2014 news

There are a range of support services available to parents and young people

Take care in the kitchen to avoid food poisoning at Christmas

Jersey Talking Therapies is now running in most GP practices

Referrals can be made by GPs or professionals to the Autism Service

Waiting times, care and treatment at Jersey's ED all scored higher in a recent survey than EDs in the UK

Study provides local evidence to improve awareness

Online survey is part of major review of drug use on the Island

Lloyds funding to enhance training provided to doctors, nurses and paramedics

Four new providers have been chosen to give short respite breaks for children and their families

Outpatient hysteroscopies are carried out weekly at a regular clinic in Rayner Ward as outpatient appointments

Home-grown nursing degree courses to be showcased to potential applicants

Drop in sessions are available for Islanders who want to find out more about fostering or adopting.

Environmental Health Officers will support retailers in complying with the regulations

Health department confirms its role in advising on risks associated with radon and their mitigation

The Eat Safe rating is based on an unannounced inspection that assesses a business based on food law and best practice standards

Islanders with lung conditions are to benefit from a new specialist procedure carried out locally

Advice recommends high level of suspicion in event of unexplained fever in those who have been to affected areas

The Liberty Wharf drop-in day will showcase Island’s mental health services

New food hygiene scheme for all local food outlets

Report reflects positive progress on health and social care transformation

New programme will protect young Islanders without the need for needles

Lieutenant-Governor performs official opening of Oakwell after £840,000 project

Completion of £3 million oncology department marks landmark for treatment of patients in Jersey

Jersey's Freemasons have provided a new colonoscope for Jersey's bowel screening programme

Around 100 delegates are expected to attend conference for nurse leaders in Jersey

Jersey Hospice Care and HSSD provide new specialist palliative care team for Islanders

Following some simple guidance can help make your summer barbeque safer

Freshers advised to have meningitis C vaccine

Kitemark enables Jersey’s deaf and hard of hearing community to better access services

Summer message to promote the positives for young people and parents in Jersey

Reopened Clinique Pinel provides enhanced care facilities for older adults with mental health needs

Health Department issues legal clarification following dentists' concerns

HSSD open day is an opportunity for Islanders to find out more about the department, the people who HSSD work with, and to sign up to be an organ donor as part of national Transplant Week

Increasing numbers of mothers-to-be in Jersey are seeing midwives in community setting

List of authorised providers will provide reassurance for those needing care at home

Minister and HSS colleagues join British-Irish Council colleagues for drug and alcohol meeting

​Talking therapy will provide faster, more accessible services for mental health issues

More parishes to be included in Jersey Post scheme to look after elderly residents

850 islanders who used the A and E department in January are to be asked for their views for an independent survey

Proposed measures will bring Jersey in line with UK

The Fostering and Adoption team offered a pop up shop for Islanders who wanted to know more about fostering or adopting a child.

Islanders who want to find out more about fostering or adopting a child can meet the team and ask questions this week

New approach to provide feasible alternative to 'healthy foods' list

Positive action planned to protect children from second-hand smoke in cars

Latest report indicates 98% of babies are immunised, however the Public Health Department says there is no room for complacency

Shorter clinic waiting times mean improved quality of life for clinic patients

Laser technology by a new Health and Social Services Department consultant widens the range of treatment available at the General Hospital

The recent death of a 19 year old women from Liverpool who died from cervical cancer has prompted Jersey’s gynaecology consultants to urge women to seek immediate referral to the hospital if they experience symptoms.

Updated guide is now in print, as well as online, offering a resource for parents who want to be informed about drugs

Islanders reassured about fake email about blood results and cancer scare

Stakeholder consultation announced on draft law which, if approved, will regulate all care in Jersey whether in care homes or in someone's home

A new range of degree courses are available to attract more ‘home-grown’ nurses and midwives

Major project will herald new range of services for those living with dementia

Social workers in Jersey and across the world are marking World Social Work Day 2014 today.

Day of events to highlight help available for smokers through Help2Quit service

Opening of Evans House by Lieutenant-Governor provides additional option for homeless

National body gives accreditation to three services providing care in Jersey

Survey shows Islanders' support for greater protection from effects of smoke

Department earns praise from inpatients and outpatients for physiotherapy work

Environmental Health reminds householders about ways to cut condensation

Jersey takes active part in European Prevention Week, running from 19 to 25 January.

New arrangements will enable doctors working in the Island to remain registered with the UK regulator.

Revised version of drugs guide is sent out to Island parents