2023 news

The delivery model for COVID-19 vaccination will transfer from Public Health to Primary Care in the new year.

Christmas care packages will be delivered to hospital patients who are unable to go home over the festive period.

Hospital MRI waiting lists in Jersey have been reduced by 61% in the last three months.

Islanders aged 50 and over are encouraged to get their free flu vaccine at their GP or pharmacy, if they have not yet done so.

The Government is proposing a new approach to registering health and social care professionals in Jersey.

A newly refurbished trauma and orthopaedic ward will open tomorrow, Wednesday 29 November.

A new specialist nurse in preventative cardiology was recently appointed in Jersey thanks to a donation from the Island’s heart charity – the Jersey Heart Support Group.

Islanders who are yet to have their COVID booster are invited to 'rock up' to a local clinic this week.

This year’s Safeguarding Adults Week (Monday 20 to Friday 24 November 2023) has a particular focus on financial abuse and self-neglect, while also serving as a reminder that safeguarding is the responsibility of all Islanders

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Karen Wilson, is pleased to announce the appointment of the fourth non-executive director (NED), Julie Garbutt, to the Health and Community Services Advisory Board.

The Minister for Health and Social Services has published the Assisted Dying in Jersey Ethical Review report.

Maison Le Pape is temporarily closed due to storm-related damage to the roof.

Islanders who have been impacted by Storm Ciarán are reminded that support is available

The independent panel, set up by Public Health, to advise on the impacts of high levels of PFAS in the blood of Islanders visited Jersey last week.

Public Health Jersey has published Jersey's Life Expectancy Report for 2020-22.

In response to the temporary closure of the Jersey General Hospital surgical ward to visitors, Claire Thompson, Director of Clinical Services, has issued a statement.

The End-of-Life Care Partnership led by Jersey Hospice Care and Health and Community Services has launched the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Strategy for Adults in Jersey.

Chris Bown, Temporary Chief Officer of Health and Community Services, has released a correction in response to an external social media post regarding Dr Michael Richardson

Health and Community Services update on RAAC in the Hospital

Public Health has published Jersey’s Child Measurement Report for 2022-23.

The new Health and Community Services Board, established by the Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Karen Wilson, with agreement of the States Assembly in June 2023, is sitting for the first time

A specialist nurse will be able to continue providing care to patients with Motor Neurone Disease in Jersey until the end of the year, thanks to funding secured by Health and Community Services.

The Stoptober challenge, which actively encourages people to quit smoking, is back again this October.

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Karen Wilson, has issued a statement on the Assisted Dying Consultation.

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Karen Wilson, is pleased to announce the appointment of the first three non-executive directors (NEDs) to the Health and Community Services Advisory Board.

The Government has published the Jersey Mortality Report 2022.

Organisations across Jersey are being invited to get in touch with Public Health if they wish to take part in an event which aims to promote good health and wellbeing.

The Government’s annual flu vaccination programme will start next week.

Children and young people who are suspected of having Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) will benefit from dedicated clinics to diagnose the condition.

A report has been published on seasonal influenza for the winter period 2022-2023.

Students heading off to university are being urged to check they are up to date with their meningitis (MenACWY) vaccine before they leave the Island.

Eligible Islanders are invited to receive their COVID-19 autumn booster to ensure they are best protected over the winter months.

Health and Community Services have begun moving Outpatient Services from Overdale Hospital to the Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre

Lymphoedema Jersey who have provided an excellent service to islanders have decided it is time for them to close as a charity. For this reason, the services are in the process of transferring to Health and Community Services.

From Saturday 2 September, the hospital pharmacy will close to outpatients at weekends.

Health and Community Services (HCS) has now completed the audit of patient records that was recommended by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) as part of its recent review into Jersey’s rheumatology service

Following agreement of the States Assembly to establish a Board of independent directors for Health and Community Services, the Health minister is seeking to appoint a substantive Chair and a Jersey resident non-executive director

Jersey’s Blood Borne Viruses (BBV) service is urging Islanders to get tested for Hepatitis this World Hepatitis Day (Friday 28 July).

Islanders are being invited to celebrate breastfeeding, in a week of events marking World Breastfeeding Awareness Week.

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Karen Wilson, has announced a full review of the Island's Termination of Pregnancy (Jersey) Law 1997. T

The Government of Jersey is proud to announce the launch of "A Change of Direction: A Substance Use Strategy for Jersey"

Businesses are being asked to join the Jersey Breastfeeds initiative.

The Healthy Life Expectancy report 2020/22 has been published by Public Health Intelligence.

