2020 news

A report by Public Health England’s National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service has been published providing statistics on cancers in the Channel Islands from 2003 to 2016.

The Government of Jersey is asking for healthcare professionals who are registered, practiced, or retired from health work, to help deliver the COVID-19 vaccine.

Invitation to health partners for online briefing session on governance proposals

Today, on World AIDS Day, Health and Community Services is urging Islanders to “#RockTheRibbon” and celebrate the fact that we are winning the fight against HIV.

Jersey’s General Practitioners can now order X-rays and radiology tests for patients electronically for the first time.

Statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services on the Jersey Care Model

Speech made by the Minister for Health and Social Services at the reopening of La Chasse

We have been advised that there have been six confirmed positive cases of Covid-19 in one group of healthcare workers in the department.

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf, has responded to concerns regarding the Jersey Care Model ahead of next week’s debate in the States Assembly.

A Director of Improvement and Innovation has been appointed for Health and Community Services

Breast Cancer Screening services have resumed at the General Hospital after appointments were disrupted in March due to COVID-19.

World Menopause Day raises awareness of ovarian condition

Islanders can now access a single page online which lists all the available support services for mental health and wellbeing.

Jersey is celebrating Allied Health Professions (AHPs) Day today, by recognising AHPs for delivering outstanding health and social care.

Developments across mental health services including upgrades to facilities, improved care plans, integration of departments and improved access to support, have benefited patient and staff experiences.

Islanders are being advised against taking children trick or treating this Halloween due to risks associated with the Coronavirus pandemic.

Children and young people struggling with their mental health can now access immediate advice from a newly appointed practitioner.

Improvements at Orchard House have enabled better care for patients receiving mental health treatment in a safe and welcoming environment.

Collaboration between Health and Community Services departments aims to give Islanders greater access to routes of care, with single assessments and care plans, offering positive outcomes for patients.

Local dieticians will be joining a national campaign to highlight the importance of good nutrition and hydration as part of Malnutrition Awareness Week 2020.

Three senior nurses and a health care assistant have reflected on their time at the General Hospital and working through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stoptober encourages people to quit smoking for the first 28 days of October and is back for the ninth year running. Evidence shows that not smoking a single puff for 28 days significantly increases the chances of giving up for good.

The Association for Psychological Therapies has shortlisted the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) as one of three finalists for an internationally recognised award for ‘Excellence in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy’ (DBT).

The Minister for Health and Community Services, Deputy Richard Renouf, has lodged a proposition to the States Assembly to support the strategic direction of the Jersey Care Model, which is due to be debated in the first week of November.

Work has started on a £7.3m project to build a dedicated acute mental health facility within Clinique Pinel at St Saviour’s Hospital, which was delayed due to COVID-19.

‘Our Hospital’ site shortlist reduced from five to two

A Domestic Homicide Review has been commissioned by the Safeguarding Partnership Board

Islanders are being reminded about the potential health risks associated with hot weather as Jersey Met has forecast a heatwave.

The Assisted Reproductive Unit (ARU), which paused treatment due to the coronavirus pandemic, is to re-open at a dedicated facility at Overdale Hospital from today.

The Government of Jersey, together with the States of Guernsey, have transferred the Channel Islands Air Ambulance agreement to Gama Aviation, with the aim of securing the long-term sustainability and resilience of the service.

From Friday 26 June, Islanders are advised to maintain a physical distance of 1 metre or more from people outside of their household.

More than 10,000 people have now had a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test as part of the Covid-19 testing strategy. Of these 10,093 people there have been 318 positive cases.

The construction firm behind the building of the new Les Quennevais School, Jersey’s Police Headquarters and the redevelopment of College Gardens will spearhead a consortium to build Jersey’s new hospital.

The Minister for the Environment has published new Supplementary Planning Guidance to inform any future planning application for a new hospital.

This week, the Government is marking Mental Health Awareness Week 2020.

International Nurses Day 2020 on Tuesday, 12 May.

Midwives celebrated International Day of the Midwife yesterday (Tuesday 5 May).

Islanders who urgently need to see a GP this Bank Holiday weekend are being asked to contact the out-of-hours GP service.

On Tuesday 7 April a military helicopter landed at Jersey Airport to transfer a patient requiring emergency care to Southampton General Hospital.

A campaign has today been launched (Monday 9 March 2020) to celebrate the work of Jersey’s nurses and midwives.

Islanders are being invited to make written submissions about any relevant information that they think should be considered by the Our Hospital Citizens’ Panel.

A helpline has been launched by Health and Community Services for anybody who is concerned that they may have Coronavirus.

People born in 1950 are eligible to receive the shingles vaccine

The Minister for Health and Social Services has published the details of the Citizens' Jury which will be established to consider the issue of assisted dying

The Environment Minister has issued draft supplementary planning guidance to inform any future planning application for a new hospital.

Health and Community Services have confirmed that an individual with flu-like symptoms is in isolation as a precautionary measure, after having arrived in Jersey from a country known to have cases of Coronavirus.

A young carer is to host an assembly to highlight to her classmates and teachers the daily challenges she faces

The Government Plan commits the Government to develop a scheme to address access for financially vulnerable groups to primary care services

To coincide with Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, doctors in Health and Community Services are highlighting four ways women can reduce their risk of developing cervical cancer.

The Hospital and Jersey's Ambulance Service continue to be very busy