THE introduction of assisted dying laws in Jersey will “not please everybody”, the Health Minister has said, as he shared a personal story about the death of his father in support of the new legislation. Deputy Tom Binet and officials from the Health Department took part in two hours of discussion with the Assisted Dying […]
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Islanders back calls to change law hitting carers
HUNDREDS of Islanders have thrown their support behind a campaign to overturn an “inhumane” rule which prevents benefits for carers being paid alongside a pension – with a senior scrutineer backing calls for the law to be changed. Mark Jones, who lost his wife to cancer 13 years ago and is a full-time carer to […]
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‘Prioritisation’ scheme sparks Scrutiny fears over inequity and longer waits
A PROGRAMME to “prioritise” future healthcare treatment could exacerbate inequities affecting some Islanders and cause longer waits for treatment, according to a Scrutiny panel chair. After Health Minister Tom Binet shared details of the prioritisation policy which his department will use as a way of tackling an ongoing funding crisis, Health and Social Security Panel […]
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Health service: Islanders could end up paying “more for less”, Deputy warns
ISLANDERS could end up paying “more for less”, a senior scrutineer has said after it emerged that some routine elective procedures and treatments are being reviewed amid rising costs. Deputy Jonathan Renouf, vice-chair of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel, said that the Island is facing a “tough but necessary” conversation about the future […]
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One in five hospital medics on temporary or agency contracts
AROUND one-in-five members of medical staff is a temporary or agency worker, new figures have revealed. Consultants accounted for the highest proportion of non-permanent workers, with just under a third of the 107-strong team employed on locum, bank or agency terms. At staff grade level, the proportion was 18%. Health Minister Tom Binet shared the […]
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Assisted dying debate may be delayed again
JERSEY’S assisted-dying debate could be pushed back until late February next year after a Scrutiny panel requested more time to complete its review of the proposed legislation. In a letter to Health Minister Tom Binet, Assisted Dying Review Panel chair Deputy Louise Doublet asked that the debate be deferred to the States sitting beginning on […]
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Minister gains support for new partnership board
A PARTNERSHIP board is to be established for the Island’s healthcare sector following a vote in the States Assembly. Health Minister Tom Binet had proposed establishing the Health and Care Partnership Board to sit alongside the existing Health and Community Services Advisory Board, with the annual cost of £70,000 to be paid for using funds […]
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GPs make call for transparency in wake of new prioritisation policy
FAMILY doctors have called for “absolute transparency and clear communication” from the Health Department over a new policy that will evaluate whether patients can receive certain treatment using public funds. Health Minister Tom Binet unveiled plans earlier this week of a new prioritisation policy that would see an expert panel making decisions around the benefits […]
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Review looms over Health Minister’s new governance plans
A REVIEW could be launched into proposals by the Health Minister to change the way health services are overseen in the Island – including looking at the scope of two health boards and what powers they have to hold the department to account. Deputy Tom Binet this week announced plans to continue arrangements for the […]
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Stalking and non-fatal strangulation to be offences in own right
STALKING and non-fatal strangulation are set to become standalone offences under new legislation due to be lodged this year. Deputy Louise Doublet asked the Home Affairs Minister to provide an update on the progress being made in implementing the recommendations made in the Violence Against Women and Girls Taskforce report. Published in November 2023, the […]
