2015 news

Environmental Health tips for an 'Eat Safe' festive season

The Limes, a nursing home owned by Health and Social Services Department will close by the end of April 2016

Services pledge to work more closely in providing future care

Pupils in years 10, 11, 12 and 13 not yet vaccinated against MenW urged to attend a drop in clinic Wednesday 9 December from 4- 6pm, at outpatients at the General Hospital

Simulated fire exercise to check ability of 999 services to respond

Partnership agreement provides training for staff working in 'end of life' care

Alcohol consumption remains ‘hazardous’ and among Europe’s highest in spite of recent fall

Life-saving vaccine offers protection to more than 4,000 school and college pupils

Environmental Health issues updated guidance covering private water supplies

Launch of new mental health strategy follows extensive consultation process

Patients sought to participate in clinical trials

UK specialists and academics who work in the field of learning disabilities will be attending the conference which is called The Healthcare Needs of Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Finding out more about fostering or adopting a child in National Adoption Week

Ambulance staff will outline basic resuscitation techniques at town event

Now in its fourth year, Stoptober is a mass quitting challenge organised by Public Health England and also aimed at the Channel Islands

The nurses will have access to the Macmillan support and learning network including learning and development resources

New Law will provide a test for assessing capacity and assist in forward planning

The Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in Jersey outlines best practice guidelines for those employed in non-regulated roles

A new group of Jersey student nurses have commenced a degree-level training programme for local nurses within the Health and Social Services Department

Norovirus type infection prompts alert about measures to limit spread of illness

Trinity School has won a competition to highlight the introduction of a new law banning smoking in cars carrying under 18s.

Beach-goers and swimmers warned to remain vigilant

Free vaccination sessions will help protect those who have turned 18 during the past school year, against the potentially lethal meningococcal W disease

Islanders are being reminded that they have one month left in which to give their views on a new Mental Health Law for Jersey

Jellyfish warning for Jersey’s north coast

Work on Robin Ward set to be complete by Christmas

Out of Hospital service ensures continued care for Islanders

Jersey funeral directors will now be able to transport the body of someone who has died suddenly or in suspicious circumstances

Survey's insight to shape the way drug use is tackled in Jersey

Guernsey event offers chance for Islands to share knowledge

You could become an Operating Department Practitioner with a placement in Jersey and study in the UK

People working in care organisations in Jersey can find out more about undertaking vocational qualifications in healthcare

Islanders urged to find out more at drop-in sessions

Unanimous Assembly vote confirms law change from September

Environmental Health officers highlight a dangerous germ which is present in raw chicken

Asthmatics who control their asthma properly can have a good quality of life.

Beauty therapy students offer skin consultations to colleagues and staff

Partnership between States departments and Andium Homes delivers lifelong homes in St Saviour development

Parents reminded of the importance of their children completing the childhood vaccination schedule through to secondary school

Six new drivers are wanted to help boost the successful scheme

Islanders are being encouraged to watch out for unusual bowel symptoms in a month-long campaign to raise awareness of bowel cancer

Environmental Health are reminding Islanders about the importance of hygiene while preparing food to prevent food poisoning

Around 500 health and social care staff will attend a unique conference this week.

A doctor working in the General Hospital has been awarded a police commendation for her part in life-saving teamwork

Health Ministers from Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man met to discuss areas of common interest

Independent members representing a cross section of the Jersey community are being sought for adoption and fostering panels

Annual campaign encourages smokers to stub out cigarettes for good

Environmental Health advising beach-users to avoid area

The survey was carried out across 10 - 15 year-old pupils in 40 local schools. This represents 86% of all young people of these ages in the Island

Representatives from the community and voluntary sectors, together with States of Jersey Departments and invited users of the service and carers will discuss the themes and views gathered during as part of the Mental Health Services Review

Survey reveals health habits of young people in Jersey

The new facility, containing two operating theatres, will be sited in the Gloucester Street car park and attached to the hospital's main theatre suite, enabling the existing theatres to be refurbished

If you are planning a trip to a local restaurant for Valentine's Day use our online Eat Safe ratings to pick the right venue for you.

Health and Social Service Department recognises and rewards innovation in practice at two award ceremonies

Import and export of the drug is illegal

Microbiologist to temporarily leave Hospital role to travel to West Africa