The specialist psychological support packages established following the Island’s three major incidents are now being extended more widely to Islanders as part of the Government’s ongoing recovery efforts

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Karen Wilson, has vowed to continue her commitment to engage with Islanders who wish to discuss matters relating to Jersey’s health and social service provisions

A new Consultant Rheumatologist has been appointed to lead Jersey’s Rheumatology Service.

Public Health is issuing advice on how Islanders can protect themselves against mosquitoes when travelling abroad this summer.

This Tuesday, 27 June, is National HIV Testing Day, an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage HIV Testing. T

Islanders who haven’t yet had their COVID-19 Spring Booster or their first and second doses have until Friday 30 June to book their appointment.

Women and people with a cervix who are aged between 25 and 64 are encouraged to book their screenings this Cervical Screening Awareness Week.

The Minister for Health and Social Services is confident that the new advisory Board for the Health and Community Service Department will play a critical role in helping drive up the standards of care provided to Islanders

Jersey children are invited to write letters to the tooth fairy in a new initiative being organised by the Community Dental Team in Health and Community Services and Jersey Post.

Parents whose child has yet to receive the MMR vaccine, or who missed out when their child was offered, will be receiving letters inviting them to attend a catch-up clinic.

The PFAS Scientific Advisory Panel has now been formed, following a global search

Public Health and Environmental and Consumer Protection have issued food safety advice ahead of barbecue season and the summer.

The Government has partnered with an external organisation to create an app library for Islanders to help choose the best health and wellbeing app for them.

Health and Community Services (HCS) is excited to announce its transition to a new electronic patient records system, which will go live across all departments from Sunday 28 May

The Government is asking Islanders for their opinions on the prevention of suicide in Jersey and the support services that are available

Jersey and the United Kingdom have re-signed their Reciprocal Health Agreement (RHA)

The multi-morbidity report 2022 has been published by Public Health Intelligence.

Initial feedback from an external review has been published

The Jersey Dementia Strategy public survey has closed with over 500 responses received from Islanders.

Islanders are invited to discuss what Jersey needs from counselling services for depression and anxiety at two drop-in sessions on Tuesday 30 May.

As the Government takes action to make Jersey’s health system fairer and more effective, a poll launches this week on Islanders’ attitudes to future health and care funding.

Coronation and Liberation Days Public Holiday Opening Times

The Government is recruiting for non-executive directors (NEDs) to sit on the Health and Community Services’ (HCS) Department Board.

​The feedback report from the second phase of public engagement on assisted dying in Jersey has been published.

Public Health is inviting Islanders to take part in a research project that will explore their health and wellbeing priorities.

Health and Community Services (HCS) is conducting an audit of patient records in the rheumatology service following a recommendation from the Royal College of Physicians.

Jersey has appointed its first midwife feeding specialist, a role which supports mums and their families with feeding their babies.

Work to bring Westaway Court back into use temporarily for accommodation has been completed, with key workers already having moved into parts of the site in St Helier in recent months.

A temporary Chief Officer has been appointed for Health and Community Services. The appointment has been agreed by the States Employment Board.

The Government of Jersey and States of Guernsey have launched a new Public Health Alliance.

Islanders are being invited to join a new Health and Community Services Patient and User public engagement panel to help shape the future of the department and offer feedback on its services and standards.

A survey has been launched to gather views on how Jersey supports people with dementia and their carers, and what we can do as an Island to become more dementia friendly and inclusive.

Caroline Landon, the Chief Officer for HCS and Rose Naylor, the Island's Chief Nurse, have advisedthe Minister for Health and Social Services of their intentions to stand down from their roles on 31 March 2023.

This No Smoking Day (Wednesday, 8 March) the theme is “stopping smoking protects brain health”.

Piemont ward in Jersey General Hospital has undergone a £1.3 million refurbishment.

Jersey has appointed its first full-time consultant in Sexual Health, HIV and Viral Hepatitis.

​Five independent experts have been engaged as part of a Change Team to help deliver assurances as to the quality and safety of care delivered to Islanders.

A new website transforming how adults with learning disabilities access information is now live on gov.je.

​Islanders are being invited to meet with the Minister for Health and Social Services to share their views on health and social care in Jersey.

Public Health statement in relation to the Government of Jersey Cervical Screening campaign.

A new role established to ensure that staff within Health and Community Services can speak up about any issues which stop them from being able to deliver the best possible patient care.

Minister supporting the Government’s “Don’t Put It Off” cervical screening campaign, which encourages people not to delay having their cervical screening test.