THE Jersey Care Commission has stepped up its engagement with organisations providing health and social care for children and young people.
Dubbed the Care Conversation, the dialogue with those who provide and receive care forms a key part of the commission’s regulatory role, which was widened at the start of this year to include children and young people.
During September, commission staff hosted discussions involving the Education Department, Family Nursing & Home Care, Sanctuary Trust and St Joseph’s Care Home.
Details of topics discussed will be shared by the commission on its social media sites over the coming weeks.
Becky Sherrington, chief inspector of the commission, said: “The purpose of the Care Conversation is to share the value of regulation to the community, service providers and service users with Islanders.
“We see the role of regulation as adding value to these groups through setting clear standards that provide independent assurance about the quality, safety and effectiveness of health and social care services.”
Commission chair Glenn Houston added: “It’s important to know whether independent regulation is making a significant difference to the lives of those who use health and social care services in Jersey.
“The best way to find out is to ask care providers and care receivers about their experiences.”
