Mannin Doctors - Private GPs

14/02/2026

Four years ago today on Valentine’s Day we opened our doors 💘🎉
Fast forward to now and we are celebrating 4 years of proudly looking after the Isle of Man.

Today’s clinic is coming to you from underwater, where everything is OK 👌🌊
We did consider underwater appointments but it turns out the WiFi doesn't reach 20 metres and our stethoscopes are not dive rated!

We are back on dry land for the serious stuff, so if something is niggling you please don't leave it. Message us or call the surgery and we will get you booked in

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Mannin Doctors 💙

12/02/2026

One honest conversation can change everything.
A week. A month. A life.

Most people do not need perfect words. They need a start.
“I’m not myself.”
“I’m struggling.”
“I don’t know what I need, but I can’t carry it alone.”

If you are worried about someone, don’t wait for the right moment. Create one.
A walk. A cuppa. A message that simply says, “How are you really?”

And if you are the one holding it together on the outside while falling apart on the inside, please hear this: support is not a luxury. It is healthcare.

You are not a burden. You are a person.

11/02/2026

We have 1 remaining appointment for this Cardio Clinic on Saturday 7th March.
Please call 640355 to book.

10/02/2026

If something is worrying you don’t sit on it, hoping it goes away

I see this all the time. People wait, Google, talk themselves out of it, then arrive weeks later with the same concern, plus anxiety on top.

Most of the time, a check brings reassurance.
And when it is something that needs attention, early action changes outcomes.

Things I would never ignore:
chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations
a new lump or persistent swelling
unexplained bleeding
ongoing change in bowel habit
weight loss without trying
ongoing fatigue that is not improving
anything that is new, persistent, and not your normal

Trust your instinct. If you have noticed it, it matters.

06/02/2026

Sleep is the foundation, if you feel awful start here this week

If you feel awful right now, start with sleep.
Not supplements. Not a dramatic reset. Sleep.

In clinic, when people say “I’m exhausted all the time” the first thing I look at is the basics. Sleep is where your body does its repair work.

Try this for 7 days:
wake up at the same time most days
get daylight within an hour of waking
caffeine before midday only
no scrolling in bed, phone out of reach
keep the room cool and dark
if you can’t sleep, get up for 10 minutes then return

If you do this and you still feel wiped out, low, breathless, dizzy, or your sleep is disrupted by pain, snoring, sweats, panic, or frequent waking, then it is worth a proper review.

Start simple. Then go deeper if needed.

06/02/2026

🥳It's our 4️⃣th birthday on Valentine’s Day and wow has that flown by.

To celebrate, we are giving you the chance to win a Well Man or Well Woman Full Bloods test plus consultation worth £370.

Why this matters: knowing your numbers can save your life. High blood pressure often has no symptoms yet it is one of the leading causes of heart attacks and strokes.

At Mannin Doctors we are supporting Blood Pressure UK’s 'Know Your Numbers' campaign by offering professional blood pressure and health checks for adults on the Isle of Man.

How to enter
Follow our page, tag someone you care about, and share the post

🤩Winner announced on 15th February.

T&Cs apply. 18+ Isle of Man residents. If you have symptoms or concerns please book an appointment rather than waiting for the draw.

🟢Normal blood pressure: below 120/80 mmHg
🟠Raised blood pressure: 120–139 / 80–89 mmHg
🔴High blood pressure: 140/90 mmHg or above

04/02/2026

Today is World Cancer Day (4 February 2026) and it is a good moment to be brutally honest about something most people try to ignore.

The body whispers before it screams.
Cancer is not always dramatic. Often it is small changes that you explain away until months have passed.

Changes you should not ignore.

If any of these are new for you and persist or worsen get checked:
A lump or swelling anywhere that does not go away
Unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite
A cough hoarseness or breathlessness that hangs around
Blood where it should not be (poo, wee, cough, vomit, vaginal bleeding)
Changes in bowel habits or needing to wee more often
A sore that does not heal
A new mole or a mole changing shape, colour or bleeding
Persistent indigestion, difficulty swallowing or ongoing tummy pain
Ongoing fatigue, night sweats or fevers with no clear reason
Pain that is persistent and unexplained

Why early checks matter

Early checks are not about panic. They are about options.
When something is found earlier, treatment is often simpler, recovery can be quicker, and outcomes are frequently better.

The line that saves lives

If you are thinking “It is probably nothing”… that is exactly when you should book the appointment.
You are not wasting anyone’s time. You are protecting your future.

03/02/2026

🩺Mini Medics is BACK!🩺

📆 Friday 20th February
⏰ 9.30-12.30
💷 Cost: £40 per child

🚑 Mini Medics Morning, Fun, Interactive First Aid for Kids!

What They’ll Learn:
😮‍💨How to help an unconscious patient
📱When & how to call 999
⚡Learn about a defibrillator (AED)
🩹Bandaging like a pro
Take home life skills and a workbook, certificate & goodies!

👧Small group sizes (max 8 kids) for the best experience!

This is a fantastic way for children to build confidence, learn life-saving skills and have a blast doing it! 🚑

📲To book call us 640355 now to secure a spot!

02/02/2026

The winner of our Breakfast competition on 3FM Isle of Man was Nicola Kermode!
Nicola now has access to a well woman health check with blood tests and consultation.

"Know your Numbers" is a Nationwide Campaign;

1 in 2 strokes and heart attacks are the result of high blood pressure.
1 in 3 adults in the UK have high blood pressure.
1 in 2 adults with high blood pressure don’t know they have it or aren’t receiving treatment.
6 million people in the UK alone have high blood pressure and don’t know it.
£2.1 billion...that’s how much high blood pressure costs the NHS every year.

If you want to know your numbers, book in on 640355 or email Welcome@mannindoctors.co.uk

You could still be in with a chance of winning a Well Man/Well Woman screening appointment with us, via 3FM Isle of Man Breakfast each morning this week.
Simply tune in and text in the answer to their daily question.

If you're not sure on 'your numbers' check them here https://mannindoctors.co.uk/know-your-numbers

01/02/2026

Tired vs Unwell and when to get checked

The January slump is real.
Short days, winter bugs, disrupted routines, money pressure, and that constant feeling you should be doing more.

But there’s a difference between tired and unwell.

🫩Tired often looks like:
you feel flat, foggy, slower than usual
you still function, but everything takes effort
a decent night’s sleep, daylight, food and a walk help a bit

☹️Unwell often looks like:
you are getting worse not better
you cannot do normal tasks without struggling
your symptoms feel different to your usual “winter self”

📋Get checked if:
breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, fainting
fever that isn’t easing
weight loss without trying
you are not functioning at work or at home
low mood most days, for more than two weeks
you have that gut feeling something isn’t right

You don’t need to earn help by suffering first.

30/01/2026

If you are shopping for health on social media please pause.

I get it. You are tired. You want the quick fix. Someone pops up with a reel promising energy weight loss, perfect hormones, perfect sleep, and a product link.

💊But medicines, injections, antibiotics, and even some supplements are not harmless because they are trending. The risks are real: wrong dose, poor quality products ,unsafe combinations, and no proper assessment of whether it is appropriate for you.

👩‍⚕️If you are thinking about anything medical, you deserve two things:
A clinician who asks the right questions
A plan that is safe for your body and your history

If you have started something you bought online and you are unsure about it, bring it to us. No judgement. I would always rather you ask early, than deal with a problem later.

Over the weekend, we’ll talk about the January dip fatigue and the difference between “tired” and “something isn’t right”.