What to do if you are aware of something that worries you.
If there is an imminent risk to life then call 999.
If you are a child or young person and are concerned that yourself or a friend may be being abused, there is advice available on our website. There is always someone to talk to and you can contact either of the numbers below and speak to a trained professional about your concerns.
If you work for or volunteer with an organisation and you are concerned about the safeguarding or protection of a child, you must inform your line manager or the safeguarding officer/lead in your organisation - and you should record that you have shared this with them.
If you are a member of the public then it is your duty to report it directly to Children and Families Division or the Police.
'Doing nothing is not an option.'
Contact details for concerns about children are as follows:
(01624) 686179 (Initial Response Team, Manx Care) during office hours
(01624) 631212 (Isle of Man Police Headquarters) out of office hours and ask to speak to the on-call social worker.
In an emergency always call the police on 999.
Alternatively you can email: dutyinitialresponseteam.dhsc@gov.im This email address is monitored by Children and Families Division (Social Care) during office hours only.
If you work for or volunteer with an organisation and you are concerned about the safeguarding of a vulnerable adult it is your responsibility to inform your line manager or the safeguarding officer in your organisation - 'doing nothing is not an option' and you should record that you have shared this with them.
If you are a member of the public then it is your duty to report it directly to the Adult Safeguarding Team (Manx Care) or the Police.
Contact details for concerns about an adult are as follows:
(01624) 685969 during office hours
(01624) 650000 (Nobles Switchboard) out of office hours and ask to speak to the on-call social worker
Alternatively you can email to: ASTeam@gov.im
This email address is monitored by the Adult Safeguarding Team in Manx Care during office hours.