2021 news

A mum, whose life was saved after cervical screening detected precancerous cells, is fronting a new health campaign urging people not to delay their test.

A report outlining the progress made in the first 12 months of a five-year programme to redesign Jersey’s health and care service has been published.

The Minister for Health and Social Services has responded to a petition calling for Radiotherapy treatment to be provided in Jersey.

As part of developing the Jersey Care Model (JCM) Jersey's GPs have been working with Health and Community Services throughout 2021 and will continue to do so, to start changing the ways in which care for Islanders will be delivered.

The Blood Borne Virus Department (BBV) and The Sexual Health Team within Health and Community Services (HCS) are supporting the National AIDS Trust campaign.

Health and Community Services has shared the summary and recommendations of an independent review of Adult Mental Health Services

The Health and Social Services Minister, Deputy Richard Renouf has made the following statement following the recent comments of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel:

Flu vaccinations for school children from Reception to Year 11 will be available at the General Hospital.

​Children and parents in Jersey are being asked to take part in an online survey about their dental care to help inform the Oral Health Strategy.

The Government is launching an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) System, which will modernise and improve the way patient care across Jersey is delivered.

​The public consultation on the latest designs for Jersey's new hospital will close this Friday.

Women in Jersey are being encouraged to speak up about their worries this Menopause Awareness Month.

​The year marks the 10th anniversary of Stoptober, a campaign that encourages people to stop smoking throughout October.

Health and Community Services is encouraging diabetic Islanders to look after their eyes this National Eye Health Week.

The Public Health Intelligence team have published five reports.

World Patient Safety Day was set up in 2019 by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to increase public engagement in the safety of health care.

Households that were randomly selected in August to take part in a one-off Health, Activity and Wellbeing Survey will have until 30 September to complete the survey.

Health and Community Services (HCS) is reminding Islanders of the Sexual Health services that are available this Sexual Health Awareness Week (Monday 13- Sunday 19 September).

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day which aims to raise awareness of suicide, improve education, and decrease the stigma.

Islanders who are living with COPD, Heart Disease, Diabetes, or asthma can now access the my mhealth app by using an online self-referral form.

Jersey’s public health function is being strengthened to better coordinate work to improve health outcomes across the Island.

​Health and Community Services (HCS) has been shortlisted for a Student Nursing Times Award for the student nurse experience in Jersey.

Health and Community Services publish their Quality and Performance Report for June 2021

The Maternity Unit at the General Hospital will undergo refurbishment from Monday 16 August, to include the Special Care Baby Unit and the provision of ensuite facilities on Delivery suite.

Jersey Midwives and the Alcohol Pathway Team are offering support and education on alcohol and pregancny

The Home Birth Service in HCS is seeing a big increase in the number of babies being born at home.

Throughout August and September, Health and Community Services is recruiting volunteers to help contribute to improving the Island’s dental care service as part of the Oral Health Strategy.

Islanders urged to give their views on the development of a new Public Health Law

​Hepatitis can affect anyone is the message from Jersey's Blood Borne Viruses (BBV) service for World Hepatitis Day 2021 (28 July).

Islanders have until Friday evening to submit their feedback on the concept designs for Jersey’s new hospital at Overdale

Jersey’s new hospital at Overdale is deliverable within the original target budget, according to a business case for the project published today.

Advice for Islanders during hot weather

​A drug that can reverse the effects of opioid overdoses has been made available for Islanders by the Alcohol and Drugs Service.

Islanders are asked to share their views in a public consultation about a new regulatory framework for social work and mental health services for children and young people operating in Jersey.

Local businesses who would like to play a key role in the building of Jersey’s new hospital are being invited to register their interest from today.

​Staff in Health and Community Services are raising awareness of the importance of HIV testing and early diagnosis to support National HIV Testing Day on 27 June.

Today, Jersey's biomedical scientists are celebrated as part of Biomedical Science Day 2021.

On Tuesday 22 June, the Minister for Health and Social Services published the initial report of Jersey’s Assisted Dying Citizens’ Jury.

