Useful numbers
These numbers are provided by Manx Telecom for the convenience of our customers and are intended to help with the speed of reference. They contain both local phone numbers which are used frequently and also a few useful U.K. numbers. If you can't find the exact number you need, please refer to the appropriate section in the Business Directory or the White Pages.
Accommodationy
Manx Housing Trust 626226
Kemmyrk Homeless Charity 675507
Adoption
The Isle of Man Adoption Service 625161
Aids
Aids Advice & Help 0800 567123
Airports
Ronaldsway Airport (General Enquiries) 821600
Alcohol
Alcohol Advisory Service 627656
Alcoholics Anonymous 663676
08.30 - 22.30 manned
22.30-08.30 ansaphone
Drug & Alcohol Team 617889
IOM Alcohol Advisory -
Young Persons Service 414240
Alzheimers
National Helpline 0845 300 0336
Animal Welfare
Bat Helpline 366177 (Gen) 834739(Sth)
Cats Protection Trust / Catline 898178
Island Horse & Pony Aid 833922
M S P C A 851672
Mann Cat Sanctuary 824195
Manx Bird Atlas (bird research) 861130
Manx Whale & Dolphin Watch 844686
Manx Wildlife Trust. 844432
Arthritis
Arthritis Care Ellan Vannin 852664 & 497767
Asthma
Manx Asthma Association 624843
Autism
Action4Autism IOM P.Hall Chair 860168 & 456076
Autism in Mann (9am - 6pm) 480167
Autism Initiatives Tel. 814801 Fax. 814854
Bereavement
Cruse Bereavement Care 668191
Blind
Manx Blind Welfare Society (24 hour) 674727
Buses
Bus Vannin 662525
Business Advice
Chamber of Commerce 674941
Cancer
Bowel Cancer IOM 674407
Breakthrough Breast Cancer 673301 / 614676
(IOM Group)
Hospice IOM 647400
Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association 252725
Isle of Man Breast Care
Support Group Mobile 420063 or 482662
MacMillan Cancer Support 614315
Manx Cancer Help Association Mobile 496505
24 hour / answering machine 679544
Staywell Clinic for Women - Appointments 642638
Cardiothoracic
Robert Owen House, Liverpool 622314
(IoM Friends of)
Carers
Care for the Family 491043
Care in Mann - good neighbour scheme 628500
Crossroads - breaks for carers 673103
Cuddles Care - young & old home care 629608
Home Care Services 686188
STO-MANN Group (patient support) 650212
Car Recovery
Manx Automobile Assistance 827827
Children
Childline (UK) 24 hour free calls 0800 1111
Hyperactive Children's Support Group 814113
Children's Centre,The 676076
Manx Association for Welfare of Children in Hospital
M A W C H 824075 & 814421
Citizens Advice Service
Douglas Branch
Tues 1pm - 3pm & Fri 10am - 12.30pm 626863
Peel Branch - Wed 10am - 12.30pm 455066
Port Erin Branch - Fri 10.30am - 12.30pm 833976
Ramsey Branch - 24 hour answer service 813466
Mon/Tue 10am - 1pm, Wed/Thur 1pm - 4pm
& Fri 1pm - 4pm
Consumer Advice
Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading
Consumer Advice 686500
Debt Counselling 686510
Trading Standards 686520
Counselling
Manx Association of Counselling 629933
Crime Victims
Victim Support & Witness Service 679950
Data Protection
Data Protection Office (Isle of Man) 693260
Deaf
Manx Deaf Society (Minicom available) 852988
Diabetes
Friends of the Manx Diabetic 613702
Manx Diabetic Group 845730 and 380731
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Disabled - Information Services
C I R C A 613713
Cerebral Palsy Helpline (SCOPE) 0808 800 3333
Manx Foundation for the Physically Disabled 628926
M.E. Support (IOM) 801620
R E M A P Isle of Man 842121
(Making one off pieces of equipment for anyone with a disability, at no charge for use)
Sailing for the Disabled 627186
Dog Warden Service
On duty warden 494475
Down's Syndrome
Down's Association IOM Tel. 823243 Fax. 822947
Dr. A Blackman (Chairman), Mill Road, Ballasalla
Drugs - Advice & Help
Drug Advice Service & Helpline (D A S H) 615622
Drug & Alcohol Team 617889
Dyslexia Advice & Information
Child and Adult Dyslexics 315724
Elderly
Age Concern (IOM) Ltd 631740
Making more of life for the over 50’s
Onchan Live at Home Scheme 625157
Western Live at Home Scheme 843012
Northern Live at Home Scheme 307760
