TRAINING more healthcare professionals to prescribe ADHD medication could reduce wait times and improve patient care, a report has revealed. The Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel, chaired by Deputy Louise Doublet, has published findings that set out a series of recommendations aimed at improving Jersey’s ADHD service. Chief among these is a call for […]
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States Members vote to retain right for couples to file joint tax returns
MARRIED people, and those in civil partnerships, will retain the right to file a joint tax return when legislation governing independent taxation comes into force in 2026. The new law was passed by politicians in the States Assembly yesterday, with Members rejecting an amendment lodged by Deputy Louise Doublet calling for the removal of the […]
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Gender pay gap solutions sought
PRESSURE is mounting on businesses to publish their gender pay gap data following an action group meeting to discuss the disparity. Dozens attended BDO’s offices in Windward House on the evening of Thursday 6 June for the second Gender Pay Gap Round Table. Attendees included four States Members – Housing Minister Sam Mézec, Deputies Lucy […]
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Scrutiny panel to review Jersey's assisted dying bill
PROPOSALS to introduce an assisted-dying service in Jersey are being reviewed by a Scrutiny panel. In May, the States will be asked to decide whether assisted dying legislation should be limited to those with terminal conditions causing unbearable suffering, or whether it should also cover individuals with incurable conditions causing unbearable suffering. The fine details […]
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“Highly unusual” clause could allow relatives to block assisted-dying decisions
EXPERTS reviewing Jersey’s draft assisted-dying legislation have raised serious concerns about a “highly unusual” clause that could allow relatives to appeal a patient’s decision to end their own life. Independent advisors appointed by the Assisted Dying Review Panel have recommended that the States Assembly reconsider whether a third-party right of appeal should be included in […]
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Diabetics being given alternative treatments amid drug shortages
ISLANDERS with diabetes have had to use alternative treatments as a result of global drug shortages, a senior figure in the Health Department has said. But medical director Patrick Armstrong said that patient safety was not affected. Addressing questions from the Health and Social Services Scrutiny Panel on concerns over medication shortages, Mr Armstrong said: […]
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Scrutiny panel calls for more detail on assisted-dying plan
A SCRUTINY panel reviewing proposals for assisted dying have called for the Health Minister to provide further details about what is planned. Following a convincing vote by States Members in 2021 in favour of the principle of allowing Islanders the right to die in certain defined circumstances, politicians are next week due to debate details […]
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Minister recognises extra ADHD prescribing capacity is needed
THE Health Minister has accepted the need to “increase prescribing capacity” within Jersey’s ADHD service. But it has emerged that two nurses currently undertaking prescribing training have not “expressed the desire to work” in the team. Deputy Tom Binet’s comments come in response to a report published by the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel, […]
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Jersey States agree to IVF funding reform
MEANS-tested financial support for IVF treatment will be replaced and a consultation launched on what changes to make to the “archaic” funding model, after States Members backed an amended proposition yesterday. Deputy Lucy Stephenson, who has personal experience with infertility and is a founding governor of fertility support charity Tiny Seeds, lodged a proposal in […]
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News focus: What happened to Jersey’s sexual assault centre plan?
Plans for a purpose-built facility to support survivors of sexual assault have been thrown into doubt after it emerged at a recent Scrutiny hearing that the Government no longer has the funds needed to complete it — despite having declared violence against women and girls a top priority. Jodie Yettram explores how the project to […]
