ACTION taken in response to long-standing concerns about the raised levels of the “forever chemical” PFAS among Islanders living in an area adjacent to Jersey Airport has been hailed as “swift, proportionate and evidence‑based” by the Health Minister. Speaking as the government published its official response to the latest report by the independent PFAS panel, […]
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Assisted dying legislation comes under Scrutiny microscope
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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‘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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Some health treatments to be “prioritised” to combat rising costs
A PANEL of clinical experts will be tasked with making “difficult choices based on evidence, clinical effectiveness and value for money” to streamline the health service amid increasing cost pressures. The Health Department has this morning confirmed that certain treatments and interventions for Islanders’ future healthcare will be “prioritised”. Public health director Peter Bradley and […]
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Scrutiny panel seeks greater Budget focus on women and preventative health
THE government has been urged to spell out actions that will be taken to improve health outcomes for women in Jersey, as well as a “roadmap” addressing key issues in preventative health. Twin Budget amendments lodged by the Health and Social Security Panel will, if supported by politicians during next week’s debate, require Health Minister […]
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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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New sites considered as long-term home for Crematorium
MINISTERS are looking for an alternative site for Jersey’s Crematorium so that funerals do not take place next to the new Hospital at Overdale. Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan and Health Minister Tom Binet confirmed to the JEP that they wished to identify a more appropriate location and had already held talks about possible sites. The […]
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“We are now further along than we have ever been with a hospital scheme”
THE new hospital has taken a major step forward after a construction firm that has worked on more than 400 healthcare facilities worldwide was chosen as the preferred tenderer for the project at Overdale. Health Minister Tom Binet said that work on the acute hospital is now set to begin during this term of office […]
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Rheumatology deaths investigation expected to conclude by March
AN investigation into the deaths of some rheumatology patients is expected to reach its conclusion by March this year, according to the Health Minister. Deputy Tom Binet said that a progress report on the matter is due to be submitted to the Health Advisory Board this month. In June last year, it emerged that the […]
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Work to change drugs law welcomed by campaigners
WORK to alter “archaic” legislation that categorises some cannabis products at the same level as heroin has been welcomed by campaigners, after the Health Minister confirmed that law drafting instructions had been issued to enable a reclassification. Deputy Tom Binet said the Misuse of Drugs Advisory Council had recommended that “cannabinol” and “cannabinol derivatives” be […]
