Safeguarding Board Contact Information
The Safeguarding Board is supported by a Business Support Team, which manages this website and provides administrative support to the Board and its sub‑groups. If you are worried about someone, or would like to speak to the children or adult Safeguarding Team please contact them directly.
Business Team contact
📧 safeguardingboard.co@gov.im
Please note:
- This email address is for general enquiries only
- It is not monitored outside office hours
- It must not be used to report safeguarding concerns
The Independent Chair of the Safeguarding Board can be contacted via the above email address.
The Business Team and Independent Chair are based at the Safeguarding Board offices when in the Isle of Man.
What to do if you are worried about someone
If you are aware of something that worries you, it is important to act.
Doing nothing is not an option.
Immediate danger
If there is an immediate risk to life, call 999 straight away.
Concerns about a child or young person
If you are worried about a child or young person, you should contact Children and Families services.
During office hours
Initial Response Team (Manx Care)
📞 (01624) 686179
Out of office hours
Isle of Man Police Headquarters
📞 (01624) 631212
Please ask to speak to the on‑call social worker.
Email (office hours only)
📧 dutyinitialresponseteam.dhsc@gov.im
This email is monitored by Children and Families Division (Social Care) during office hours only.
Concerns about an adult
If you are worried about a vulnerable adult, you should contact the Adult Safeguarding Team.
During office hours
📞 (01624) 685969
Out of office hours
Nobles Hospital Switchboard
📞 (01624) 650000
Please ask to speak to the on‑call social worker.
Email (office hours only)
📧 ASTeam@gov.im
This email is monitored by the Adult Safeguarding Team (Manx Care) during office hours only.
If you work or volunteer with an organisation
If you have a safeguarding concern about a child or vulnerable adult:
- You must inform your line manager or safeguarding lead
- You should record that you have shared the concern
- Doing nothing is not an option
If you are a member of the public
If you are not reporting through an organisation, you should report concerns directly to:
- Children and Families Division or the Adult Safeguarding Team (Manx Care)
- The Police, where appropriate
Report a concern online
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Children and young people
Worried about yourself, a friend, or another child or young person?
Report a concern -
Adults
Worried about yourself, a family member, or another adult?
Report a concern
Complaints and Queries
The Isle of Man Safeguarding Board has a role in coordinating and ensuring the effectiveness of local arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. However, it is not accountable for the operational work of its partners or any other agency working with children and young people in the Isle of Man. Any queries or complaints about the operational work of such organisations should initially be directed through the relevant organisation’s complaints procedure. You should contact the organisation directly for further information on how to do this.
If you feel that Safeguarding Board is acting against the interests of children and young people or vulnerable adults and wish to make a complaint about the way we discharge our functions, you should address your concerns to the Independent Chair.
You can make your complaint in writing, by email or telephone using the contact details on this page. The Independent Chair will give due consideration to all complaints and take any remedial action necessary. We aim to acknowledge all complaints within 10 working days.