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News - 19 May 2020
This week, the Government is marking Mental Health Awareness Week 2020.
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News - 09 October 2020
Children and young people struggling with their mental health can now access immediate advice from a newly appointed practitioner.
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News - 15 October 2020
Islanders can now access a single page online which lists all the available support services for mental health and wellbeing.
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News - 16 November 2020
This week, Jersey’s Alcohol and Drugs Service will be joining 3,000 other groups across the UK for Alcohol Awareness Week.
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News - 09 October 2020
Developments across mental health services including upgrades to facilities, improved care plans, integration of departments and improved access to support, have benefited patient and staff experiences.
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News - 06 November 2020
Speech made by the Minister for Health and Social Services at the reopening of La Chasse
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News - 06 October 2020
Collaboration between Health and Community Services departments aims to give Islanders greater access to routes of care, with single assessments and care plans, offering positive outcomes for patients.
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News - 30 November 2020
A pilot scheme has been launched to provide young people in Jersey with free, safe and anonymous online mental health and wellbeing advice and support.
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News - 03 August 2020
The Mental Health Inpatient Units at St Saviour’s Hospital are now open to visitors, with strict COVID-19 safety measures in place to safeguard staff, patients and visitors and a maximum time of 30 minutes per visitor
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News - 08 September 2020
Work has started on a £7.3m project to build a dedicated acute mental health facility within Clinique Pinel at St Saviour’s Hospital, which was delayed due to COVID-19.
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News - 08 October 2020
Improvements at Orchard House have enabled better care for patients receiving mental health treatment in a safe and welcoming environment.
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News - 14 October 2020
Jersey is celebrating Allied Health Professions (AHPs) Day today, by recognising AHPs for delivering outstanding health and social care.
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News - 16 November 2020
Ministers have agreed eight additional public health measures in response to rising cases of Covid-19
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News - 24 April 2020
I’d like to provide an update on some of the critical areas which have been the focus of Health and Community Services preparations over the past week
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News - 23 September 2020
The Association for Psychological Therapies has shortlisted the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) as one of three finalists for an internationally recognised award for ‘Excellence in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy’ (DBT).
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News - 07 April 2020
Statements by Caroline Landon, Director General for Health and Community Services, Rob Sainsbury, Health and Community Services Group Managing Director, Patrick Armstrong, Jersey’s Medical Director, and Rose Naylor, Jersey’s Chief Nurse
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News - 28 April 2020
Islanders are being asked to look out for their neighbours, loved ones and friends during this period of lockdown, following a 50% increase in welfare calls to the States of Jersey Police.
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News - 31 December 2020
Three Government employees have been awarded MBEs and honoured in the 2021 New Year’s Honours List.
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News - 02 November 2020
A statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf
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News - 16 December 2020
Health and Community Services (HCS) has suspended visitors across all mental health services and companions from attending ante-natal pregnancy scans.
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News - 23 September 2020
The Minister for Health and Community Services, Deputy Richard Renouf, has lodged a proposition to the States Assembly to support the strategic direction of the Jersey Care Model, which is due to be debated in the first week of November.
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News - 16 December 2020
The Government of Jersey is urging Islanders to be alert to signs of self-neglect and isolation in their family and friends, and to report any welfare concerns they have.
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News - 20 May 2020
From tomorrow, Thursday 21 May 2020, indoor workplaces can consider allowing employees to return to resume some workplace-based activity.
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News - 28 May 2020
The Education Minister has today announced the details on the re-opening of schools, colleges and nurseries, from 8 June, for certain year groups.
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News - 04 December 2020
All nurseries, schools and colleges will continue to remain open until the end of term as they are not subject of any of the new public health measures and guidance introduced this week.
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News - 12 October 2020
The Government Plan 2021-2024 reflects the response to Covid-19 and the plans being put in place to protect our Island’s future.
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News - 06 April 2020
The Government of Jersey is working with local partners to help Islanders to stay well and healthy while Stay at Home rules are in force.
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News - 09 October 2020
Following an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases globally, departments across Government are reassuring the 1600 students studying off-Island (and their parents or carers) that support is available for them.
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News - 21 February 2020
On Tuesday 25 February, the second of 12 Closer to Home roadshows will take place at St Ouen’s Parish Hall.
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News - 30 October 2020
The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf, has responded to concerns regarding the Jersey Care Model ahead of next week’s debate in the States Assembly.
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News - 07 December 2020
The Education Minister has issued a statement to explain that schools are remaining open, but the situation is being monitored closely
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News - 07 August 2020
Statement from the Deputy Chief Minister, Senator Lyndon Farnham
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News - 16 March 2020
Caroline Landon has released a statement about Jersey's aim to Flatten the Curve of the coronavirus epidemic
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News - 11 December 2020
Safeguarding agencies and support services are concerned that the increase in COVID restrictions and changes to household routines over the festive period may result in cases of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants (SUDI).
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News - 25 March 2020
The Chief Minister Senator John Le Fondré has issued a statement regarding health, community and the economy
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News - 24 April 2020
Islanders are being reminded of the support available from the Alcohol and Drug Service.
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News - 17 November 2020
Deputy Jeremy Maçon has been elected by the States Assembly as Minister for Children and Housing.
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News - 01 November 2020
Following an announcement by the Prime Minister that the England will enter a month-long period of lockdown from Thursday 5 November, the Chief Minister has reassured Islanders that the same restrictions do not apply in Jersey.
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News - 29 March 2020
The Government has today announced that all Islanders should now stay home to tackle the spread of Coronavirus in Jersey. These stricter measures will take effect from 8am tomorrow.
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News - 02 December 2020
Islanders who are at higher risk of COVID-19 are being advised to take extra measures to protect themselves against the virus.
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News - 26 June 2020
Statement from the Minister for External Relations, Senator Ian Gorst
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News - 10 March 2020
On Thursday 12 March from 2pm to 7pm, St Martin’s Public Hall will welcome Islanders for the third Closer to Home roadshow.
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News - 03 April 2020
The Chief Minister has issued an update statement following the first week of the Stay at Home measures
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News - 06 November 2020
A statement from the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondre
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News - 14 October 2020
Students at two secondary schools have been tucking into a free breakfast before lessons begin as part of a new initiative to help improve students’ wellbeing and concentration.
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News - 21 December 2020
The Government is asking Islanders to act as their ‘eyes and ears’ in the community, by looking out for signs that children are experiencing abuse or exploitation.
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News - 20 March 2020
Statement from the Minister for Children Senator Sam Mézec
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News - 12 October 2020
Today the Council of Ministers has lodged the proposed Government Plan for 2021 to 2024.
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News - 28 August 2020
The Government of Jersey has released the first ever 6-month progress report on the Government Plan 2020-2023.
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News - 04 December 2020
Officers from the States of Jersey Police (SoJP) and Children, Young People, Education and Skills (CYPES) attended an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Awareness and Becoming Trauma Informed training day yesterday.