Chemists
Dispensing chemists are open from 9:00am to 5:30pm Mondays to Saturdays.
Outside of these times there are limited opening hours and a duty chemist rota is in operation. This list can be obtained from the Department of Health and Social Care prior to travel and it is also available online.
Duty rota hours are from 5:30pm to 6:30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). As well as Sundays and Bank Holidays from 12 noon to 1:00pm.
Doctors and Hospitals
The Manx Emergency Doctor Service (MEDS) operate an 'Out of Hours' emergency service when doctors' surgeries are closed. This service is contactable only out of hours - 6:00pm to 8:00am Monday to Friday or 24-hours over weekends and Bank Holidays. You can contact MEDS on +44 (0)1624 650355.
In the case of an emergency please attend Accident & Emergency, for enquiries you can contact A&E on +44 (0)1624 650040
For life threatening emergencies please emergency services on 999.
Noble's Hospital is situated outside of Douglas at The Strang, Braddan. Shoud you need to contact the hospital the telephone number is +44 (0)1624 650000.
Ramsey Cottage Hospital in the North of the Island can be contacted on +44 (0)1624 811811. The Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIU) operates out of Ramsey Cottage Hospital daily (including Bank Holidays) from 8:00am - 8:00pm. The MIU can be contacted on +44 (0)1624 811800. This is a walk-in service.
GP Services - Patients from the UK are able to register with a GP as a temporary resident and you can ask to register at your nearest GP Practice.
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Jurby:
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Ballasalla and district area:
Castletown and district area:
Port Erin, Port St Mary and district area:
Private GP Services
Reciprocal Health Agreement
UK residents visiting the Isle of Man will receive free NHS treatment if they become ill whilst here. Statuatory charges are applicable for both residents and visitors e.g. prescription charges.
Anyone visiting the Island should ensure they have adequate insurance in place in the event of repatriation (return travel to someone's home country) being required.
Visitors are recommended to check the position prior to their visit.
Dental Services
Emergency dental services are available from 08:30 Monday - Friday at Westmoreland Road, Douglas. To contact this service please call +44 (0)1624 642785
Dental practices across the Island rotate emergency dental services and the rota can be found at www.gov.im/dentists under downloadable documents.
