Having had the privilege of representing the residents of Grouville and St Martin for the past four years, I have decided to seek their support again for a further term.
Throughout this term I have endeavoured to represent Parishioners’ interests and assist with individuals’ issues whenever possible and have been very happy working with the Constables and Deputies of Grouville and St Martin.
However, as expressed in my last manifesto, I also wished to address some of the island’s wider issues, so was pleased to be appointed as an Assistant Health Minister.
This position gave me a much better understanding of the problems in the Health Service and wider government, also the difficulties encountered when trying to make change.
Since the change of Government, at the beginning of 2024, I’m pleased to have been part of a strong Health Ministerial Team, which has improved the service by returning functions like HR, Finance, Digital and Ambulance Services, from central government to the Health Service itself.
Over this period, we have worked together with the Hospital Team on the new acute facilities and the successful transfer of the vital Samares Rehabilitation Ward to St Ewold’s. We have also worked on an overall plan for other required healthcare facilities, to incorporate them into plans for Gloucester Street/Kensington Place and St Saviour’s Health Village.
We have also concentrated on collaborative working, and this has resulted in a new Partnership Board being formed, ensuring that all sectors of the Health Service can work productively together and with Government.
The Ministerial Team has also set up a Digital Board, bringing together individuals with expertise to ensure that we deliver much improved digital connectivity and a Single Patient Record.
Funding for this work, and for Illness Prevention, was requested by us, approved in the budget, and is now underway.
I have identified the need for an overhaul of Jersey’s Medicines Laws and Regulations and have led a process to create a programme of work to deliver much needed improvement.
Also, the securing of ‘The Diner’ in La Motte Street, for the provision of services for individuals living with mental illness. Hopefully the new scheme, will be given planning permission shortly, which will be able to use the dormant charitable funds assigned for its development.
In addition, I have been an active Member of the States Employment Board since January 2024, and have enjoyed being a Member of the Legislation Advisory Panel since 2022.
I was also pleased to support the Assisted Dying Law and the return of Senators.
I’d very much like the opportunity to continue with the work that we have begun, and to address some of the wider issues that still require dedicated attention.
Names of Proposers and Seconders
- Camille Eden
- Elizabeth Rose Barber
- Philip John Rive
- Leon Channing
- Kevin McGinty
- Nigel Minihane
- Loveday Phyllis Bisson
- Anna Jane Cavey
- Stella Dawn Bailey
- Felicity Freda Smith