Support in the Isle of Man
Useful Contacts
Age Concern Isle of Man
19 Drinkwater Street, Douglas, IM1 1AT
Telephone: 01624 631740
Website: www.ageisleofman.org.im
Services for those aged 50+, including information & advice, activity clubs, and day centres.
Bowel Cancer Isle of Man
Telephone: 07624 480973
Email: bowelcanceriom@manx.net
Website: www.bowelcanceriom.org
Supporting those affected by bowel cancer, including a monthly support group
Breast Cancer Now
Telephone:
Email: BCNowIOM@gmail.com
Website: www.breastcancernow.im
Information and support to those affected by breast cancer.
Care in Mann
Telephone: 01624 628500
Volunteers who assist with transport for appointments and other practical matters.
Crossroads Caring for Carers (Isle of Man)
Unit B5/B6, Eden Business Park, Cooil Road, Braddan
Telephone: 01624 673103
Website: www.crossroadsiom.org
Information and support for those who are caring for someone, including respite care.
Cruse Bereavement Care
6c The Village Walk, Onchan, IM3 4EA
Telephone: 01624 668191
Email: info@cruseisleofman.org
Website: www.cruseisleofman.org
Support to anyone affected by a bereavement.
Isle of Man Breast Care
Nadine House, 13 North Quay, Douglas, IM1 4LE
Telephone: 07624 482662
Email: iombreastcare@manx.net
Website: www.iombreastcare.co.uk
Emotional and practical support to those affected by breast cancer, including a regular support group.
Hospice (Isle of Man)
Strang, Douglas, IM4 4RP
Telephone: 01624 647400
Website: www.hospice.org.im
Specialist palliative care for anyone affected by cancer, supporting people from diagnosis through a range of services.
Look Ahead
℅ Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service
Telephone: 01624 650735
Support for anyone affected by hair loss due to chemotherapy treatment.
Look Good Feel Better
℅ Scholl Wellbeing Centre, Hospice Isle of Man
Telephone: 01624 647426
Skin care and hair loss workshops for those undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Lymphoedema Support Group
℅ Hospice Isle of Man
Telephone: 01624 647456
Support for those affected by lymphoedema.
Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service
Noble’s Hospital, Strang, Douglas, IM4 4RJ
Telephone: 01624 650735
Email: MacmillanCancerInformationCentre.Nobles@gov.im
Website: www.cancer.org.im
Information and signposting for anyone with a question relating to cancer.
Manx Breast Cancer Support Group
Telephone: 07624 484950
Website: www.manxbreastcancersupportgroup.com
Support and advice from those with a personal experience of breast cancer, including hair loss advice and use of the cold cap for chemotherapy.
Manx Swallows
Telephone: John Beckett 01624 827723
Doreen Wilkinson 01624 650229
Support group for those affected by cancers of the head and neck.
Manx Cancer Help
Lisa Lowe Centre, The Old School House, Cronkbourne, Braddan, IM4 4QH
Telephone: 01624 679544
Email: Info@ManxCancerHelp.org
Website: www.manxcancerhelp.org
Specialist psychological therapy, and other emotional support services, to anyone of any age affected by cancer
Patient Transfers
Department of Health & Social Care
Telephone: 01624 642673
Website: www.gov.im/categories/health-and-wellbeing/patient-transfers/
Support from the MCISS
We hope you find the information that you need. If there is anything you can’t find, please contact the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service (MCISS).
They can be found at the Main Entrance to Noble’s Hospital in Douglas, and are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm. You can contact them by phone on 01624 650735 or email them.