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Northern Information Leaflet

Department of Health and Social CareRheynn Slaynt as Kiarail y Theay

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Please pick up this leaflet if you are looking for help and support in the

North of the Island:• Health and social support• Recreational and support groups• Coffee mornings and lunch clubs• Something new to do?

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Social Activities

Northern Live at Home SchemeTel: 818015/244256/307760Services include volunteer befriending,assisted shopping and social groups asbelow:Coffee groups:• Ramsey Methodist Church Fortnightly Tuesdays 10am – 12pm• Bride Methodist Church Hall Fortnightly Tuesdays 10am – 12pm• Cooil ny Chibbyr, Andreas Fortnightly Wednesdays 2pm – 4pm• Kerrooglass – last Thursday of the month 10am – 12pmLunch groups: (Transport available)• Ladies Lunch: 3rd Thursday of the month• Men’s Lunch: Last Wednesday of the month• Mitre Lunch : Every Friday 12.30pm

Mitre Hotel, Parliament St, RamseySulby Seniors:• St Stephen’s Church Hall. Sulby,

2nd Thurs of each month, Guest Speaker & refreshments.

Northern Men in ShedsTel: Roy Kneale 307627Active social group for men over 55 yrs ofage, based at Ramsey Cottage Hospital.

Social Activities

Northern Live at Home SchemeTel: 818015/244256/307760Services include volunteer befriending,assisted shopping and social groups asbelow:Coffee groups:• Ramsey Methodist Church Fortnightly Tuesdays 10am – 12pm• Bride Methodist Church Hall Fortnightly Tuesdays 10am – 12pm• Cooil ny Chibbyr, Andreas Fortnightly Wednesdays 2pm – 4pm• Kerrooglass – last Thursday of the month 10am – 12pmLunch groups: (Transport available)• Ladies Lunch: 3rd Thursday of the month• Men’s Lunch: Last Wednesday of the month• Mitre Lunch : Every Friday 12.30pm

Mitre Hotel, Parliament St, RamseySulby Seniors:• St Stephen’s Church Hall. Sulby,

2nd Thurs of each month, Guest Speaker & refreshments.

Northern Men in ShedsTel: Roy Kneale 307627Active social group for men over 55 yrs ofage, based at Ramsey Cottage Hospital.

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Local authority sheltered accommodation activities

Cooyrt Balleigh. Tel: 814780Pilates: Every Tuesday at 1.30 pm Chat & Craft: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesdayof the month at 2pm – 4pm. Residents only.Coffee Mornings: See notice board for times and dates.

Kerroo Glass. Tel: 816207 Bingo: Every Monday at 2 pm. All Welcome!Art & Craft: Every Tuesday at 2 pm. Live At Home: Every last Thursday of themonth 10 am—12 noon All Welcome! Cooil Ny Marrey. Tel: 815953Knit & Natter: Every Friday 10 am—12 noon in Approach House. All Welcome!Church Speaker: See notice board for times and dates.Coffee Mornings: See notice board for times and dates

DHSC Day Centre at Cummal Mooar. Tel : 812138. Day Centre for over 65’sNorthern Carers Social Group. Tel: 686182. Supported social events for carers living in the North of the Island.

Reayrt Skyal Day Centre (DHSC). Tel: 686750Day centre for people with a diagnosis relating to mental health who would like to socialise in a friendly, safe environment.

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Other Services

Scholl Wellbeing Centre. Tel: 647400 ‘Drop In’ every Wednesday, Ramsey Town Hall, 10.30am – 6:30pm providing support, exercise and activities for anyone interested. Counselling service also available. Run by Hospice.

Manx Blind Welfare Society. Tel: 674727MBWS are an independently funded local charity which works Island wide to assist those persons who may have sight loss or difficulty with vision. They work with all age groups and in conjunction with the RNIB and Guide Dogs.

Age Concern Isle Of Man. Tel: 631740Age Concern provide services for people 50+, including: Computer Sessions, Information Service & Meals on Wheels.

Community Mental Health Service, Manx Decaf. Tel: 642879Support group for people suffering from dementia and provide assistance to them and their carers.

Crossroads Care. Tel: 673103Provides a range of services for carers.

Samaritans. Tel: 116 123Just having someone to talk to that isn’t family or friends can be a tremendous help. You don’t have to be suicidal to get in touch.

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Other Services Continued....Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Community Adult Therapy Services. Tel: 642511 Self Referral Available: www.gov.im/therapy

Live Well - Stay Well. Tel: 486641 Self-management supportive courses for people living with a long term health condition or carers.Mobile Library & Home Library Service. Tel: 640650Books, Audio Books etc of your choice, delivered to your door if leaving your home is difficult. Bibliotherapy service for groups or individuals.Alzheimer’s Society. Tel: 613181Provides dementia support services and information to Manx communities.Care in Mann. Tel: 628500Pre arranged transport service.Jurby Craft Club Tel: Elaine 451645 Meets first Wed of the month in Jurby Parish Hall 2-4pm.

Stroke Association. Tel: 616885Life after stroke support.

Parkinson’s Disease Society. Tel: 309409 or e-mail: info@parkinsons.im. Drop in day’s are the 4th Tuesday of each month in either the Palace Hotel or Mount Murray Golf Club.

British Red Cross. Tel: 639310 Wheel chair loan service for up to 3 months.

This leaflet was developed by the Northern Networking Group and will be regularly updated, however please note that information details and times may be subject to change.

For further information please contact Maria Clinton: 686182.

Printed by Mannin Group

Printed: July 2017Review: January 2020Origination: TBC

Useful Numbers:

Ramsey Group Practice

Appointments: Tel: 811900

General Enquiries Tel: 813881

Ramsey District Nurses Tel: 811834

Community & Hospital Social

Worker Tel: 686179

Silver Line Help and support line

for older peopleTel: 0800 470 8090

Ramsey and Northern

Districts Housing Committee

Tel: 810100

IOM Office of Fair Trading

Consumer Advice and debt counselling.

Tel: 686500

Ramsey Police Tel: 812234

Social Security Office Cummal

Mooar

Tel: 685685. Open Mon, Wed & Fri (9.15 - 1pm & 1.45-

4.30 (Fri 4pm)