Views wanted on Manx way of life to 'shape future'

The 2025 survey is randomly distributed to 3,000 households

The views of thousands of Isle of Man residents on a variety of topics from crime to healthcare are being sought in a bid to help the government "shape policies for the future".

The 2025 Social Attitudes Survey is the latest annual consultation that is sent randomly to 3,000 households.

Feedback is wanted on issues from public services and healthcare to safety and crime.

A government spokeswoman said it would help to "shape government policies for the future and can be used to better understand public opinion".

It would also help "assess government initiatives", she added.

The voluntary survey, run by Statistics Isle of Man, runs until 6 September, and is accessible by invitation only.

'Representative'

The process was previously conducted annually between 2016 and 2019 but was paused due to the coronavirus pandemic and started up again last year.

The results of the 2024 survey found that housing and financial pressures were making local residents less happy.

While the questionnaire is sent to 3,000 households, the resident that completes it is decided by who has the closest birthday to the date the letter is received.

This is to "ensure that the responses are as representative as possible of the island's community", the spokeswoman explained.

Once the invite is extended, people can complete the survey either online, by requesting a paper copy, or by arranging a face-to-face meeting with a member of the Statistics Isle of Man team.

All responses remain anonymous.