2011 news

Young patients and clients are given a donation of 400 soft toys

General Sir John McColl and Lady McColl will visit wards to meet patients and staff on a seasonal visit to the General Hospital

Open sessions at Health and Social Services attract more than 30 potential applicants

Framework to benefit children and young people in Jersey is launched by the Children's Policy Group following the United Nations' Universal Children's Day

Open sessions will explain how nurses can get back into the profession

New computer system to manage breast screening

Deputy Bailiff will officially re-open new look shop and cafe run by volunteers

Islanders invited to think about their happiness and increase their wellbeing during World Mental Health Awareness Week

More than 90 delegates from small communities in attendance

Jersey Cancer Relief provided funds to extend HPV vaccine programme

Current Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr Susan Turnbull, is appointed to the role on a permanent basis

7,000 women not taking up screening which helps prevent cervical cancer

Lead researchers and clinicians in the field of autism to speak at major conference in Jersey

New legislation to govern the employment of children in the Island

The Minister for Health and Social Services issues statement

Islanders advised to check pain relief tablets

Minister for Health and Social Services issues statement following the death of Marta Dominika De La Haye (nee Klonowska)

Health and Social Services have set up a helpline following the deaths of 6 people on Sunday

Women urged to be screened for cervical cancer following soap storyline

Roadshow moves to St Lawrence after successful events in St Clement and St Martin. This is the last chance for Islanders to have their say on the Green Paper

Exhibition about Jersey's adopting and fostering families on display until 22 August

Final chance for Islanders to ask questions about the future of Health and Social Services at a public meeting at St Paul’s Centre

Young men in Jersey are being encouraged to use condoms in the ‘Protect and Respect’ campaign

Warning regarding possible dangers of dementia drugs available online

2 Jersey primary schools have achieved Healthy Schools status and they will receive their awards from 2 former pupils who are Island Games medallists.

Meeting to discuss the future of Jersey's health and social care

Pharmacy Locale to take over contract on 18 July 2011

Team of Jersey physiotherapists address World Physical Therapy Congress on their work

Change of supplier will not mean price rise this year for 400 scheme users

Infection can be controlled by not visiting the hospital unless necessary

People in Jersey with lung disease are being offered support through a new self-help group.

Public meetings will be held until consultation about the future of health and social care ends on 19 August

St Clement community support team and Ambulance Service join forces to offer Islanders an insight into Jersey's voluntary sector

The Children (Regulation of Employment) (Jersey) Order 201- is to be publicised between June to October

Multi-agency group set up to explore link between language and communication skills and young offenders

100 delegates will attend to learn about latest research

Tests offered as part of World Heart Rhythm Week by British Heart Foundation cardiac specialist nurses

Islanders asked to contribute to a public consultation about Jersey’s health and social care

Survey finds improvement in young people's health related behaviour

Macmillan Jersey fund post for 3 years to allow specialist nurse to help patients and their families

Immunisation expert to speak at European swine flu vaccination conference on Jersey's unique success

5 young people in the care of the Children's Service will live at the newly refurbished Brig-y-Don when it opens in June

Over 100 delegates from the Council of Deans of Health come to Jersey to discuss the challenges facing healthcare professionals

More families sought to adopt and foster children following success of 2010 campaign as National Fostering fortnight begins

Trainees picked after recruitment process attracted over 170 applicants

St Martin's Public Hall is to host the first parish care event

People from Jersey will no longer have to pay for treatment if they fall ill while in the UK.

British Heart Foundation provides £250,000 for local cardiac nurses

Specialist nurses who lead care for children across the British Isles come to Jersey for quarterly meeting

Nursing and Midwifery Council visits Jersey twice in March

School to have award presented at their open day after achieving 'Healthy School' status

Help2Quit team help Islander stop smoking after 54 years

Improved service for women who want to stop smoking while pregnant will launch on No Smoking Day

Jersey's chief nurse to speak to colleagues about challenges faced by nurses in non-UK jurisdictions

Dr Rosemary Geller to retire on medical grounds

Booklet for Islanders available so people can find out more about health conditions

Service redesign allows hydrotherapy pool to be taken out of Comprehensive Spending Review proposals

Health Protection staff working with the parishes to raise awareness about nuisance dogs and barking

Independent consultants Verita find good progress made with their recommendations at the General Hospital

'In principle' support is confirmed

'Catch it. Bin it. Kill it.' campaign relaunched to remind people of the need to practise good basic hygiene to stop the spread of flu.

Social Work Inspection Agency deliver presentations to staff and partner agencies