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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Public invited to give views on Jersey cannabis policy
The government is asking people to have their say on Jersey's approach to recreational cannabis online survey has been launched alongside a focus group meeting to help the government inform on its approach to the current Class C States of Jersey made it possible in 2018 for islanders to be prescribed cannabis-based products for medicinal use, but decided not to decriminalise cannabis in June Minister for Health and Social Services Deputy Tom Binet said he would "encourage everyone to take a few minutes to have their say". He said: "We want to make sure islanders have the chance to share their views on recreational cannabis policy, and this survey is an important part of that. "Understanding public opinion will allow the Assembly to ensure that any future decisions are informed by the views of islanders."The consultation is open until Friday 11 July.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
'No compensation route' for Jersey rheumatology patients
Jersey's health department has said there is no compensation route available to patients of the island's rheumatology service, after an independent report found serious failings.A "significant number" of patients are said by lawyers to be seeking legal some cases, patients were wrongly diagnosed and got the wrong medication. The report was conducted after the deaths of 182 rheumatology patients in Jersey since health department said it had been looking into a compensation scheme but no such route was currently available and it had advised anyone wishing to make a claim to contact the Citizens Advice Bureau. A Royal College of Physicians report found the standard of care provided by the service in 2023 to be "well below" an acceptable April 2024, Deputy Tom Binet, minister for health and social services, said he was committed to publishing an action plan by the end of June that year to ensure the completion of recommendations included within the Jonathan Renouf has since tabled a written question to the States, requesting an update and asking if the department was still considering a group compensation department said it had been exploring the possibility of a compensation scheme in relation to rheumatology complaints and claims, but "currently there is no such route available". "Patients and relatives are being advised to seek independent on-Island legal advice should they wish to consider making a claim," the department response went on to say that Citizens Advice Jersey might be able to provide further information on how to do health department said 12 of the recommendations made in the review had now been implemented, with a further five nearing were four outstanding recommendations that still needed to be actioned, including a full rollout of electronic prescribing and medicines administration across all outpatient licensing and full functionality of this was dependent on future funding and digital service capacity and "this remains a strategic priority for 2026", the response added. A spokesperson for Viberts law firm, which represents a "significant number" of patients, said: "This news has been disappointing and continues our concern that individuals may be effectively prohibited from obtaining compensation which we do not consider is a just or fair position."Where this affects our clients or people that have made inquiries with Viberts we will be considering alternative action on a case-by-case basis."Viberts remained committed to assisting individuals with claims through the standard Royal Court process, they added. Analysis By Ammar Ebrahim, BBC Jersey political reporter The news that there won't be a compensation scheme will come as a huge blow to those impacted by failings in patient who was given wrong medication that damaged her liver told me that "having them insist that those affected go to the expense of suing them is denying those who cant afford to do that any recourse. It adds insult to injury".What will make this more uncomfortable for the government is that the law firm representing some of the people impacted by the failings in rheumatology say this decision is neither "just or fair".Health leaders have said rheumatology is a different department now but for those patients who have found out a compensation scheme is no longer an option, that will be of little comfort.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Dementia Jersey welcomes contract extension
A project offering support and activities for people with new cases or mild dementia is set to continue in Jersey. Dementia Jersey's Meeting Place Project has been granted a renewed three-year contract with Health and Care Jersey. Launched in 2021 with government funding, the project offers weekly sessions in St Clement and St Helier, providing support, brain-stimulating activities, and light exercise for those diagnosed with the condition. Ann-Marie Self, diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2023, said the scheme was "great because I don't feel like I'm alone with my diagnosis - everyone is different but we all have this in common". The project, which also runs in St Martin, St Brelade, and St Ouen, has been praised by participants and their families. Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Tom Binet, said Meeting Place "provides invaluable support for islanders as they navigate their diagnosis". Claudine Snape, Dementia Jersey chief executive, said: "We're incredibly grateful to Health and Care Jersey and the Government of Jersey for their continued support. "This renewed funding ensures that people living with dementia can access the help they need in a supportive and stimulating environment." Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Dementia campaign launched on brain health Jersey's first dementia strategy published More than 120 people sign up to dementia challenge Government of Jersey Dementia Jersey
BBC News
28-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Dementia Jersey welcomes contract extension
A project offering support and activities for people with new cases or mild dementia is set to continue in Jersey's Meeting Place Project has been granted a renewed three-year contract with Health and Care in 2021 with government funding, the project offers weekly sessions in St Clement and St Helier, providing support, brain-stimulating activities, and light exercise for those diagnosed with the Self, diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2023, said the scheme was "great because I don't feel like I'm alone with my diagnosis - everyone is different but we all have this in common". 'Incredibly grateful' The project, which also runs in St Martin, St Brelade, and St Ouen, has been praised by participants and their families. Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Tom Binet, said Meeting Place "provides invaluable support for islanders as they navigate their diagnosis".Claudine Snape, Dementia Jersey chief executive, said: "We're incredibly grateful to Health and Care Jersey and the Government of Jersey for their continued support. "This renewed funding ensures that people living with dementia can access the help they need in a supportive and stimulating environment."
BBC News
02-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
More Jersey blood tests recommended in new PFAS report
A series of recommendations have been made in a report looking at concerns about "forever chemicals" in Jersey's water report sets out 13 recommendations on blood testing, re-testing, and potential interventions for islanders affected by PFAS are known as "forever chemicals" because of the time it takes for them to break down - which some researchers have linked to serious health recommendations include offers of blood tests for firefighters and other people who may have been exposed to PFAS chemicals in the early 1990s. 'Careful consideration' PFAS chemicals were present in firefighting foam used at Jersey airport's fire training ground in the early 1990s, leaking into the neighbouring area and private borehole water Government of Jersey said other recommendations in the third draft report included the establishment of "background levels" of PFAS in the blood of islanders outside the affected panel also recommended offering a cholesterol-lowering medication called Colesevelam to people who met "certain criteria".People can provide feedback on the draft report until 24 April, officials Minister Deputy Tom Binet said: "Once the report has been finalised, the government's water quality and safety board will review its findings and give careful consideration to the recommendations."The PFAS Scientific Advisory Panel is an independent panel made up of external experts.
