unpaid
work, part-time work or are working at below their qualified status. The only
measure is how many are actually claiming unemployment benefits. It may be useful
in the future to look at how many hidden unemployed there are e.g. returning
students, those past 60 years of age etc.
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2. Fairness
Survey results
Talking Point :
Fairness is a very subjective phrase; we all think we know what it means and have individual
margins by which we would measure it but which may differ widely between judges.
However, from whatever your standpoint, all would agree that fairness implies evenhandedness, an absence of prejudice and lack of discrimination. A recent poll in the USA
showed that some 87% thought that “our society should do whatever is necessary to make
sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed”. 6 Wanting something and
achieving it are sadly not always matched. The question we are asking here is whether or
not there are sections of Manx society to whom this does not apply; are there any groups
who are being dealt a rough hand?
In 2012, the World Bank rated the Isle of Man 8th in the world in terms of national income
per person – 30 years ago it was not in the top 50. 7 However, over the next 20 years, the
Island is forecasted to see a 75% increase in the numbers of OAPs (16,999 to 26,141) with
only a 2% increase in the numbers of people of working age and a 7% increase in the
6
P.xi Stiglitz, J. The Price of Inequality Penguin Books: 2013 London
7
. http://www.whereyoucan.com/ibweb/res/pdf/pdf/vision2020-leaflet.pdf
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number of children. 8 Clearly this is going to cause financial, health and societal engagement
difficulties if all else remain the same.

The most deprived areas are in parts of Douglas, Ramsey and Castletown, and in
particular in the areas where there is the most local authority housing.

Kirk Michael is the least deprived area with only 1% of the population there being
classed as income deprived9.

Some of the most income deprived areas are next, or close, to some of the least
deprived areas of the island.

There were 99 food parcels given out between December 2013 and March 2014. 10

The IM1 & IM2 postal areas of Douglas saw the highest value of emergency grants
and loans distributions per head between 2011 and 2013.

The top 3 areas for employment deprivation are within Douglas, followed by
Ramsey.
One of the measures of Fairness is the level of child poverty. Children who are brought up in
poverty are less likely to have long lives, will be more likely to take up smoking, have higher
levels of teenage pregnancy and suffer poorer health outcomes including mental health
problems, respiratory disease, obesity and misuse alcohol.
8
9
https://www.gov.im/media/1345872/iom-government-joint-strategic-needs-assessment-2014.pdf
“Individuals, families and groups in the population can be said to be in poverty when they lack the resources to
obtain the types of diet, participate in the activities, and have the living conditions and amenities which are
customary, or at least widely encouraged or approved, in the societies to which they belong. Their resources are
so seriously below those commanded by the average individual or family that they are, in effect, excluded from
ordinary patterns, customs and activities. (Townsend, 1979) Found at: http://www.poverty.ac.uk/definitionspoverty/deprivation-and-poverty
10
Ditto
14
The Island collates facts and figures differently from the UK, but 11 :
25% of children are unhappy or worried

1 young person a week becomes estranged from their parents

An average of 34 children are reported missing from home a year

Children are present in 50% of reported domestic abuse incidents

There are roughly 304 young carers

3 in 10 children experience poor dental health

89 (5/1000) children are looked after.

34 (2/1000) children are subject to child protection plans

5 children are in off-Island placements where highly specialised services are required

412 children were referred to the Youth Justice Team. 12
Vital Issues:
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Some statistics come from very small
sample surveys so some caution must be
exercised before drawing conclusions

More work must be done to look at levels
of poverty in the elderly and children and
the accessibility to support, particularly
with the expected rise in the in-balance

“Failure to provide early help is costly for
the individual, in terms of greater
complexity of problems and poorer
outcomes, for the public purse in terms of
service intervention costs, and the wider
community in terms of higher crime rates
and poor environments in which we live.”
between the elderly and the working
“Every child will have the best possible
population.
opportunities in life: Strategy for children and
It is not possible to accurately compare
young people 2015-20120” IOM Government
the Island with the UK as the method and
detail of statistics are not equal. Indices which are not added include numbers of
emergency grants given and food bank parcels as two such examples 13.
11
The following figures are not date specific.
P.5 “Every child will have the best possible opportunities in life: Strategy for children and young people
2012-2015” IOM Government. NB some of these figures are extrapolated from small data sets.
13
P.14 http://www.gov.im/media/1345872/iom-government-joint-strategic-needs-assessment-2014.pdf
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3.Housing and Homelessness
Survey results
Talking Point : At the moment, there is no way of comparing the Manx and the UK
occupancy rates, but it is thought 14 that levels would be higher than the anticipated 1.8% if
the same rating method was used as is employed in the UK. The last housing survey was in
2005 (report in 2007) and used a very small data-set. Only private housing stock was
assessed. No governmental figures for homelessness are tallied.

