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Multi-faith and non-faith services held at Jersey Crematorium will be temporarily relocated to a new facility.

Islanders who may be struggling with their mental health over the festive period are being reminded of the support they can access online and in-person.

The New Healthcare Facilities Programme has entered the next stage of the procurement process.

Public Health has published the second part of a joint report with Guernsey on local cancer incidence and mortality rates.

A two-week amnesty starts next week to enable people who to return equipment to Health and Community Services.

Women, who are currently not registered for breast screening, will shortly be automatically invited for the potentially lifesaving examination.

Islanders are being encouraged to get tested for HIV, if they do not know their status, as part of World AIDS Awareness Day.

Demolition of the dilapidated, unused and former healthcare buildings at Overdale is complete.

The Minister for Health and Social Services has thanks the Minister for the Environment for his careful consideration of the planning process for the Acute Hospital at Overdale.

Islanders are invited to an open meeting at the Town Hall to learn about changes that have been introduced to the Adult Mental Health Service over the last two years and help shape plans for the future.

Public Health has published the Life Expectancy and Healthy Life Expectancy Report.

Staff from Jersey's Ambulance Service and members of the HCS Resuscitation Service will be teaching CPR and defibrillation techniques for Restart a Heart Day.

​Islanders will be able to get their COVID Autumn Booster and Flu vaccines from Monday 7 October.

The Minister for Health and Social Services has announce the appointment of a fifth non-executive director (NED) to the Health and Community Services Advisory Board.

A Planning Application for the Acute Hospital at Overdale has been submitted to the Government of Jersey Planning Portal.

Islanders are encouraged to check their MMR vaccination status and be aware of the symptoms following the identification of a second confirmed measles case.

Health and Community Services has published proposed eligibility criteria for In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) that could see up to three cycles funded by the Department for women from a household with a gross annual income of less than £82,300.

Public Health are encouraging Islanders to check that they and their children are fully up to date with their Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations.

The Governments in both Jersey and Guernsey have published a summary of a jointly commissioned review of potential nuclear risks to the populations of the Bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey.

Health and Community Services (HCS) have published an update on the review of the past care and treatment from the Rheumatology Service.

Health and Community Services has implemented a new electronic prescription system which will reduce waiting times at the Hospital Pharmacy and improve patient safety.

Bowel cancer is largely preventable and is one of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in Jersey.

The Council of Ministers has lodged a report and proposition setting out detailed assisted dying proposals for debate by the States Assembly on Tuesday 21 May.

Over the coming weeks, meetings will be taking place with a number of key stakeholders as work progresses towards delivering new healthcare facilities for Jersey.

The Government of Jersey is pleased to announce the planned implementation of the Jersey Health and Care Index (JHCI), a collaborative project with the Island's General Practitioners (GPs).

Jersey and Guernsey health authorities have pledged to explore options for more joint working.

Health and Community Services (HCS) have today published the Royal College of Physicians’ (RCP) independent review of the Rheumatology Service.

Health and Community Services has appointed Roslyn Bullen-Bell as its new Director of Midwifery and Nursing in Jersey.

The Health and Community Services Learning Disability Service are partnering with Highlands College for a second year to teach adults with learning disabilities to read and write.

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Karen Wilson, and Health and Community Services has praised two senior leaders in Health for their work.

Health and Community Services have a range of undergraduate degree programmes available to study at the HCS Education Centre in Jersey.