Skip to main content Skip to accessibility
This website is not compatible with your web browser. You should install a newer browser. If you live in Jersey and need help upgrading call the States of Jersey web team on 440099.
Government of Jerseygov.je

Information and public services for the Island of Jersey

L'înformâtion et les sèrvices publyis pouor I'Île dé Jèrri

Reciprocal Health Agreement between the UK Department of Health and Jersey

A formal published “Ministerial Decision” is required as a record of the decision of a Minister (or an Assistant Minister where they have delegated authority) as they exercise their responsibilities and powers.

Ministers are elected by the States Assembly and have legal responsibilities and powers as “corporation sole” under the States of Jersey Law 2005 by virtue of their office and in their areas of responsibility, including entering into agreements, and under any legislation conferring on them powers.

An accurate record of “Ministerial Decisions” is vital to effective governance, including:

  • demonstrating that good governance, and clear lines of accountability and authority, are in place around decisions-making – including the reasons and basis on which a decision is made, and the action required to implement a decision

  • providing a record of decisions and actions that will be available for examination by States Members, and Panels and Committees of the States Assembly; the public, organisations, and the media; and as a historical record and point of reference for the conduct of public affairs

Ministers are individually accountable to the States Assembly, including for the actions of the departments and agencies which discharge their responsibilities.

The Freedom of Information Law (Jersey) Law 2011 is used as a guide when determining what information is be published. While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.

A decision made 1 April 2011:

Decision Reference:  MD-HSS-2011-0012

Decision Summary Title :

Reciprocal Health Agreement between UK Department of Health and Jersey

Date of Decision Summary:

1 April 2011

Decision Summary Author:

 

Deputy Chief Officer, Health and Social Services

Decision Summary:

Public or Exempt?

 

Public

Type of Report:

Oral or Written?

Written

Person Giving

Oral Report:

 

Written Report

Title :

Healthcare Arrangement, Dated 1st Day of April 2011 Between The Department of Health and the Minister for Health and Social Services of Jersey

 

Date of Written Report:

1 April 2011

Written Report Author:

Deputy Chief Officer of Health and Social Services and the Overseas Healthcare Team of the Department of Health, UK

Written Report :

Public or Exempt?

 

Public

Subject:  Reciprocal Health Agreement with the UK Department of Health- signing of a new agreement

Decision(s):  The Minister agreed to sign the agreement laid out in the Healthcare Arrangement Dated 1st Day of April 2011

Reason(s) for decision: Within the limitations of the agreement, to ensure the provision of free health care for Jersey residents visiting the UK and likewise for UK residents who are visiting Jersey.

 

Resource Implications: £400k p.a due to the loss of income (Annual charges to UK patients for treatment whilst in Jersey since the cessation of the previous agreement).

 

Action required: The Greffier of the States is requested to arrange for the attached report to be presented to the States as an ‘R’ at the earliest opportunity.

 

Signature:

 

Position:

Minister for Health and Social Services

 

Date Signed:

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

Back to top
rating button