Jersey’s Heart Team in Health and Community Services has been recognised for their work caring for patients who suffer blackouts (syncope). Their service will be listed as an international centre of excellence.

The du Chemin Suite, the new diabetic retinal screening room at the General Hospital, is now open for patients.

Islanders are being encouraged to book a free hepatitis test following the success of a campaign that began in May.

The Minister for Health and Social Services has lodged a proposition asking the States Assembly to approve new regulations on the branding of tobacco packaging.

​Islanders are being encouraged to join staff from the Respiratory Team at the Hospital and take part in a cycle challenge in aid of the British Lung Foundation.

A mental health and well-being module is to be embedded into every construction course curriculum on offer at Highlands College following a partnership between the Our Hospital Project’s Design and Delivery Partner and Mind Jersey.

This Friday, we recognise national Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Day by celebrating personal and professional diversity within the profession.

An initiative which will help Islanders with their mental health has been set up as part of the Mental Health Improvement Plan.

A new Learning Disability Nursing Degree course has opened for applications for the first time in Jersey, starting in September.

Jersey is celebrating International Nurses Day 2021 today by showing appreciation and gratitude to the newly qualified nurses who started their careers during the pandemic.

Jersey’s Mental Health Network is launching a series of videos featuring Islanders discussing their mental health journeys, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (Monday 10-Sunday 16 May).

Today is International Day of the Midwife which celebrates all the work midwives and maternity staff have provided during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month and the blood borne viruses team at Health and Community Services aim to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and reduce the stigma that surrounds it.

Applications are now open for apprentices who wish to be part of Jersey's biggest construction project in generations.

Professor Peter Bradley has been appointed as the new Director of Public Health.

A functional brief outlining the services patients can expect at the temporary health facility in the former Les Quennevias School has been published.

A new retinal screening clinic room at the General Hospital has officially opened.

Islanders born in 1951 are now able to get their shingles vaccine. Anyone born in 1950 who did not get the vaccine last year due to COVID-19 guidance or shielding is also eligible to get it this year.

Local students on the Bachelor of Nursing Child Field (Honours) degree will now be able to carry out their essential practice placements, at home in Jersey, when the course starts in September 2021.

As we celebrate World Autism Awareness Week, Health and Community Services (HCS) is delighted to announce a new independent advocacy service for people with autism and learning disabilities.

Jersey’s Mental Health Network is launching a new campaign aimed at helping Islanders with their mental wellbeing.

The first meeting of Citizens’ Jury on Assisted Dying will take place on Thursday 18 March.

Islanders are being invited to give their feedback as part of a travel survey which will help shape the planning and design of Jersey’s new hospital.

Virtual visiting and a drop-off service for patients' belongings are among a number of innovations implemented by Health and Community Services during the pandemic to keep patients and families connected.

Women in Jersey are being encouraged to “Beat your fear and get your smear”, as part of HPV Awareness Day on 4 March.

Health and Community Services patients can now benefit from a free-to-use digital app that helps them to track, manage and understand respiratory, cardiac and diabetes conditions.

Services across Health and Community Services will re-open to visitors from Wednesday 24 February.

Jersey’s Maternity and Special Care Baby Unit has achieved Stage 1 of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative, an internationally recognised award of quality care.

Islanders can now apply for a new Mental Health nursing degree without needing to go off-Island to study.

Clinicians’ design guide for the new hospital is published

Following a rigorous selection process, interim Medical Director and consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, Patrick Armstrong, has been appointed Medical Director for Health and Community Services (HCS).

New plans for Jersey’s infertility services

A new landmark agreement between General Practitioners and Health and Community Services (HCS) allows patient records to be viewed and shared electronically for the first time.

This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (18-24 January), women are being urged to take up their invitation for a routine cervical screening appointment.

Public engagement and communication plan for development of Jersey's new hospital

Islanders wanting to quit smoking this year are being encouraged to use Jersey’s Stop Smoking Service, Help2Quit, for support.

From today, Monday 4 January, Islanders will be invited to take part in a Citizen’s Jury that will address one of the most challenging of ethical issues; Should assisted dying be permitted in Jersey and if so, under what circumstances?