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Support service for mental health carers launched
Health and Care Jersey has awarded the Listening Lounge a three-year contract to work in partnership with Dementia Jersey, Focus on Mental Illness and Jersey Eating Disorders Support to provide support specifically for carers who support loved ones with mental illness.
PFAS testing for food and environment results published
The independent PFAS scientific advisory panel with the Government of Jersey has
published the results of testing on PFAS levels in food and the environment. The
panel has also published its interim report 4, in which it outlines the weekly tolerable
intake of PFAS in food and water as identified by global science.
Play Plan to improve opportunities for children
The Government of Jersey has today launched its first Play Plan, which aims to improve access to play spaces, and address concerns about safety and the growing influence of digital technology. It promotes outdoor play, inclusive design and community engagement.
Planning Enforcement Appeals dismissed
The Minister for the Environment, Deputy Steve Luce, has dismissed two planning enforcement appeals relating to the restaurant, formerly Nude Dunes, on Route de la Pulente, St Brelade. The enforcement notices will remain in place.
Digital Innovation Fellow joins Jersey Heart Team
The Jersey Heart Team has appointed Jack Devin as its new Digital Research and Innovation Fellow. He will work across clinical, research and digital programmes to build on ongoing research and explore the role of modern technologies in everyday cardiovascular care in Jersey.
Government welcomes approval of the Budget
The Council of Ministers welcomes the States Assembly’s decision to approve the Budget. The Budget reflects the Government’s commitment to balance and responsibility and the measures approved will enable the Government to deliver on its priorities for Islanders.
Protecting children from online harm
The Government responded to the online harms review with clear, practical steps to strengthen protections for young people in Jersey
Government and JFSC to launch digital assets Innovation Council
A new council is to be launched to help Jersey’s financial services industry remain at the forefront of emerging technologies and capitalise on the rapidly evolving digital assets market
Social housing age threshold reduced
The Minister for Housing has announced a series of changes to allow more people to apply for social rented housing
Community Engagement
Recent blogs spotlight:
Walking beside, not ahead: Alex Burnouf’s journey in Peer Support
Housing in Jersey: Building on Progress
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