North Douglas Live at Home Scheme 627778 or 373083
Electricity
Manx Electricity Authority (Head Office) 687687
Family Planning
Family Planning Services 642186
Ferry Services
Isle of Man Steam Packet 661661
Fire - in case of Emergency dial 999
Fire Service HQ 647326
Gambling
GamCare Isle of Man 622011 or 498985
Gas
Manx Gas Ltd 644444
General Information Services
Forces Help - SSAFA 824888
Isle of Man Freethinkers - Secretary 664796
(Non-religious ceremony provision)
Wish Upon A Dream 647115
Government
Isle of Man Government 685685
Communications Commission 677022
Government - Local
Arbory Parish Commissioners 823986
Braddan Parish Commissioners 852808
Castletown Town Commissioners 825005
Douglas Corporation 696300
Laxey Village Commissioners 861241
Lezayre Parish Commissioners 890183
Lonan Parish Commissioners 861321
Malew Parish Commissioners 823522
Michael Commissioners 878836
Ramsey 819690
Onchan District Commissioners 675564
Emergency Number 07624 493314 (outside normal working hours)
Patrick Parish Commissioners 803031
Peel Town Commissioners 842341/843667
Port Erin Commissioners 832298
Port St Mary Commissioners 832101
Ramsey Town Commissioners 810100
Rushen Parish Commissioners 834501
Hospitals
Hospice Care - Hospice Isle of Man 647400
Nobles, Braddan (Main Hospital) 650000
Ramsey Cottage Hospital 811811
Alder Hey 0151 228 4811
Broadgreen Hospital 0151 282 6000
Clatterbridge Hospital 0151 334 4000
Royal Liverpool Hospital 0151 706 2000
Mental Health
24 Hour Line General Enquiries 650000
Mental Resource Centres
Training Unit, Derby Sq., Douglas 616686
Mount View House,
Cumberland Rd., Ramsey 811855
Mentally Handicapped
Centre 21 660321
(Incl. social centre for people with learning difficulties)
Manx Mencap 677289
Motor Neurone Disease
Motor Neurone Disease Association, (Isle of Man) Ltd 801355
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis Society (IOM Branch) 452207
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy Group (Manx Group) 861715
Museums
Manx National Heritage 648000
One Parent Families
One Parent Family Group 665212
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease Society
(IOM Branch) 897504 or 833055
Police - in case of Emergency dial 999
Police Headquarters 631212
Crimestoppers 0800 555111
Crime Prevention - Mike Radcliffe 631473
Police Consultative Forum 694343
Post Enquiries
Douglas Headquarters (Isle of Man Post Office)
Reception 698400
Pregnancy Advice
LIFE Pregnancy Care Service 620125
(Free pregnancy testing, counselling & accommodation help)
Radio
See Broadcasting Services in Business Directory
Railways
Heritage Railways 663366
National UK Rail Enquiries 0845 7484950
Rape
Isle of Man Police 631212
(Please ask for a female member of C I D)
Victim Support 679950
Relationships
Relate (marital & couple counselling) 623902
Road Safety
Road Safety Office 686645
Samaritans
Emergency 24 hour line 663399 or 0845 7909090
Smoking
Quit 4 You Stop Smoking 642404 or Text 455465
Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
ASBAH 0845 4507755
Sport
National Sports Centre 688588
Northern Swimming Pool, Ramsey 812852
Southern Swimming Pool, Castletown 823930
Western Swimming Pool, Peel 842525
Stroke
Manx Stroke Foundation 627163
The Stroke Association 616885
Television
BBC TV (Manchester) 0161 200 2020
ITV Viewer Enquiries 08448 814150
Theatre
Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin (Box Office) 832662
Villa Marina & Gaiety Theatre Complex 694500
Time
For the speaking clock dial 123*
*Charges Apply
Tourist Information
Isle of Man Welcome Centre 686766
Water
Isle of Man Water Authority 695949
Weather & Shipping Forecasts
** Recorded Weather Forecast 0900 624 3300
** Weatherman 24 hrs 0900 624 3200
** Recorded Shipping Forecast 0900 624 3322
** Charges Apply
** This premium rate service is provided by the Ronaldsway Met. Office. Please ensure the whole number is dialled.
Women's Refuge
Women's Aid 677900
Please note Freephone Numbers must be dialled in full.