2018 news

Islanders who wish to quit smoking are being encouraged to visit their local pharmacies for support

A new Director General has been appointed for Health and Community Services

A number of roles in Health and Community Services are regraded after an independent report finds they were wrongly uplifted

Jersey and Guernsey officials will next week [Monday 10 December] formalise plans to work together to deliver high-quality health and care services.

The government has announced proposals for a new model of health care for Jersey, which is led by clinical professionals, and is supported by a modern, effective, efficient and restructured Health and Community Services department.

Jersey's Health Minister responds to report from the Hospital Policy Board

Health and Community Services launches a new campaign to encourage young women to get their first cervical screening test

The Health and Community Services department has organised two information sessions later this month for nurses who would like to return to the profession

The Health and Community Services department is inviting islanders interested in a career in nursing to find out more about studying for their degree in Jersey

Patients experiencing a cough this winter are being encouraged to try simple remedies or over-the-counter cough medicines first, rather than expecting antibiotics from their GP

Supplies of the ‘enhanced’ flu vaccine for people aged 65 and over have arrived in the island

Following extensive refurbishment, the island's blood donation service has reopened.

Health and Community Services has set about strengthening its governance arrangements following criticism in a recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General

Children with disabilities and their families are invited to sign up to a new register, which will provide information about the activities and support available

The Children, Young People, Education and Skills Department has launched a consultation into changes to the short breaks provision for children with disabilities

60% of primary school children have received the flu vaccination.

With only a week to go until the island's first 'Wellfest' event, islanders are being asked to remmeber to book their tickets for the free event at Les Ormes, on Saturday 27 October.

Hospital staff are launching an initiative this week to help patients feel more mobile and independent when they have to spend time in hospital

People moving to Jersey to take on essential roles, such as doctors, nurses and social workers, will be moving into new key worker accommodation next month

Health and Community Services confirm that the option of pool births has been reinstated at the Maternity Unit

Islanders can learn more about saving a life and find out about becoming a Community First Responder at Restart a Heart day next week

More than 2,100 adults are protected against flu in the first week of this year’s vaccination programme

Islanders are being encouraged to get involved in World Mental Health Day this week, which has a focus on young people and mental health in a changing world

Dr Turnbull writes to all head teachers to provide reassurance of flu vaccine safety for children

Children in Jersey will benefit from a newly refurbished Child Development and Therapy Centre

The new Mental Health Law comes into force on Monday, 1 October

New law aims to uphold human rights and support people with decision making

This year's Stoptober campaign includes optional carbon monoxide testing for pregnant women

The annual flu vaccination programme, which launches on Monday, 1 October, will offer the vaccine to secondary school students for the first time.

Islanders are invited to have their heart rhythms checked for free

Neighbouring residents and employees of Jersey's proposed new hospital are invited to hear updates and give their views at a forum this week

Health and Community Services are encouraging 70 year olds who haven’t yet had the shingles vaccine to take advantage of this effective protection against the condition.

Health staff will be asked for their views on the location of Jersey's new hospital through a survey commissioned by the Hospital Policy Development Board.

Jersey’s Health and Social Services Minister has welcomed the opening of a public inquiry examining plans for a new hospital.

The interim Director General of Health and Community Services, Anthony McKeever, responds to a report on governance from the Comptroller and Auditor General

Church service in St Helier coincides with Donation Awareness Week

Minister pledges more transparency in publishing data

Those living near to hospital site invited to raise their concerns

Ward to close for fortnight while essential work is carried out

Annual report showcases work of busy blue-light service

Bereaved relatives to be given special bags for transporting possessions

GPs in Jersey will no longer charge women for cervical screening (known as a smear test) from 1 August.

Interim appointee pledges to bring services closer together

Range of different organisations to showcases their services for mums and dads

Jersey's inaugural WellFest will include workshops, taster sessions and inspirational talks

Islanders can make appointments when surgeries are closed

Following a recommendation from the Future Hospital Project Board, the Political Oversight Group has approved the submission of the application for outline planning permission for the revised Future Hospital

Senator Andrew Green, the Minister for Health and Social Services, has announced that he will not be seeking re-election in May.

The fee for cervical screening at Le Bas Centre will be abolished from 1 June, and a contract with GPs is planned which would allow women to receive a free smear test either at their GP practice or at Le Bas Centre.

Children's Services remain hopeful mother of baby left at hospital will come forward

Surgery option available free-of-charge for medical support

Islanders reminded about the service offered by Help 2 Quit

A helpline has been set up for anyone who has been affected by the news of the newborn baby boy who was left at Jersey’s General Hospital early on Sunday morning.

Health professionals and police officers continue to be concerned for the welfare of the mother of a newborn baby boy who was left at Jersey’s General Hospital in the early hours of yesterday morning (Sunday 18 March)

Request for anyone with information about a baby boy left at the General Hospital early this morning (Sunday 18 March) to come forward

Proposals for a revised planning application for Jersey’s new hospital have been unveiled

Opinion poll finds two-thirds of Islanders say it is best for new hospital to be built on current site

Tonight's anticipated snow has led to the cancellation of both tomorrow's outpatient appointments at Westmount / Overdale and PTS transportation to day care centres.

Feedback from the consultation will shape the content of the proposed charter for homecare standards

Refurbishment project for former nursing home is completed

Health Department sources additional stocks of nasal spray porotection

Unit set to re-open in spring after three to four month project

Islanders with health conditions to benefit from pilot schemes