2013 news

As a result of collaboration between the Health and Social Services Department and the Shelter Trust, Roseneath has been able to reopen services for homeless people

Hospital issues seasonal norovirus warning

Anyone in possession of ethylphenidate has one week to hand in the dangerous psychoactive drug

Emotional mother and father issue tribute following death of teenager

Colorectal surgeon’s work increases options for local care for Jersey cancer sufferers

Support offered to young people following death of 16-year-old Max Blandin

From next year, parents will be offered a vaccine to protect their baby against stomach bug rotavirus at the same time as their two-month and three-month immunisations

Islanders warned that new wave substances may be illegal, as well as harmful to health

Several key health statistics are highlighted in the Jersey Annual Social Survey

New specialist surgeon reduces the need for Islanders to fly to the UK for breast cancer treatment

Care Inspectorate confirms significant improvement in Island's care facilities

What do you think about proposals to extend smoke-free areas in Jersey? Have your say on a public consultation that will shape Jersey’s future tobacco strategy

Proposed investment of £297 million in future hospital facilities for Jersey

First student nurses study in the Pre-Registration Nursing Programme in Jersey

STAART programme encourages teens to think about alcohol risks

Historic Abuse Redress Scheme to transfer from Mourant Ozannes to Lacey Advocates

Group of nurses become first non-medical prescribing practitioners able to write prescriptions

Greater protection for children and young people through multi-agency approach

An ongoing modernisation programme sees changes to out-of-hours pathology service

A major pain management conference is to be held in Jersey for the first time

Changes are to be made to the cervical screening programme for women in Jersey

Health department pledges alternative means of moving patient care to GPs

Islanders have been warned about the dangers of a new type of ecstasy-style drug

Jersey's hospitals have intend to operate business as usual during the bus drivers' strike

Temporary structure will house new operating facilities at the General Hospital while existing theatres are upgraded

Jersey’s Medical Officer of Health is asking the public to give their views on whether it would be in the interests of Jersey's children if there were more smoke-free places in the Island

Report finds that smoking poses a much higher risk to an individual than exposure to radon gas

All are welcome at free lunchtime concerts at the chapel of Jersey's General Hospital

Babies born on same day as heir to the throne to receive framed banknote

Prolonged spell of hot weather prompts heatwave advice from Public Health department

Public Health confirms that it is investigating an outbreak stemming from barbecues

Jersey and Guernsey sign a shared contract for a joint air ambulance

Pregnant women in Jersey are reminded about the availability of a vaccination against whooping cough

The Royal College of Physicians has awarded a cancer specialist at Jersey General Hospital the status of RCP Educator

Nursing vacancies set to be filled by staff from Madeira as part of recruitment drive

Proceeds of a fundraising event have financed iPads to help stroke patients at the hospital

A proposal to reintroduce prescription charges would only apply to the General Hospital pharmacy

New volunteers have received training to help them assist visitors to the General Hospital

Essential resurfacing works will affect evening access to the General Hospital.

Islanders have until 7 June to comment on a new law about inadequate housing conditions

Experienced orthopaedic consultant appointed at Jersey's General Hospital

Environment and Health and Social Services departments launch a joint strategy to protect Jersey's air quality

Drop in sessions over next two weeks will give islanders the chance to find out more about fostering and adoption.

Reminder issued following the tragic death of a baby in Jersey

Children aged 10 to 13 who have not had the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are being offered free immunisations

The Antoine Trust is helping local families by paying for the appointment of a specialist paediatric cancer nurse for three years

Jersey’s bowel screening service has reached the first 100 Islanders as those in their 60th birthday year are offered the free test

Parents are reminded about the importance of childhood vaccines as part of European Immunization Week which runs from 22 to 27 April

Pupils will learn about a university-standard nursing degree that they will be able to study in Jersey

Islanders are asked to be vigilant about hand hygiene following rise in norovirus cases

There are only four weeks left for you to give your views on housing conditions and how they can affect people’s physical health and social and mental wellbeing

No Smoking Day 2013 follows a 'Swap Fags for Swag' theme, encouraging people to think about financial benefits of quitting smoking

Ambulances will promote life-saving messages about strokes

Islanders have until 30 April to share their views about housing conditions in Jersey

Survey which benchmarks NHS trusts finds Jersey scores well for child and young person care

Hospital costs for treating road traffic accident victims are to be recovered from insurance companies

UK experts deliver seminar on the abuse of people with learning disabilities and autism

Findus Beef Lasagne can be returned to the store customers purchased it from.

Nursing care is praised in an independent patient survey

The Health and Social Services Department has lodged tobacco control regulations which will prohibit tobacco advertising, promotion and display.

First Tower is the eleventh primary school to be awarded the special Healthy School Status

Health and Social Services Department staff who support Islanders in Older Adults Services are taking part in Dignity Action Day (DAD) on Friday 1 February

Diabetes Jersey has provided money for two posts at the Diabetes Centre

Deadline is extended to allow Islanders to have their say on draft regulations concerning food supplements and nutrition and health claims

New, larger service will help improve liaison with vulnerable children in Jersey

People in their 60th year will be offered a free test to screen them for bowel cancer