THE Islander at the centre of the JEP’s #TimetoCare coverage has said improvements to the services and support for unpaid carers and those receiving care have made the campaign “worth it” – despite falling short of the outcome he has been pushing for. Mark Jones said he was “obviously disappointed” that Social Security Minister Lyndsay […]
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Father’s plea to Minister: Change ‘unfair’ rule stopping carers from receiving pension
ISLANDERS are being made to choose between a home carer’s allowance and their pension, creating “added pressure” on families in need of support, according to a father who has been a full-time carer for his children alone since his wife died 13 years ago. Currently, the home carer’s allowance, which currently amounts to £1,183 and […]
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Changes following urgent review triggered by #TimetoCare campaign announced
CHANGES to services and support for unpaid carers and those receiving care are to be made following an urgent government review carried out in the wake of the JEP’s #TimetoCare campaign. Social Security Minister Lyndsay Feltham yesterday said she would continue “working closely” with carers and the organisations supporting them as she committed to a […]
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Jersey lags behind UK on allowing nurses to issue medical certificates
NURSES in Jersey remain unable to issue medical certificates for sick leave – despite being authorised to do so in the UK over three years ago. In Jersey, medical certificates can currently only be issued by a Jersey-registered medical practitioner, including a GPs and consultants. In the UK, registered nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists […]
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Compensation period for unfair dismissal to increase this week
LONG-SERVING employees will soon be entitled to much larger payouts for unfair dismissals, as the compensation period is set to increase from five years to 15 years or more at the end of this week. The changes form part of new laws to strengthen employee protections and increase compensation for those whose employment rights have […]
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Hard-hit households to get extra cost-of-living support
A SCHEME providing a one-off financial boost of more than £500 to eligible households struggling with the rising cost of living has been brought forward to this summer. Just under £2.3m has been set aside for this year’s Community Costs Bonus. The payment is normally made in the autumn, but Social Security Minister Lyndsay Feltham […]
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Free GP appointments for children won’t be means-tested
MEANS-TESTING GP appointments for children will not be considered by the Social Security Minister. Responding to a question from Deputy Max Andrews, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham firmly told States Members her position that GP appointments should remain free for all children, no matter their household’s level of income. In 2023, doctors’ appointments became free of charge […]
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‘It will take some time’ to assess impact of new minimum wage
“IT will take some time” to assess the impact of raising Jersey’s minimum wage to £13 an hour this year, the Social Security Minister has said. Deputy Lyndsay Feltham highlighted that the Island’s new minimum wage had only recently come into force, in response to a written question from Deputy Karen Wilson asking whether the […]
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Politicians move to end the Bailiff’s dual role
RENEWED moves to have an elected Speaker preside over the States Assembly, ending the historic but controversial presiding role fulfilled by the Bailiff, will be debated next month. More than a third of the 49 States Members have already signed up to support a proposition by Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan which would see the election […]
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Employment discrimination claim compensation to rise to £30k
The maximum compensation that can be awarded to islanders who are discriminated against by their employer will rise to £30,000 after politicians unanimously backed an amended proposition. Social Security Minister Lyndsay Feltham proposed changes to Jersey’s employment and discrimination legislation earlier this year. Debated in the States Assembly today, the updates were based on a report and […]
