2012 news

Community pharmacies will provide a stop smoking service in 2013

Ward remains closed and some operations are cancelled to help stop the spread of norovirus

Corbiere ward is closed due to norovirus, which continues to affect Jersey and the UK

Sir Michael Birt and Lady Birt will meet staff and tour control rooms at the Ambulance Station as part of their seasonal visit

Jersey Rugby Club's players will be offering special training sessions to a small group of students who use the Speech and Language Therapy Service (SALT)

People with chronic health conditions and pregnant women are being urged to have the seasonal flu vaccine

People in Jersey asked for their comments on a consultation about the labelling of food supplements and the health claims made

Report shows life expectancy is high but premature death rates from lung cancer and liver disease is concerning

Businesses can help stop the spread of norovirus by putting thorough hygiene procedures in place

Winning design will be announced during Bailiff's Christmas visit to the service

Medical Officer of Health asks Islanders to help reduce the spread of Norovirus

The first meeting between health authorities of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man took place yesterday

Jersey hosts the first in a series of meetings to discuss common health and social care issues

Islanders are asked not to visit the hospital if they are experiencing symptoms such as diarrhoea and vomiting

Islanders are reminded of the importance of thorough hand washing following a probable Norovirus outbreak

Jersey’s specialist heart nurses are honoured for outstanding patient care by the British Heart Foundation

Ministers from Health and Social Services Departments in Jersey and Guernsey discuss joint working.

Islanders given the chance to learn more about how surgery is carried out at the General Hospital as part of a national campaign to raise awareness about operations.

The former Les Chênes site has been refurbished and renamed 'Field View' by the young people who will live there.

States Members are updated on development plans for a new hospital

Report released before debate about the future of health and social care in Jersey.

Islanders travelling to Madeira urged to take preventative measures to avoid infection.

Measures are introduced to help safeguard vulnerable people living in our community

Essential provision maintained for centre at Five Oaks

National Health Service (NHS) 'Stoptober' challenge comes to Jersey.

Channel Islands homes surveyed to obtain information about radon.

Long service, unsung heroes and academic success celebrated in health awards ceremony.

Islanders asked to come forward to help transport patients to hospital appointments and day centres

Teams from across Health and Social Services are shortlisted for Quality Improvement Awards

The second phase of a three-stage intensive care unit project is completed

Proposals for major changes to Jersey's health and social care system will be debated in October.

Young patient from St Saviour wins South of England category in national hospital art competition.

South African charity to benefit from donation of medical equipment from Jersey.

Investment in more housing for vulnerable Islanders.

Routine monitoring of water supplies by the Health and Social Services staff has detected bacterial contamination within the General Hospital's Gwyneth Huelin Wing and in non-clinical areas within Queen's House at the St Saviour's Hospital site.

Health and Social Services is introducing a text reminder service for outpatients

Text message reminder service launched for Islanders after successful trials in 2 hospital departments.

Helen O' Shea, currently the interim Chief Executive of Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, will start work at the General Hospital in 2013.

Islanders have their final chance to ask questions and give their views on the future of health and social care in Jersey at 2 public meetings, both at St Paul’s Centre, on Monday 16 July

Jersey hosts British-Irish Council sectoral group meeting on the misuse of drugs

Islanders offered lung tests at the Hospital to mark World Spirometry Day

Another chance to discuss the future of Health and Social Services at a public meeting next week.

Islanders have 4 weeks left to have their say on consultation on proposed major changes to health and social care.

Funding from the Treasury means more community care for Islanders.

Women asked to remind their friends of the importance of having a smear test ahead of Cervical Screening Awareness Week.

First public meeting gives Islanders the opportunity to comment on proposed reforms for Jersey's health service.

Students in Jersey secondary schools welcome changes to their meal service and a move to more healthy options.

Volunteers who have something to give are sought for the Board of Visitors.

Islanders are being offered the opportunity to have a free blood pressure and pulse check this week as part of Heart Rhythm Week, which is a national campaign.

On 14 May 2012 Fostering and Adoption Jersey is to launch ‘Making a space for a child in your life is an amazing thing to do’ - a new campaign aimed at recruiting foster and adoptive parents.

Good nursing practice is in the spotlight at Jersey conference.

Islanders have shown significant support for changes to Jersey's Health and Social Services

Detailed profile offers a snapshot of health matters in Jersey in 2008 and 2009.

The Island has good air quality, says a recent report.

Clients are asked what they'd like day services to offer in the future

Managers and owners of businesses which serve food in Jersey are reminded to register with the Environmental Health department.

Islanders taking part in the Channel Island radon survey are asked to return radon detectors as the survey comes to an end.

The League of Friends have donated £10,000 for a new stretcher and equipment for patients who need to be flown to the UK for emergency treatment.

New vehicle carries life saving messages about breast and cervical screening.

Jersey's youngest children are to benefit from the Language for Life Scheme.

Open day will cover the treatment and management of tinnitus.

Authorities ask Islanders to be aware of the dangers of substances bought over the internet.

National no smoking day marks the end of smoking in grounds and buildings belonging to Health and Social Services.

Food standards agencies in the UK issue new guidance which is adopted by Jersey.

Appeal for space in the town centre to run a 2 week recruitment campaign.

Appeal for central location as team try to attract new foster carers and prospective adoptive parents.

Director of the Tobacco Control Collaborating Centre visits Jersey to offer advice about 'smokefree' move.

Queen's Nurse Institute director visits the Island to talk to local nurses about becoming a Queen's Nurse.

Reminder offered as a 2 month long campaign about bowel cancer awareness launches in England.

Care Inspectorate publishes an independent report on services for Jersey's looked after children.

New regulations bring Jersey into line with UK

Expert review concludes that there is no evidence to recommend that Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP) implants should be routinely removed

A new medical Intensive Care Unit is to open within the General Hospital.