2023 news

The next government Closer to Home event is on Monday 18 December.

Following the launch of Jersey’s free period products scheme in October last year, further locations have been added to the list of venues where products are available.

The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Elaine Millar, has formally provided her response to the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel this week, following its review of Income Support Benefit Overpayments.

The Minister for Social Security and the Minister for Health and Social Services have agreed a 7.7% increase to the weekly benefit rates payable under the Long-Term Care Scheme from 1 January 2024.

The Government is continuing to drive its Disability Inclusion Strategy through a campaign to raise awareness in the workplace.

The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Elaine Millar, is delighted that the States Assembly has supported her proposition to increase the Income Support component rates from January 2024.

Following the Minister for Social Security, Deputy Elaine Millar’s announcement in July, the new WorkWell service is now available

Today, Statistics Jersey have released the latest Actively Seeking Work (ASW) figures. There are currently 700 jobseekers registered as actively seeking work across the Island.

The Employment Forum have published their report on the level of minimum wage and offsets in Jersey

The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Elaine Millar, has published proposals for an 8.6% increase in income support benefits from January next year

The Government of Jersey is supporting the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative to raise awareness and support for Islanders with hidden disabilities.

The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Elaine Millar, is delighted to announce the completion of a review and enhancements to the Long-Term Care (LTC) Scheme communications.

Following the launch of Jersey’s free period products scheme in October last year, the Minister for Social Security, Deputy Elaine Millar, is delighted to announce that a further 22 locations have been added to the pilot

The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Elaine Millar is announcing changes to enhance the Pension Plus scheme. This scheme supports lower income pensioners with dental, optical and chiropody costs.

The next Government Closer to Home event is on Thursday 7 September, 3-7pm at St Ouen Parish Hall. The event is aimed at over 55’s and families.

The Government of Jersey has announced its commitment to provide continued assistance to vulnerable households during the upcoming winter season.

Yesterday, the Minister for Social Security, Deputy Elaine Millar, along with Assistant Minister Deputy Malcolm Ferey, took part in a Scrutiny Public Hearing as part of the ongoing review into Income Support Overpayments.

The Government of Jersey, in partnership with the Health and Care Partnership Group, hosted a vibrant and engaging "Closer to Home" event on a sunny day in the Royal Square.

In May this year, the Social Security Minister put steps in place so that Islanders can receive prescriptions to cover a longer period.

The Minister for Social Security is announcing a significant change to the way Jersey supports Islanders with the effects of illness during their working life

The number of people registered as actively seeking work remains at its lowest level since records began in 2011

The next Government Closer to Home event is set to take place on Tuesday 11 July at the Royal Square, in collaboration with the Health and Care Partnership Group members

The Social Security Minister is delighted to announce the early launch of the 2023 Community Costs Bonus to continue with the Government’s commitment to support Islanders with the rising cost of living

The Government’s Disability and Inclusion team's annual report for 2022 has been published.

The Minister for Social Security has published her response to the Employment Forum’s recent report on the operation of zero-hour contracts in Jersey, together with its review of specific employment protections

Following the success of the pilot programme, Revenue Jersey is relaunching its Community Helpdesk scheme this year. The first Community Helpdesk will be taking place at St John’s Parish Hall this Friday (16 June)

The Government has released independent actuarial reports which show the Social Security Funds continue to be in a good position

The Minister for Social Security is delighted to announce that an agreement has been reached with GPs to reduce the cost of a GP appointment for all Islanders

The Government’s micro-grant scheme, Connect Me: Connecting Our Communities, has reopened for applications for projects which give Jersey residents the opportunity to participate in cultural or physical activities.

Today, Statistics Jersey have released the latest Actively Seeking Work (ASW) figures, showing there are now 610 jobseekers registered as actively seeking work. This number is the lowest since records began in 2011.

The next Government Closer to Home event is on Friday 31 March, 9:30-12:30 at Trinity Parish Hall. It is aimed at over 55s so they easily access several community and charity sector partners.

The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Elaine Millar is announcing a £12 million investment in community pharmacies to be made over the next three to four years.

Speech delivered by Assistant Minister for Social Security, Deputy Malcolm Ferey, to the Association of Jersey Charities.

The next Government Closer to Home event is being held on Thursday 9 February 2023, 9:30-12:30 at St Clements Parish Hall.

​Statistics Jersey have released the latest Actively Seeking Work (ASW) figures, showing there are now 670 jobseekers registered as actively seeking work.

To support Islanders living in Jersey for less than five years, who may not have been eligible for other support a new one-off payment scheme has been launched.