28% of housing stock in 2007 was classed as “non-decent” compared with 30% of UK
housing. One of the criteria for this was to ask whether or not a property had central
heating. It should be accepted that the presence of central heating neither confirms
the ability to afford to run it nor its worthiness to heat a whole house, just as the
absence cannot confirm that a property is cold or damp.

New housing and new flats provide fewer rooms then older housing. The modern
requirement for more bathrooms tends to eat into available living space. 15

14
15
House prices on the Island are higher than in the UK.
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment June 2014
https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/archives/uploads-space-standards.pdf
16
House Prices in IOM & UK
300,000
250,000
200,000
UK
150,000
IOM
100,000
50,000
0
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Source: 2014 Digest of Economic & Social Statistics & Office of Nation’s Statistics
(UK)

If average wage at 2013 was £620 a week and average house price was £259,433
then the multiplier would then be 8.05 compared with the UK which now stands a
5.02 .
Percentage of housing stock 2013
Buying (mortgage or loan)
Owning outright
Renting (public stock)
Renting (private stock)
Renting from Employer
Other
Source: Households by Tenure 2001 : 2014 Digest of Economic and Social Statistics
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
Despite being home to many on the Sunday Times rich list, the Isle of
Man also has a darker side which has been described by a charity as a
"hidden problem".16
In the UK, there is a statutory requirement to help those facing accommodation
challenges. The Housing Act 1977, Housing Act 1996, and the Homelessness Act
2002, placed statutory duties on local housing authorities to ensure that advice and
assistance to households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness is
available free of charge. 17 On the Isle of Man, there is no such legal provision which
means that the only recourse available is from the third sector.

Because there is no legal provision, there are no government statistics on levels of
homelessness (either acute or temporary). There is a common misapprehension that
this is not a problem which affects many Manx residents. Evidence from the third
sector paints a very different picture. In 2013, the charity “Housing Matters” helped
around 300 clients, 10% of whom were under the age of 18. In 2014, another charity
(Graih) supported around 130 people and provided 3,700 meals.
Clearly, this is a very real concern on the Island, possibly made more so by the
political paradigm and our survey demonstrates the level of concern.
Vital Issues

Renting from private and from public stock is broadly equal in number. Currently, the
government are looking at introducing legislation to regulate private landlords, but
there is nothing agreed to date. Legislation for housing paid for through benefits
may well have to be drawn to ensure a decent standard.

Affordability is unreachable for many with the cost/wage multiplier being high.

There is a clear lack of governmental evidence on both quality of the housing stock,
and the levels of homelessness.
16
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-25462922
17
https://www.gov.uk/homelessness-data-notes-and-definitions
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4. Safety
Survey results
Talking Point:
Historically, the Island has had a low crime rate, but since the the Chief Constable’s report of
the 2013-14 statistics was published, there has been a sharp spike in recorded crime. 18
The Isle of Man is not bound by the UK government’s assessment by target culture. In his
annual report last year, the Chief Constable was able to report another drop in recorded
crime (a little over 4%) but is at pains to add that in terms of policing time, recorded crime
accounts for around a third, with incidents involving mental health crisis, suicides and other
“events” which can be attributed to socio-economic factors taking up more and more
resources.
Again, we find that many issues highlighted in his report are not specifically collated and we
must rely on evidence which may be incomplete or anecdotal. 19
18
19
http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/double-digit-increase-in-crime-in-isle-of-man-1-6651627
https://www.gov.im/media/1305943/chief_constable_s_annual_report_2013_-_2014.pdf
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Types of Recorded Crime
Offences against Person
Offences against property
Drug offences
Acquisitive offences
Other
2%
25%
37%
9%
27%
Recorded Crime by Offence
800
700
600
500
400
300
2011-2012
200
2012-2013
100
2013-2014
0
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“I wish to highlight what I consider to be the biggest threat to the safety of children and
young people on the Island. It is this: a growing fear amongst professionals about the sharing
of information. Whereas the Island’s data protection laws are broadly the same as those
found elsewhere in the British Isles, the interpretation of those laws given by officials charged
with overseeing data protection matters differs considerably. As a result, there are increasing
signs that professionals here are becoming afraid to share information. I know that my
strategic level partners share my concerns.”
Chief Constable Gary Roberts
Crime comparison by country, per 1000 population per year.
80
70
60
50
2011-12
40
2012-13
30
2013-14
20
10
0
IOM
Guernsey
Jersey
England &
Wales
NB.It must be noted that the above graph can be indicative only, as each jurisdiction has its
own laws and ways of collating statistics. For instance, the Island includes Public Order
Offences whereas the Channel Islands do not. Should these be removed, then the Island
would have an 8% drop in recorded crime.
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
The number of traffic collisions continues to decrease with 24 fewer recorded last
year.

Financial crime would appear to be on the rise with an increase of 333 over the
previous year

Armed police were deployed 5 times during the last reporting year, but with no
requirement to discharge any firearms.

