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Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Deputy chief minister to stand down at election
Deputy Chief Minister Heidi Soulsby has announced she will stand down at the 2025 general election in Guernsey. After 13 years in the States, Soulsby, vice-president of the Policy and Resources Committee, said she was ready to "look for new challenges outside of politics". Soulsby said there had been "frustrating and disappointing moments" during her political career, but it had been an "honour and a privilege". "I have always believed that politicians should serve a maximum of three consecutive terms before taking a break and, as I have approached the end of this one, I feel it is the right thing for me to do," she said. Soulsby added: "I have put my heart and soul into the role of people's deputy, but I am ready to take time out to look for new challenges outside of politics where I hope I can make a positive impact." She began her career as chairwoman of the Public Accounts Committee before progressing to become the president of the Committee for Health and Social Care and subsequently deputy chief minister. "It is quite possible that I will stand again in the future but, for now, it is for others to come up with new workable ideas, try to solve current and future problems and be held accountable for their decisions. It won't be easy," she added. "I wish those who are elected in June all the best in the next term. I will be watching with interest." The next Guernsey general election will take place on 18 June 2025. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Future Guernsey 'movement' launches its policies Guernsey charities set out election priorities Polling officers sought for Guernsey election Guernsey general election proposed for June 2025 Guernsey Election 2025 States of Guernsey
BBC News
04-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
£270k funds for social prescribing scheme in Guernsey
A scheme that links people in Guernsey with activities to boost their wellbeing has been given additional government funding of £270, than 1,000 people have been referred by Bailiwick Social Prescribing (BSP) with 96% of doctors using it since it scheme was launched in 2021 as a four-year pilot with link workers providing personalised support through a range of options from physical activity and art to singing and green Health Improvement Commission has been given the funding by the Committee for Health and Social Care after evaluation of the pilot scheme. 'Increasing demand on health services' According to the BSP, 61% of people who used the scheme had fewer GP appointments in the following project also offers help with issues such as housing, financial worries and new funding will mean the scheme can recruit an extra link Simon Sebire, the Health Improvement Commission chief executive, said: "Social prescribing recognises the importance of the social causes of our health and the valuable contribution that non-medical community-based activities and support can make to improving personal, social and community well-being, and the challenges the Bailiwick faces in terms of an ageing population and increasing demand on health services."Deputy Marc Leadbeater, vice-president of the Committee for Health and Social Care, said the partnership with the charitable sector "is helping transform how we manage health and wellbeing from a focus on ill health to a wider consideration of what constitutes better health for islanders".
BBC News
16-02-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Survey launched in bid to improve Guernsey autism services
People are being asked for their thoughts on Guernsey's Autism Framework, which sets out goals for how services should be delivered in the island. The Autism Steering Group, which was set up after a recommendation made in the 2016 framework, said the survey results would ensure the voices of autistic people were heard. The Committee for Health and Social Care approved 11 recommendations in 2016, but said some of them have not been met due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and increased demand on the autism lead. Sian Ogier, from the Specialist Mental Health and Adult Disability Services, said the group aimed to give those affected "a platform where concerns can be raised". She added: "We would like to gain a better understanding through this survey of what you think is already working well and what we need to do to improve the current provision provided, while also taking into consideration the current financial climate and limited resources available."The steering group said the results would mean the framework recommendations remained up-to-date and survey is open until 5 March and can be completed anonymously.
