Category: Health

WATCH: Inside the new temporary facility for Crematorium Services

From today (Monday 1 September), multi-faith and all non-religious funeral services held at Jersey Crematorium will be temporarily relocated from the existing location on Westmount Road to the Members’ Room at the Royal Jersey Agricultural & Horticultural Society (RJA&HS) in Trinity. The RJA&HS Members’ Room has been thoughtfully refurbished to provide the same respectful and … Read more WATCH: Inside the new temporary facility for Crematorium Services

Highlights from the Government of Jersey

Here’s your weekly round-up of last week’s news, long-reads (blogs), and updates on important initiatives from the Government of Jersey. 📰 News New Code of Practice approved for Health and Safety Inspectors The Government of Jersey has approved a new Code of Practice for Health and Safety Inspectors, aiming to enhance transparency and consistency in … Read more Highlights from the Government of Jersey

Delivering more than Healthcare – the Social Value of the new Acute Hospital

The New Healthcare Facilities Programme (NHFP) is about more than bricks and mortar – through the Programme’s Social Value targets, it has committed to creating lasting benefits for Jersey that will go far beyond the improved healthcare services that can be delivered owing to the new buildings and infrastructure. What is social value – and … Read more Delivering more than Healthcare – the Social Value of the new Acute Hospital

Highlights from the Government of Jersey

Here’s your weekly round-up of last week’s news, long-reads (blogs), and updates on important initiatives from the Government of Jersey. 📰 News Public realm improvements begin in St Helier Work has officially started on the first phase of the Public Realm Enhancement Scheme in St Helier. This initiative will transform key areas of the town centre, making … Read more Highlights from the Government of Jersey

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

Handling with care

Driven to help those in need: An important cog in the health services wheel

José Livramento has spent three decades working with members of the public in different sectors of society so taking a role with the Patient Transport Services (PTS) team was a natural move for him. He was aware of the value and importance of the transport services offered to vulnerable members of the community and this … Read more Driven to help those in need: An important cog in the health services wheel

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 

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