Levels of drink-driving and emergency calls to the Police remain static.

Youth Justice referrals dropped by 28% and there were about 25% fewer final
warning cautions issued.
“The growing involvement of the Constabulary in mental health
issues is a cause for concern. During the year there were
frequently occasions in which officers were called to find mentally
ill people, who had gone missing and who were at risk of harm.
Every indication exists that this is a growing problem and one for
which there are no easy solutions”
Chief Constable Gary Roberts
Vital Issues:

The police force is too frequently the first point of contact for those
experiencing mental health emergencies.

It is possible that reluctance to share vital information between agencies may
be putting children at risk.

Decreasing budgets may see our falling crime rate alter in future years.
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5. Learning
Survey results
Talking Point: In many respects, the students on the Isle of Man are fortunate. Exam results
at GCSE and A level remain good, and if continuing to higher education, the students have to
contribute £2500 towards the fees annually (not means tested) or if the parents combined
income is above £100,000 a further contribution is required. This is considerably lower than
in England and Wales. There have been substantial cuts to the budgets recently and
considerable reorganisation of primary schools in particular has occurred. The removal of
pre-school education as provided by the government may well reveal differences later on in
children’s educational careers.

Early Years (i.e. pre-school) data suggests that attainment criteria on entry to school
continues to improve.
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Early years attainment scores on school entry
90
80
Personal, social &
emotional development
70
Communication, language
and literacy
60
50
40
Problem solving,
reasoning and numeracy
30
Physical development
20
Creative development
10
0
2009

2010
2011
2012
2013
20
With the removal of Early Years government provision, this is a marker which needs to
be watched.
Key Stage 2 (7-11yrs)
Teacher assessment with average point scores attainment
28.6
28.4
28.2
28
Girls
27.8
Boys
27.6
All
27.4
27.2
27
2009
20
2010
2011
2012
2013

It would appear that attainment levels at Key Stage 2 are falling.

Girls perform better than boys although the gap seems to be shortening.
https://www.gov.im/media/1345872/iom-government-joint-strategic-needs-assessment-2014.pdf
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GCSE Results 2013
120.00%
100.00%
80.00%
60.00%
GCSE Results 2013
40.00%
20.00%
0.00%
A* -G
A* -A
A*-C

There were 860 year 11 student in 2013 in the 5 secondary schools

Of the 7,900 entries, 92% were in GCSE subjects : 730 in BTEC, First Certificates and
Diplomas in digital application: 615 were for short course GCSEs. This makes an
average entry of 9.7 subjects per student.

IOM statistics, unlike those in England and Wales only include state schools, not
independent or further education colleges.

Average GCSE score per pupil was 387 in 2013. 21

Over 80% continue into further education.

From 2015, all schools will be following the Cambridge IGCSE programme except in
certain subjects, where schools will collaborate and use one examining board.

The average gaining 5 or more A*-C in England 68.8% on the Island, the figure was
64% in 2012-1322
21
22
https://www.gov.im/news/2013/aug/22/provisional-gcse-examination-results-2013/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-28868543
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A Level Results
100
98
BHS
96
CRHS
QE11
94
RGS
92
SNHS
IOMCOL
90
88
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Percentage of A & AS level results for each school + IOM College 2009 – 2013
Grades A* - E
Percentage of A and AS entries gaining grades A*-B (A-B up to 2009)
Including all full Level 3 awards. AS Levels counted as 0.5
60
50
BHS
40
CRHS
QEII
30
RGS
20
SNHS
IOM
10
0
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013

Students took an average of 3.8 subjects and achieved a 97% pass rate.

43% achieved A* to B grades

The average UCAS points were 314, which equates to more than 3 AS at a grade B.
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Post Year 13
Employment
6th Form
IOM College
Unemployed
Unknown
Other
23
There are approximately 413 children not in education, training or employment. 24
Whereas the Higher Education Statistics Agency can offer detailed information about what
subjects are taken and break these figures down into mode of study and location, similar
figures are not available to the public on the Isle of Man.
The British Irish Council’s document of 2009/10 showed that 474 first-year students from
the Isle of Man took up places at UK universities. Of these, almost 90% enrolled on courses
at English institutions25 and a possible 40% returned to work on the Island. This estimate
was based on a very small sample and should be treated with extreme caution.
Vital Issues:

Attainment at Key Stage 2 seems to be falling. It is not uncommon for children,
particularly boys, to drop performance slightly on moving to a senior school, but the
falling standard at Key Stage 2 is unexpected and a cause for concern.

The number of NEETS (Not in Education, Employment or Training) is only an
approximation with no accurate figures kept. More needs to be done to ascertain
23
24
25
https://www.gov.im/media/1345872/iom-government-joint-strategic-needs-assessment-2014.pdf
Strategy for Children and Young People 2015-2020
http://www.britishirishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/attachments/Higher%20Education%20Student%20Migration%20Flo
ws%20Paper.pdf
27
where these youths are, what provision has been made for them and if a programme
is in place.

