Tags: Government Agency.
The Department of Health and Social Security (Manx: Rheynn Slaynt as Shickyrys Y Theay) or DHSS provided healthcare (hospitals doctors dentistry ambulance service) social services (mental health social workers and residential care) and social security (state pensions child benefit sickness benefit and Jobseeker’s Allowance).Prior to the separation of its component parts on 1 April 2010 the DHSS was the largest employer on the Isle of Man with over 3000 members of staff.