Category: Frontline

News this week…

Public Health advice on meningitis cases in KentPublic Health Jersey is aware of reports of meningitis cases affecting young people in Canterbury and the surrounding area, including students at the University of Kent. The risk to people living outside of the area is very low. Government publishes All Age Mental Health StrategyThe Government of Jersey … Read more News this week…

News this week…

Launch of the All Age Mental Health StrategyThe Minister for Health and Social Services and Minister for Children and Families will launch the All Age Mental Health Strategy (2026–2030) on Thursday 19 March. Statement from the Minister for Justice and Home AffairsThe Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, Deputy Mary Le Hegarat, issued a statement … Read more News this week…

Spotlight on Frontline: Supporting patient journeys with Outpatient Appointments Supervisor Alex Le Blancq

Every day, hundreds of Islanders rely on Outpatient Services to navigate their healthcare journey. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team works tirelessly to make sure appointments run smoothly, questions are answered, and patients feel reassured. One of those people is Alex Le Blancq, Outpatient Appointments Supervisor – whose calm presence and commitment to patient care … Read more Spotlight on Frontline: Supporting patient journeys with Outpatient Appointments Supervisor Alex Le Blancq

Spotlight on Frontline: A day in Dermatology with Kelly Ahearn

News this week… Support for Blue Islands employees, Offshore Wind Farm Report published and cocaine smuggler jailed

Cocaine smuggling disguised as chocolate – five-year sentenceJersey Customs and Immigration released a statement after Diana Bowmen, 26, from London, was sentenced by Jersey’s Royal Court to five years in prison for importing over two kilograms of cocaine concealed inside large Galaxy chocolate bars. Government publishes Offshore Wind Farm ReportThe Government of Jersey has released … Read more News this week… Support for Blue Islands employees, Offshore Wind Farm Report published and cocaine smuggler jailed

Walking alongside: A day in the life of a Senior Mental Health Social Worker in Jersey 

If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to work in public service then a conversation with Pioneny, a Senior Mental Health Social Worker in Jersey’s Community Mental Health Team, is a great place to start.  With several years of experience supporting adults facing severe and enduring mental health difficulties, Pioneny’s role is anything but … Read more Walking alongside: A day in the life of a Senior Mental Health Social Worker in Jersey 

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