The introduction of the new IGCSE is a challenge facing both teachers and students
but should offer a worthwhile and internationally recognised qualification.
28
6. Arts, Culture and Heritage
Survey results
Talking Point.
The Isle of Man has a firm identity based on its Celtic and Viking history with active arts,
crafts and music groups across the Island. In recent times, it has benefited by the presence
of The University if Liverpool’s Centre for Manx Studies which ran courses and a research
centre. Although this has now closed, there continues to be an active interest in local history
and this is shared with residents and visitors alike via Manx National Heritage’s many sites
and activities. The Island is also internationally known for its sporting achievements and it is
fair to say that a large proportion of the residents are actively engaged in sporting activities.
For a small Island, we boast 2 castles, Olympic cycling champions, an internationally known
motorcycling event, 3 theatres, 2 cinemas and a vibrant local music culture which can be
heard in many and various venues. Most recently, the Island has registered 26 “Dark Sky
Sites”. It is hoped that this will boost tourism, which in 2012 generated a visitor income
spend of around £103 million. 26
Amenities
The Island does not collate information which can produce an amenity score; however

26
There are 11 museums
https://www.gov.im/media/626699/isleofmantourismvisitoreconomy.pdf
29

2 castles & 1 Abbey

2 Art Centres (Peel & Port Erin)

5 folk /political history museums

1 i-museum

Celtic crosses in churches around the Island & at the Douglas museum

A variety of ancient sites

Glens, beaches and miles of public footpaths.

2 cinemas

A restored theatre

A variety of art galleries, private and publically owned.

229 restaurants

A concert hall with cinema and smaller venue rooms.
Employment in Creative Industries
The Isle of Man government does not collate statistics to enumerate those employed
in the creative industries, but there is a thriving network of artists and artisanal
workers. Some of these are part-time, but many make their livings from artistic
production. Likewise, there are no statistics available to see how many work in
advertising, performing arts, journalism and writing, broadcasting, antique retail or
other creative and media situations. This is perhaps an area which may need
addressing. However, in 2011, 679 people were employed in Tourist accommodation
services and 2,129 in catering and entertainment.
Vital Issues:

It is not possible to say how many locals use the cultural opportunities on the
Island, or from which sectors of society they come from.

The expense of transport can limit the visits of school parties outside the
capital to Douglas based museums and sports centres.

As before, the lack of statistical evidence limits the conclusions which can be
drawn.
30

The conclusion which can be drawn from the survey is that there are high
levels of satisfaction with the provision of arts and culture on the Island.
31
7. Strong Communities
Survey results
Talking point:
A sense of belonging helps foster a strong and positive sense of community; a strong sense
of community improves wellbeing, “thin trust,”27 and so honesty and helpfulness. Although
this is hard to quantify, there are ways to assess engagement within the community. Two of
these are participation in the democratic process and in the voluntary sector.

There were around 60,000 potential voters for the 2011 general election28

Voting age is now 16 years (since 2006)

Voting participation is very poor; Ramsey Commissioners’ election of 2012 attracted
a very low 23% turnout. 29

In 2001 the General Election saw only 59% taking up their democratic right. 30
27
“Thin trust” has been defined as the trust between acquaintances which leads to higher behaviour
standards. P.136-7Robert Putnam “Bowling Alone” Simon and Schuster Paperbacks, New York 2000
28
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-15033154
29
http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/district-news/was-weather-to-blame-for-low-voter-turnout-1-4503867
30
http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/suggestions-to-boost-voter-turnout-1-1740882
32
Percentage Turnout 2011
70.00%
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
Average = 57.15%

Although women were given the vote in 1881, there is very poor
representation of the female gender in the political field. Currently there are
only 3 women in Tynwald. Kate Beecroft is a publically elected MHK, as is
Brenda Cannell. Claire Christian is the President of Tynwald and was last
elected by public ballot in 1981.31
Voluntary Sector
The Island has a long and vibrant history of charitable work, both on and off Island. The
Island frequently wins the British Legion cup for most money collected per capita for their
annual Poppy Appeal for instance.
Developing social capital, the Third Sector is established voluntarily by concerned citizens
who choose to organise in order to get things done. Free from governmental constrictions,
they see an area which needs to change and driven by their own culture, values and
methodologies they are able to organise and lobby. Frequently, motivation comes from
personal, local experience which can further aid close societal connections but conversely
also means that many duplicate the aims of similar charities. Communities which work
together for a common purpose forge links which extend further than a particular cause.
31
http://www.tynwald.org.im/memoff/member/Pages/ChristianCM.aspx
33
In total, there are slightly over 800 registered charities on the Island making a ratio of 1:10
“Statutory bodies must appreciate that third sector organisations often achieve aims much
more quickly than statutory processes and conversely, Government operates within a
different structure to that of third sector organisations. Everyone should be flexible in their
approach to partnership working, being prepared to adapt to others’ (often those closer to
the ground) suggestions.”
British-Irish Council
CONTRIBUTION OF THE THIRD SECTOR TO SOCIAL INCLUSION REPORT TO MINISTERS, March 2010
approximately.
More than £40 million is generated by over 7,000 volunteers or 8.75% of the population.
This figure does not account for people volunteering for more than one cause, neither does
it differentiate between working for a registered charity, or on a more personal level,
helping a neighbour with shopping or babysitting for instance.
Vital Issues:

