Social Security – Official Government of Jersey Blog

Paul Le Conte and Government of Jersey 10 April 2026 —

£1.5 million allocated to support charities from Jersey Reclaim FundThe Government has announced the second annual allocation of £1.5 million from the Jersey Reclaim Fund, continuing the Government’s commitment to provide long term, stable support for local charitable and voluntary organisations. Construction begins on new youth centre for St HelierWork has officially begun on a … Read more News this week…

Government of Jersey 2 April 2026 —

Review into bone densitometry scansAn independent review has identified potential concerns with the diagnosis and treatment recommendations of some patients who underwent bone densitometry scans at the Hospital between January 2017 and January 2022. Revisions to first-time buyer policy guidanceThe Minister for Housing has updated Jersey’s first-time buyer policy guidance so that more Islanders can … Read more News this week…

Government of Jersey 6 March 2026 —

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…

Government of Jersey 27 November 2025 —

By Deputy Elaine Millar, Minister for Treasury and Resources This year’s proposed Budget reflects a careful balance between supporting Islanders today and preparing Jersey for the challenges of tomorrow. Our aim is to invest in essential services – healthcare, children’s wellbeing, and modern infrastructure – alongside a capital programme that includes improvements to Fort Regent, new healthcare facilities and upgrading … Read more Building a stronger financial future for Jersey

Government of Jersey 20 November 2025 —

Ever wondered how Jersey’s benefits actually fit together? Whether you’re working, have just become a new parent, or are planning for retirement, these schemes are designed to support you through life’s changes. Each has its own purpose, but they also complement each other to create a safety net. Here’s what you need to know. Social … Read more Understanding Jersey’s Benefit Systems: How They Work Together

Paul Le Conte and Government of Jersey 7 November 2025 —

This week, the Government of Jersey shared several updates reflecting its ongoing commitment to inclusion, climate change, community wellbeing, and public health. Government response to Digital Harms ReportThe Government of Jersey welcomes the report from the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel on Digital Harms, with its particular focus on the risks to children … Read more News this week… update on support for carers, CI Cancer Report published, Children and Civil Status Reforms, and more

Government of Jersey 31 October 2025 —

This week, the Government of Jersey shared several strategic updates reflecting its commitment to public service, community wellbeing, and long-term development. Government confirms new operator for Havre des Pas Lido The Government has confirmed its intention to appoint a new operator for the Havre des Pas Bathing Pool which secures the future of the Lido … Read more News this week… Carers support review, new operator for Lido, orthopaedic registry and tenancy deposit scheme renewed

Government of Jersey 19 September 2025 —

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

Elaine Millar 5 October 2023 —,

My ministerial responsibilities run across both Social Security and financial services. Although I have had contact with many individual businesses across all sectors over the last year, it is great to have this opportunity to set out some of my key priorities for next year as well as updating you on some existing projects that I know will be of interest to you.

Malcolm Ferey 12 July 2023 —,

I have observed elections from the outside in the past and having worked for over a decade within the civil service, and more recently within the charitable sector, I have often noticed that this initial burst of energy tends to fade away rapidly as elected politicians revert to type and fall out of listening mode.