INDEPENDENT inspections of Jersey’s hospital, ambulance and government-run mental-health services will begin next year, with health staff being asked to confidentially share their experiences to help guide the process.
The Jersey Care Commission is preparing to extend its inspection programme following changes to the Regulation of Care Law approved by the States Assembly in November 2025.
All services covered by the expansion were required to apply for registration by October 2026. The commission said all relevant services were now in the process of becoming registered.
Inspections will begin in 2027, with the programme planned according to risk.
Chief inspector Becky Sherrington said the watchdog’s role was to recognise good practice, identify where improvements were needed and “hold providers to account for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care”.
“At its core, regulation provides Islanders with independent assurance about the quality and safety of the care they receive by setting clear, evidence-based standards and assessing services against those standards in a fair, proportionate and transparent way,” she said.
To help inform future inspections, the commission has launched a confidential survey for all Health and Care Jersey staff.
It will be conducted by Picker, an independent organisation experienced in delivering staff surveys across NHS services.
The findings will support the inspection process and help Health and Care Jersey understand staff experiences, recognise what is working well and identify areas needing improvement.
Ms Sherrington said: “It’s been really positive to see the engagement we’ve had so far from providers and we’re committed to working with them during the preparation phase.”
The commission will also hold two free public engagement events at Jersey Library on 12 November, from noon to 2pm and from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.
Providers and members of the public can attend to learn more about independent regulation and inspection. No registration is required.
The watchdog already regulates and inspects services including care homes, home care, adult day care and services for children and young people.
