The Manx Emergency Doctor Service (MEDS) is an ‘out-of-hours’ emergency service that will operate when your doctor’s surgery is closed.

The out-of-hours service is only for emergencies that cannot wait until the next working day.

MEDS opening times and how to get in contact - 

• Monday - Friday: 6pm to Midnight
• Weekends: 24 hour cover
• Public Holidays: 24 hour cover

You can telephone MEDS direct on: +44 1624 650355

MEDS telephone number is on the answer machine at each GP practice.

Noble's hospital provides a dedicated 24-hour Emergency Department service for people who live or are visiting the Isle of Man.

All patients are assessed by a nurse using the triage system and will then be seen by clinical priority. Understandably, the more serious injuries or illnesses are treated first.

When to use - 

The function of the Emergency Department is to treat patients who have either suffered a serious injury or accident, or, who are suffering from a sudden and serious illness or condition.

Anyone suffering from the conditions listed below please go straight to Emergency Department or call an ambulance by dialling 999:

• suspected heart attack
• chest pain
• stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
• unconsciousness
• heavy blood loss
• suspected broken bones
• deep wounds such as stab wounds
• severe breathing difficulties
• head injury

When not to use -

• coughs and colds - best stay at home or see local pharmacist
• old injuries or joint problems - best seen by your GP, at least initially
• queries about medication - best dealt with by your GP
• toothache - best seen by a dentist
• to get a 'second opinion' rather than using the GP service
• attend because you can't get a GP appointment until the next day

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