Category: Community

Clinically designed, patient focused – how our new Acute Hospital has been designed around care

The new Acute Hospital at Overdale will house some of the Island’s most critical healthcare services including operating theatres, an Emergency Department, inpatient wards and Maternity. While Islanders may already be familiar with the Acute Hospital’s main features, what’s perhaps less visible – but equally important – is the thoughtful, collaborative planning behind the hospital’s … Read more Clinically designed, patient focused – how our new Acute Hospital has been designed around care

The Future of healthcare in Jersey: A conversation with the independent advisors

This blog is a conversation between the three independent advisors supporting the Minister for the New Healthcare Facilities Programme in Jersey. Their diverse expertise brings transparency, informed oversight, and a balanced representation of Islander voices to this significant infrastructure project. Dr Nigel Minihane is a retired General Practitioner with over 30 years of experience in … Read more The Future of healthcare in Jersey: A conversation with the independent advisors

Jersey’s Battle of Flowers blossoms in the heart of St Helier for 2025 

The iconic Jersey Battle of Flowers is evolving – and this summer, it’s blooming and spreading right into the heart of St Helier with the inaugural Town Takeover until Friday 12 September.  The shopfronts of 16 local businesses have been transformed into floral showcases, celebrating the rich heritage of this Island tradition while bringing a … Read more Jersey’s Battle of Flowers blossoms in the heart of St Helier for 2025 

Rowing for All: Connect Me

Building a Future in Jersey: the Economy

Tom Holvey could be said to specialise in island economies. Before he came to Jersey, he worked for a time on a rather more remote island, as Chief Economist for the government of St Helena. “There’s definitely something about an island mentality,” he says. “You feel you’re that bit more independent, more reliant on yourself. … Read more Building a Future in Jersey: the Economy

When cleaning is a serious operation 

A sterile environment is vital in operating theatres. We have all seen surgeons on TV dramas or docu-series going through extensive hand-washing routines before beginning a procedure, but who are the unsung heroes behind the scenes who ensure the environment and equipment used is clean to ensure patient safety and optimise recovery?  In Jersey, this … Read more When cleaning is a serious operation 

Clarifying the Minimum Wage increase 

By Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, Minister for Social Security  As Minister for Social Security, I want to take a moment to clear up some confusion surrounding the entitlement to the minimum wage. I know there’s been a lot of discussion, and it’s important to make sure everyone has the correct information.  What is the minimum wage?  … Read more Clarifying the Minimum Wage increase 

Housing: One Year On

Ambulance: Ready to Respond

Inspired by his colleagues and the lives they touch  As a Leading Ambulance Paramedic, Gary Vibert has administrative and line-manager responsibility for paramedics, ambulance technicians and emergency care assistants but maintains a front-line role by attending serious incidents.   His route to the career with the States of Jersey Ambulance Service came via a mid-life career-change … Read more Ambulance: Ready to Respond

A rewarding and fulfilling career responding to those in need 

  Charlotte Sutcliffe has been a paramedic for ten years having been inspired to join the ambulance service after witnessing emergency responders during the events of 9/11.  She joined the Yorkshire Ambulance Service in 2014 after completing the Paramedic Practice Degree and then worked on a double-crewed ambulance in Leeds city centre before joining the … Read more A rewarding and fulfilling career responding to those in need