Emergency Information

Important contacts and procedures

Emergency Services

For life-threatening emergencies, fire, or serious crime

Fire & Rescue

Isle of Wight Fire Service

999

Nearest station: Newport (15 mins)

Police

Hampshire Constabulary

999 or 101

Local station: Newport

Ambulance

NHS Emergency Services

999

Response time: 10-15 mins

Medical Services

St Mary's Hospital

Main hospital with A&E

Address: Parkhurst Road, Newport PO30 5TG

Phone: 01983 524081

Distance: 20 minutes drive

Services: 24/7 A&E, all departments

Bembridge Medical Centre

Local GP surgery

Address: Church Road, Bembridge PO35 5NA

Phone: 01983 872570

Distance: 6 minutes walk

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-18:00

NHS 111

Non-emergency medical advice

Phone: 111 (free from any phone)

Online: 111.nhs.uk

Available: 24/7

For: Health advice, pharmacy info, out-of-hours GP

Bembridge Pharmacy

Local pharmacy services

Address: High Street, Bembridge PO35 5SD

Phone: 01983 872210

Distance: 4 minutes walk

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-17:30, Sat 9:00-13:00

Property & Host Contacts

Property Host

For property issues and general assistance

Sarah Mitchell

📱 07123 456789

Available: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM daily
Response time: Usually within 1 hour

Maintenance & Utilities

For urgent property maintenance

Emergency Plumber:

01983 400999

Emergency Electrician:

01983 401000

Gas Emergency:

0800 111 999

Useful Local Numbers

Transport

  • Island Line Taxis: 01983 400400
  • IOW Radio Taxis: 01983 400222
  • Bus Enquiries: 01983 827005
  • Ferry Booking: 0330 321 0001

Utilities

  • Southern Water: 0330 303 0277
  • Southern Electric: 0845 770 1900
  • BT/Openreach: 0800 800 151
  • Council (IOW): 01983 821000

Local Services

  • Bembridge Harbour: 01983 872828
  • Tourist Information: 01983 813818
  • Veterinary (pets): 01983 872333
  • Post Office: 01983 872626

Property Safety Information

Fire Safety

  • • Smoke alarms on each floor (tested monthly)
  • • Fire extinguisher in kitchen
  • • Fire blanket in kitchen above hob
  • • Main exit: Front door (keys always left inside)
  • • Alternative exit: Back door through garden
  • • Assembly point: Front garden by car

Utility Locations

  • • Electricity: Main fuse box in utility cupboard
  • • Water: Stopcock under kitchen sink
  • • Gas: Meter outside front door (left side)
  • • Boiler: Utility cupboard, ground floor
  • • WiFi Router: Hallway, on shelf by stairs