Voting participation levels are poor. For a community to be strong together,
it is essential that they feel part of the democratic process and actively
engage with it. More work needs to be done to establish why there is such a
poor voter participation rate.

Female representation in government is shockingly low. Some suggestion has
been made that this may be in part because we do not have a party political
structure which would be able to promote fairer representation. At the
moment, we have a very low female representation of just 8.33% which
would put us in 123rd place in World rankings, just below Bhutan and just
above Bahrain and Haiti. 32
The question of Strong Communities was put to the Focus groups. Some of their responses
are as below.
32
http://www.ipu.org/wmn-e/classif.htm
34
8. Environment
Survey results
Talking Point :
Benefiting from sitting in the middle of the Irish Sea, with the tides washing our shores and
no heavy industry on the island, one would reasonable expect that we should enjoy clean air
and water. However, that picture is not so simple. The shoreline is a trap for rubbish thrown
or otherwise jettisoned from passing ships and the rising population and slowness in
improvement of sewerage facilities mean that our beaches are not as pristine as they should
be. Measurements of pollution on our coasts are kept, but from a standard laid down by the
EC Bathing Water directive of 1976 and the results are published “under a scheme devised
by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture”. 33 In a recent sweep of some of
the beaches, the charity “Beach Buddies” fielded 126 volunteers who collected 99 bags of
rubbish weighing more than 1 tonne. 34 A staggering 7,000+ sanitary items were found on
Ramsey beach alone.
As an Island, we suffer the high costs of shipping some recyclable materials off-Island for
processing. The small size of the Island also makes the prospect of any large recycling plant
33
https://www.gov.im/media/1347570/bathing-water-chart-2015.pdf
34
: http://www.manx.net/isle-of-man-news/72444/record-breaking-week-for-beachbuddies#sthash.Dj1AjIu3.dpuf
35
operating here unlikely to be attractive financially. At the moment, almost 50% of waste is
recycled, 25% is treated and produces electricity and a remaining 25% is sent to landfill
sites. There are a few items which do not appear in the Government statistics including
retail packaging and whey products produced by The Isle of Man Creameries which is
discharged out to sea. The government’s target of “Zero Waste” is laudable, but the aims for
the implementation as set out would appear to lack any definite new plans to increase
recycling apart from “Identify opportunities to improve the recycling of commercial
waste”.35 There are however plans to make waste more financially injurious to those
creating it and less of a financial burden on Government with the ultimate goal being to
make it cost neutral to central Government.
WATER QUALITY
Douglas Summerhill
Douglas Central
Douglas Broadway
Port Soderick
Port Grenaugh
Derbyhaven
Castletown
Bay-ny-Carrickey
Port St Mary
Port Erin
Peel Fenella Beach
Peel
Glen Wyllin
Kirk Michael
Jurby
Ramsey
Mooragh Park Lake
Port Lewaigue
Laxey
Garwick
2011
Pass
Fail
Fail
Pass
Fail
Pass
Pass
Fail
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Fail
Pass
NT
Fail
Pass
Fail
2012
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Fail
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Fail
2013
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Fail
Pass
Fail
Pass
Fail
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
2014
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Fail
Pass
Fail
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
35
P. 4 &7 “Department of Infrastructure Waste Policy and Strategy 2012 to 2022”
https://www.gov.im/media/472034/waste_strategy.pdf
36
Peel, Ramsey and Kirk Michael have all had new housing developments within the last few
years increasing the strain on the infrastructure. In 2015, it was incumbent on EU members
to adhere to newer, more stringent guidelines. The new level for “Excellent” is twice as
strict as the previous guideline standard and “good” being broadly similar to the current
standard.
River water quality is good and the 86 rivers which are tested show that 89% are rated as
“good” which means they are of a high enough quality to sustain salmonid fish (brown trout
for example) while 96% are rated as “fair” or better. 36 In England and Wales, the figure for
“Good” is 79% which makes the Manx rivers seem very clean in comparison. It should be
noted though that the classifications there take into consideration the different types of
habitat so it is not strictly speaking a like-for-like comparison.
As part of the aims of the Island to protect our environment, the Government have
produced a draft Bio-diversity Strategy paper with the intention of protecting habitats and
raising national awareness of the importance in maintaining the rich wildlife found around
the Island on land and at sea. An important strand of this strategy is monitoring pollution
levels from the old mine workings for instance. It is a measure of the involvement of the
public to see how many will volunteer to tidy up scruffy areas and beaches and to help
manage wildlife areas on both corporate and individual levels.
With 60,884 cars registered and 6,004 motorbikes 37 on the Island and the majority of people
working in Douglas, the potential for increasing traffic pollution is unavoidable.
36
Page 2 Interim Report on Isle of Man River Water Quality 2013 , Department of Environment Food and
Agriculture https://www.gov.im/media/836328/interim_river_report_2013.pdf
37
P.57 https://www.gov.im/media/219326/isle-of-man-in-numbers-2015-web-version.pdf
37
Waste Generated by Sector 2010/11
Construction &
Demolition
Household
Commercial
Vital Issues:

