2010 News

Two sessions to be held at antenatal clinic

No outbreak, but small number of cases confirmed

Local bikers bring Christmas cheer and presents to children in hospital

Ambulance Service offer advice as cold weather is predicted

Product categorised as food supplement produces powerful bleaching agent when mixed

Major review will consider the services offered by Health and Social Services and how they will be funded in future

New arrangements to reduce long waiting lists and avoid missed immunisations

States to debate whether cigarette packs should feature graphic health warnings

Council of Ministers endorses strategy to reduce smoking

430 Islanders attend free clinics to mark World Spirometry Day

Consultants who already work at hospital will share role

Health and Social Services to hold 'Awards and Celebrating Achievement' evening

Vaccine recommended for Islanders with medical conditions

Free lung health tests

Breast screening above national standard

Health policy for aggressive patients

Jersey hosts drug officials meeting

Primary schools get health award

Rosewood House patients moved to Overdale

Special needs psychologist appointed

Statement on reciprocal health for UK and Isle of Man

Projects shortlisted for health awards

Hospital texts mean fewer no-shows

More ‘legal highs’ become Class B

Baby unit gets new equipment

Health appoint senior staff member

Driver killed in road accident

'Legal highs’ warning

Brig-y-Don submits refurbishment plans

Social worker up for national award

Review of hospital recommendations

National recognition for mental health staff

Lessons learnt in emergency exercise

Statement about hospital managing director's pay

Report studies public health

Help plan services for young Islanders

Care management showcased in UK

Growing up in Jersey

Deaf Awareness Week in Jersey

Respite for adults and their carers

'Legal highs' become class B drugs

Former social worker receives caution

Official opening for emergency department

Refurbished hospital facilities opened

Mephedrone now Class B drug

Clinic gets national recognition

Health Minister responds to exclusion review

Anaylsis finds low levels of banned substance

Workshop to develop children's plan

Progress for Brig-y-Don project

Students give artwork to hospital ward

Healthcare conference

Regulation of Jersey GPs approved

Art exhibition by local nurse

New interim hospital director appointed

Midwives fundraiser for Africa

Mephedrone becomes class B drug

Business as usual for emergency flights

New hospital director post created

New mums get healthy snacks

Electronic x-rays launch digital project

Norovirus: Hospital wards re-open

Health authorities warning on mephedrone

Norovirus slows but prevention still critical

Childhood vaccination rate up

Academic recognition for special needs advisor

Update on Norovirus outbreak in hospitals

Children’s Policy Group statement

Hospital visitor restrictions due to Norovirus

New Chief Officer for Health

Brig-y-Don to become centre for vulnerable children

Warning about cancer-causing Chinese herbal medicine

Health Minister attends BIC meeting

Launch of courses to develop communication skills in 3 to 5-year-olds

Following the publication of the Verita Report on 1 February 2010, Mr Day's exclusion from the hospital has been lifted with immediate effect.

I would like to express my sincere sympathy to the family of Elizabeth Rourke.

Women in Jersey over the age of 20 are being urged to have regular smear tests.

Heroin users in Jersey are being warned of about anthrax infection following the death of 6 injecting drug users in Scotland

The Division of Surgery has launched a new appointments reminder service for women attending colposcopy appointments at the General Hospital

Health and Social Services has conducted a consultation on the proposed Regulation of Care Law