Category: Engagement

News this week… PFAS food and environment testing results published and support service for mental health carers launched

Support service for mental health carers launchedHealth 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 publishedThe … Read more News this week… PFAS food and environment testing results published and support service for mental health carers launched

News this week… Reaction to Blue Islands going into liquidation, major milestones in new acute hospital project and school staff survey results

Major steps taken toward new hospital at Overdale Three key milestones have been achieved towards the Government’s priority to build a new hospital at Overdale: a Preferred Tenderer has been selected, the planning permit has been received, and a local contractor appointed for development works. These steps mark significant progress toward starting construction. Bird Flu … Read more News this week… Reaction to Blue Islands going into liquidation, major milestones in new acute hospital project and school staff survey results

Why improving St Helier’s Public Realm is a win for everyone

St Helier is the beating heart of Jersey – a place where people live, work, shop, and socialise. But like many urban centres, it faces challenges: congestion, limited green space, and streets that don’t always feel safe or welcoming. That’s why investing in St Helier’s public realm is more important than ever.  The St Helier … Read more Why improving St Helier’s Public Realm is a win for everyone

World Children’s Day 2025: How Jersey Is Turning Young Voices into Action

“There should be no discussion about us – without us.” Those words, spoken by a young person, capture the spirit of World Children’s Day and the work happening in Jersey right now, writes Elaine Walker, Associate Director of Engagement, Participation and Communication in CYPES. This World Children’s Day, (20 November) UNICEF is calling on the … Read more World Children’s Day 2025: How Jersey Is Turning Young Voices into Action

Embrace the Difference: Inclusive Engagement in Action – Spotlight on Enable Jersey

“Nothing For Us, Without Us.”This powerful phrase is more than a slogan – it’s a guiding principle for the Government of Jersey’s Disability and Inclusion Team and the organisations they work with. At the heart of this movement is a commitment to inclusive engagement: ensuring that every Islander, regardless of ability, background, or circumstance, has … Read more Embrace the Difference: Inclusive Engagement in Action – Spotlight on Enable Jersey

Listening and acting: How Welcome Hosts are enhancing the customer experience for the Government of Jersey 

Since the Government of Jersey Customer Hub opened its doors at Union Street, the Welcome Hosts have been doing much more than greeting visitors – they’ve been listening, learning, and leading change. Through exit surveys and daily interactions, they’ve gathered valuable feedback from customers and used it to drive improvements across the building.  One of … Read more Listening and acting: How Welcome Hosts are enhancing the customer experience for the Government of Jersey 

Jersey Connections: Bringing our global communities together

The launch of Jersey Connections on 5 December in London marked an exciting milestone in our ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with the Jersey diaspora. The journey to Jersey Connections The concept of Jersey Connections began as a recommendation outlined in the Island Identity report: to build a stronger sense of belonging among those with … Read more Jersey Connections: Bringing our global communities together

Old Jersey Meets New

As Assistant Minister for External Relations, with responsibility for growing Jersey’s ties with the state of New Jersey, I have just returned from a very productive first official visit. One of the highlights was meeting the Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy, with whom I had the opportunity to discuss how we can grow our … Read more Old Jersey Meets New

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Behind the scenes: Children, Young People and Families’ Plan 2024-2027

By Elaine Walker, Associate Director, Participation and Engagement (CYPES) Having a clear vision of what you want in life can help you to make better decisions and can even have profound benefits for your health, happiness and financial security, according to research. There’s a lot going on in the world right now and with so … Read more Behind the scenes: Children, Young People and Families’ Plan 2024-2027