Beach buddies do some excellent work but the Island will continue to
suffer from ship waste and sewerage waste until the treatment
facilities are upgraded and raw sewerage is no longer discharged into
the sea.

The life-span of the incinerator is not infinite and a plan for its
replacement or alternative disposal methods should be examined
now.

Many statistics are out of date.
38
9. Healthy Living
Survey results
Talking Point :
The Black Report of 198038, and research following it, showed that the link between poor
health outcomes and income depravation is incontrovertible. The JSNA 39 paper of 2014
which was produced by a multi-agency work group under the umbrella of the IOM’s
Department of Health points to similar findings on the Island. Poor health limits ability to
fully engage socially or economically, thus reducing social capital.
38
http://www.sochealth.co.uk/national-health-service/public-health-and-wellbeing/poverty-andinequality/the-black-report-1980/
39
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment 2014
https://www.gov.im/media/1345872/iom-government-joint-strategic-needs-assessment-2014.pdf
39
Hot spots occur across the Island in the following:

Emergency Hospital admissions; Ramsey (IM8), Douglas (IM1 & 2 + IM27) and
Castletown (IM93)

Emergency admissions to Mental Health Acute Inpatients unit; Douglas (IM24)
Ramsey (IM82) and Peel (IM61).

Depression; Douglas (IM26), Peel (IM61), Port Erin (IM96) and Ramsey (IM81)
Island Prevalence
Arterial
Fibrillation
Stroke
Mental Health
Learning
Difficulty
Obesity
Asthma
Cancer Chronic
Kidney
Disease
COPD
Hyper
thyroidism
Diabetes
Hypertention
Corony
Heart
Disease
Dementia
Epilepsy
(Source JSNA 2014)
40
England & IOM Prevalence data on Chronic Diseases per 100 patients
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Asthma
Arterial Fibrillation
Cancer
Chronic Kidney Disease
COPD
Corony Heart Disease
Dementia
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Hypertention
Hyper thyroidism
Learning Difficulty
Mental Health
Obesity
Stroke
Island Prevalence
England Prev.
The graph above shows the differences between English and Manx disease
prevalence. The Jurby statistics have been removed as they relate to the prison
population only which is primarily young adult male.
From this we can see that disease patterns are broadly similar to the UK with chronic
kidney disease, obesity and diabetes levels slightly lower than in England but
hypertension and asthma slightly higher. Obesity here is counted as a chronic
disease and not as an indicator to future health issues.

There is currently no collated data on cause of death, nor age at death.

Because of lack of data, we are unable to state average life expectancy,
causes of death or life potentially lost.

Likewise, we cannot say which, if any, particular socio-economic group is
suffering or benefiting any more or less than any other group.

Clinical outcome data is also missing.
In 2009, with the help of the North West Public Health Observatory, the Isle of Man
conducted a survey of the health of adults (over 18) on the Island asking questions about
general health, lifestyle choices (drinking, diet, smoking etc) based on a similar survey by the
41
NWPHO and using a set of core questions40. Just over 2,000 people were able to give their
responses, making it the largest survey of its type held on the Island, and because the same
set of questions were used, offers a useful way of comparing Island health with that in the
North West (which has on average poorer health outcomes than England) and to some
degree, England.
The survey was comprehensive but threw up some interesting facts about lifestyle choices
and the general health of Island residents, a sample of which are shown below.
Overview of results from the Isle of Man Health and Lifestyle 2009 survey and North West
2007 survey.
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
IOM
NW
NB. A BMI index of over 25 is classed as overweight, and over 30 is obese. “BMI provides the
most useful population-level measure of overweight and obesity as it is the same for both
40
https://www.gov.im/media/93577/healthandlifestyle_survey2009.pdf
42
sexes and for all ages of adults. However, it should be considered a rough guide because it
may not correspond to the same degree of fatness in different individuals.”41
So we find that overall, self-assessed general health is thought to be better on the Island
(5.1%) than in the NW ( 8.2%) and slightly better than in England (6.6%). We also find that
diet would appear to be better with more fruit and vegetable consumption (48.2% eating 5
portions a day) compared to the NW (41.9%). Levels of heart attack and stroke were broadly
similar to those in the NW, and smoking slightly less. While those taking high levels of
exercise (38.8%) are comparable with those in the NW (39%) it should ring alarm bells than
17.1% are sedentary for 8 hours or more a day compared to only 11% in the NW. This most
probably is an illustration of the type of employment available on Island but more analysis
would be needed to see if exercise was taken out of work hours. Importantly too, we should
note that this is old data and the situation may well have changed, particularly in view of the
increased population since 2009.
There are though some difficulties. On the Island, there is a lack of available, current data on
which to give accurate assessments of the health of those on the Island. There are (to date)
no publically available statistics on life expectancy or cause of death and more recent data is
not yet publically available.

