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News - 01 July 2014
A long-term care (LTC) scheme has come into operation
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News - 24 November 2014
Islanders will start to pay LTC contributions from January 2015
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News - 15 November 2010
Benefit to be funded by new social security contribution
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News - 22 August 2013
Long Term Care scheme will start in July 2014, with contributions starting in 2015, if the States approve Social Security's proposal
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News - 25 June 2010
Support for new care funding system
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News - 17 October 2018
A report on the financial outlook of the Long Term Care Fund has been published today.
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News - 18 June 2013
The Social Security Minister sets out details of the proposed new long-term care benefit, which will support the cost of long term care delivered both in people’s homes and in care homes
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News - 24 March 2010
Public meeting about funding long-term care
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News - 13 November 2023
The Minister for Social Security and the Minister for Health and Social Services have agreed a 7.7% increase to the weekly benefit rates payable under the Long-Term Care Scheme from 1 January 2024.
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News - 05 December 2022
The Minister for Social Security and the Minister for Health and Social Services have agreed to apply an above inflation 12% uplift to the weekly care rates included in the Long-Term Care Scheme from 1 January 2023.
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News - 20 September 2023
The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Elaine Millar, is delighted to announce the completion of a review and enhancements to the Long-Term Care (LTC) Scheme communications.
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News - 26 January 2010
Minister for Social Security, Deputy Ian Gorst, is launching a Green Paper on the funding of long-term care in Jersey.
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News - 08 February 2010
The Social Security Minister is keen to hear your views as part of the consultation on long-term care funding
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News - 09 January 2018
Islanders with health conditions to benefit from pilot schemes
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News - 14 July 2015
Out of Hospital service ensures continued care for Islanders
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News - 11 November 2016
Health Department and Family Nursing clarify home care situation
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News - 30 September 2016
The reasons for the change to States funding of Family Nursing and Home Care are explained
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News - 01 March 2021
Health and Community Services patients can now benefit from a free-to-use digital app that helps them to track, manage and understand respiratory, cardiac and diabetes conditions.
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News - 20 December 2010
States of Jersey Government Website.
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News - 23 May 2011
Macmillan Jersey fund post for 3 years to allow specialist nurse to help patients and their families
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News - 05 January 2015
Benefit now provided to some families who don't recieve Income Support
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News - 29 October 2019
More health and social care services will be provided in the community for Islanders in future, with more working with expert partnets to provide services
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News - 30 September 2015
2014 saw the implementation of the first section of the new discrimination law which deals with race discrimination
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News - 22 November 2010
Major review will consider the services offered by Health and Social Services and how they will be funded in future
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News - 03 July 2014
List of authorised providers will provide reassurance for those needing care at home
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News - 06 June 2023
The Government has released independent actuarial reports which show the Social Security Funds continue to be in a good position
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News - 11 May 2007
Department of Health and Social ServicesNews Release 11th May 2007Monday 14th May sees the launch o...
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News - 05 March 2024
Jersey and Guernsey health authorities have pledged to explore options for more joint working.
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News - 11 October 2016
Lower income households will now receive a new, targeted Christmas Bonus
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News - 09 May 2017
Fostering and Adoption Jersey are providing pop up information sites as part of 'Fostering Fortnight'
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News - 03 December 2018
The government has announced proposals for a new model of health care for Jersey, which is led by clinical professionals, and is supported by a modern, effective, efficient and restructured Health and Community Services department.
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News - 15 April 2019
Patients are being asked to give feedback on the treatment they receive
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News - 25 June 2010
Respite for adults and their carers
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News - 22 March 2023
The next Government Closer to Home event is on Friday 31 March, 9:30-12:30 at Trinity Parish Hall. It is aimed at over 55s so they easily access several community and charity sector partners.
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News - 06 December 2017
Outstanding amounts can be paid online on this website
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News - 07 December 2020
Today, following a weekend where we saw increases in the positive Covid results, we will be giving an update on our testing and tracing, the delivery and roll out of the vaccine, and new measures for Care Homes.
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News - 07 June 2011
2% increase for employer Social Security contributions
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News - 11 May 2010
Regulation of Jersey GPs approved
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News - 17 May 2022
Activities to mark Foster Care Fortnight (9-22 May) are continuing this week
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News - 08 April 2022
Votes for the Foster Carer Awards are open from today
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News - 04 July 2014
Ministers have been assessing their progress on the priorities agreed in the States Strategic Plan 2012
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News - 27 July 2009
The Draft Business Plan for 2010 has understandably prompted a lot of comment, and I would like ...
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News - 12 May 2022
Foster carers in Jersey will be publicly recognised for the dedication and quality of care that they offer this Saturday (14 May).
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News - 28 September 2022
Over 14 Islanders have started the process to become a foster carer, following an Island-wide appeal.
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News - 19 April 2016
Departmental underspends will fund key priority projects in areas ranging from long term care to sport and fitness
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News - 14 July 2023
In May this year, the Social Security Minister put steps in place so that Islanders can receive prescriptions to cover a longer period.
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News - 31 May 2023
The Ministerial Group overseeing the New Healthcare Facilities Programme (NHFP)
have endorsed the advice provided by clinical and construction experts on a preferred option for multi-site healthcare delivery in Jersey.
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News - 28 September 2012
Essential provision maintained for centre at Five Oaks
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News - 07 February 2012
The Minister for Social Security, Senator Francis le Gresley, has published the latest review of the financial condition of the Social Security fund.
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News - 12 February 2020
The Children's and Housing Minister has issued a response to the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry Panel's Two-Year Review report.