Half of the prisoners held at the prison in Jurby have mental health issues. 42

Childhood obesity is to be tackled through the IOM strategy for sport. 43

There is a free Stop Smoking Service, Quit4You which run clinics in Douglas, Ramsey,
Peel and Port Erin. Special 1-to-1 sessions are also available for pregnant woman and
family members. Nobles Hospital also offer a Stop Smoking programme for patients
and staff; various programmes are also available in the workplace. Legislation
regarding point of sale lags behind the UK.
41
World Health Organisation http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en/
42
http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/half-of-prisoners-in-isle-of-man-have-mental-healthissues-1-7173220
43
http://www.tynwald.org.im/business/hansard/20002020/t150317.pdf
43

The Public Health Directorate promote “Safe in the Sun”, “Manx Skipping Challenge”
and “Workplace Zumba” in conjunction with the IOM Anti-Cancer Association and
Britannia International (Skipping).

The Isle of Man offers screening programmes for bowel, breast and cervical cancers.
There are strong links between poor health outcomes and poverty. This has much to do with
diet, smoking and alcohol consumption. James House (et al)44 notes the link between social
integration and social support with positive contributions to health. He goes further to
conclude that these can rival the detrimental contributions of the well established
biomedical risk factors above: diet, alcohol and smoking. New research suggests that social
isolation can have measurable biochemical effects on the body. 45 While the Government
has a part to play in ensuring the population is well educated as far as health affecting
lifestyle choices are concerned, the wider population has a duty of care and concern for
their family and neighbours as in both animals and humans, loneliness increases blood
pressure and decreases immunity and thus health outcomes.
Vital Issues:

The Island is facing a 75% increase in those of pensionable age in the next 20 years.
This will place an enormous burden on the Health Service which is already showing
signs of stress.

Social isolation contributes to poor health outcomes; an effective prevention
strategy would be to improve social engagement as a way of decreasing unhealthy
lifestyle choices.

44
45
Useful available statistics are unavailable for public scrutiny
P.327 Robert Putman “Bowling Alone” Simon & Schuster Paperbacks 2000 New York
ditto
44
10. Local Economy
Survey results
Talking Point :
At the end of 2011, Standard and Poor downgraded The Isle of Man’s Triple A rating to AA+.
The rationale behind this was concern for the undiversified economy which would lay it
potentially exposed to external shocks. Since then, the rating has been further reduced to
AA, this time citing the concerns over the international crack-down on offshore “tax
havens”. As the financial sector contributes around 35% of the Island’s GDP, any slowdown
in the industry could impact on the health of the nation’s economy.
However, since 2011, the economy has experienced growth overall, and a diversification of
industry.

Over the last 30 years, the Island has enjoyed GDP growth of 6% in real
terms.

Unemployment stands at 2.6% as opposed to the OECD average of 5.5%
45

In 2013, e-gaming accounted for 8% of GDP : May 12th 2014 it stood at 14%46

Construction and retail continue to fall or flat-line.

On the OECD white list, the government are active in attracting new
businesses to the Island, stressing our political stability, good
telecommunications and band speeds and qualified workforce. 47
Financial industry v other industry48
3%
5% 3%
Banking
11%
Other sectors
9%
Insurance
15%
54%
Other finance &
business services
Legal and accountancy
National Income by Economic Activity at constant prices (£000s) 2011/12
600000
500000
400000
300000
200000
100000
0
46
Financial Times 12th May 2014 retrieved from: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/cfc2baf2-ce1b-11e3-9dfd00144feabdc0.html#axzz3c134H5dP
47
http://www.whereyoucan.com/egaming
48
https://www.gov.im/media/988414/agenda-for-change.pdf
46
E-gaming is a growing industry on the Island, and one which the Department of Economic
Development are active in attracting with up to 40% relocation grants available. 49 Average
salaries in e-Business are approximately £50,000 per annum with some established
companies looking to expand. 50 As an adjunct to this, The International Centre for
Technology completed the purchase of The Nunnery in January which should bring
international students of technology to the Island, and further enhance the climate for Ebusiness to thrive. With employment already high, training a new skilled workforce is crucial
to servicing new business.
Other areas which the Island is keen to develop are the tourist industry, ship and aircraft
registry.

There are 429 merchant ships registered on the Island

There are 84 commercial yachts registered

347 pleasure yachts registered

72 fishing vessels and 125 small ships registered.

This represents a rise of 0.3 million tonnes in the last quarter to 16.1m tonnes

There are a number of new ships and super yachts under construction 51

The Isle of Man Aircraft registry is the world’s 6th largest business jet register.

Passenger figures for 2014 were up 11.4% for traditional leisure visitors from 2013

Estimated visitor spend was also up by 15.7% to £127.3 million
49
http://www.cavendishtrust.com/e-gaming-services-2/
P5 “Quarterly Report on the Economy”
51
P.7 ditto
50
47
Vital Issues:

Concern must be taken to over-reliance on single employment sectors. While
lessons have been learned with the dominance and then retreat of banking
interests, there is a danger that e-gaming will fill that void making the Island
vulnerable to world-wide changes in legislation.

A skills shortage (particularly in IT and engineering) could be a deciding factor
to dissuade new business from relocating to the Island.

Air-routes to London must be maintained at all cost. The loss of routes to the
South East would be detrimental to the encouragement of new businesses,
job creation and continuing business development.
48
Conclusions
In collating this report, a number of issues stand out.
Firstly, the enthusiasm, the dedication and hard work which so many are willing to offer was
instantly apparent. From focus groups to charities, to government officers, the care and
pride in their work is both an example and an encouragement and must be counted as one
of the greatest assets of the Island. There is some fantastic work being done, but it could be
better still.
As mentioned in the Executive Summary, it is essential that the 3rd sector work more
efficiently together. We have seen work replicated which wastes time, energy and money,
but also can be confusing to those requiring the services. The missed opportunities for
cross-over links must be bridged and the IOMCF could be that pathway.
Secondly, the picture isn’t always clear because the statistical evidence is either missing or
not publically available. Anecdotal evidence is there in abundance, but that’s not very useful
for precise planning.
Finally, our survey points to genuine public concern for the provision of services in the
future. Focus groups and survey comments all drew attention to the very young and the
very elderly finding difficulty accessing help. Our strong community is often the first
responder here. Housing quality and prices in particular, continued high quality medical
treatments and fairness were all commented on as being areas of concern to the residents
but perhaps there is a need to be proactive rather than reactive. And yet, there is a
disinclination to engage with the electoral process. Participation in local democracy would
be a good starting point; at one focus group, 100% of the participants had not voted in the
last 10 years.
It is hoped that this report will start a dialogue between all interested parties to build on our
strong community foundations to create a more vibrant Island.
49
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https://www.gov.im/news/2013/mar/25/doi-providing-opportunities-for-young-people/
Arts, Culture & Heritage (6)
https://www.gov.im/media/626699/isleofmantourismvisitoreconomy.pdf
Environment &Water quality (8)
“Interim Report on Isle of Man River Water Quality 2013 , Department of Environment Food
and Agriculture. IOM” https://www.gov.im/media/836328/interim_river_report_2013.pdf
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http://www.manx.net/isle-of-man-news/72444/record-breaking-week-for-beachbuddies#sthash.Dj1AjIu3.dpuf
“Department of Infrastructure Waste Policy and Strategy 2012 to 2022”
https://www.gov.im/media/472034/waste_strategy.pdf
https://www.gov.im/media/219326/isle-of-man-in-numbers-2015-web-version.pdf
Healthy Living (9)
“Health & Lifestyle survey 2009”
https://www.gov.im/media/93577/healthandlifestyle_survey2009.pdf
http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/half-of-prisoners-in-isle-of-man-havemental-health-issues-1-7173220
http://www.sochealth.co.uk/national-health-service/public-health-and-wellbeing/povertyand-inequality/the-black-report-1980/
http://www.tynwald.org.im/business/hansard/20002020/t150317.pdf
“The National Cancer Plan for the Isle of Man 2012-2022 Progress Report March 2014”
http://www.gov.im/media/1345881/cancer-plan-progress-report-1-sept-2014.pdf
“A Strategy for the Future of Health Services in the Isle of Man January 2011”
http://www.gov.im/media/93604/astrategyforthefutureofhealth.pdf
Local Economy (10)
“The agenda for change in our economy”
https://www.gov.im/media/988414/agenda-for-change.pdf
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/expat-money/8883481/Isle-ofMan-suffers-credit-rating-downgrade.html
http://www.whereyoucan.com/egaming
“Quarterly Report on the economy to the Council of Ministers 1st Jan 2015-31st March 2015”
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