Committee for Health & Social Care

St Andrew

Part of States of Guernsey

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Constituted as a Principal Committee of the States with effect from 1 May 2016, replacing the former Health and Social Services Department

Committee for Health & Social Care is a Principal Committee of the States of Guernsey, constituted in May 2016 under the Reform (Guernsey) Law. It is responsible for protecting, promoting and improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and the community. The committee oversees Princess Elizabeth Hospital, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, adult social care, child and family welfare, elderly care, disease prevention, and public health services.

Specialises in4

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Quick facts

Established
2016 · 10 years
Coverage
Bailiwick Wide
Facilities
Accessible Entrance, Accessible Restroom, Accessible Parking
Industries served
Government

People7

  • Deputy George OswaldPresident
  • Deputy Aidan MatthewsVice-President
  • Deputy Munazza MalikMember
  • Deputy Sally RochesterMember
  • Deputy Jennifer StrachanMember
  • Mike ReadNon-voting Member
  • Ed FreestoneNon-voting Member

From their website

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  • Adult social care
  • Disease prevention and treatment
  • Mental health services
  • Elderly care
  • Health promotion
  • Environmental health
  • Public health

Hours

Mon
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Contact

Website
gov.gg/hsc
Social
Address
Le Vauquiedor Office, Rue Mignot, St Andrew, Guernsey, GY6 8TW

Subsidiaries18

Other businesses under Committee for Health & Social Care, across all of Island Graph.

  • Adult Disability ServicesSt Martin

    Adult Disability Services is a States of Guernsey government service providing residential care, supported living, and community support for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

  • CareWatchSt Peter Port

    CareWatch is an independent community panel advocating for health and social care in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, established in 2017.

  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)St Martin

    Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is the States of Guernsey's specialist mental health service for children and young people under 18, offering assessment and therapy by GP or school nurse referral.

  • Childhood VaccinationsSt Peter Port

    Childhood Vaccinations is the States of Guernsey's Health & Social Care department's free routine immunisation programme for children, delivered through GP surgeries and schools.

  • Children and Young People's Speech and Language TherapySt Peter Port

    Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy is the States of Guernsey service for children from birth to 18 with speech, language and communication needs.

  • Children's Dental ServiceSt Martin

    Children's Dental Service is the States of Guernsey's specialist dental and orthodontic service for children, based at Princess Elizabeth Hospital, St Martin.

  • Community Health and Social CareCastel

    Community Health and Social Care is the States of Guernsey's multi-disciplinary community nursing and social care service for adults, operating across Guernsey and Alderney from Castel Hospital.

  • Community Nursing TeamCastel

    Community Nursing Team delivers home-based nursing care 24/7 across Guernsey, operated by the States of Guernsey Health & Social Care service.

  • Guernsey Community Services - North Team and Twilight TeamCastel

    Guernsey Community Services North and Twilight teams, providing community nursing and home-based social care across the north of the island and out-of-hours night services island-wide.

  • Health VisitorsSt Peter Port

    Health Visitors is a free States of Guernsey community health service for families with children aged 0–4, offering developmental assessments, postnatal support, and drop-in baby clinics.

  • Healthy MindsSt Peter Port

    Healthy Minds is a free States of Guernsey mental health service offering CBT, counselling, and workshops for adults aged 18+ with mild to moderate anxiety or depression.

  • Multi Agency Support Hub (MASH)St Peter Port

    Multi Agency Support Hub (MASH) is the States of Guernsey's single referral gateway for child protection and safeguarding, enhanced in 2021 to improve collaborative working and information sharing.

  • Office of the Children's ConvenorSt Martin

    The Office of the Children's Convenor investigates child welfare referrals and acts as gatekeeper to the Child Youth and Community Tribunal.

  • Princess Elizabeth HospitalSt Martin

    Princess Elizabeth Hospital is Guernsey's only acute general hospital, with 12 wards and 104 beds covering emergency, surgical, and specialist care.

  • Public Health ServicesSt Andrew

    Public Health Services is a States of Guernsey government department with 80 staff, specialising in population screening, immunisation programmes, and mental health services.

  • School Nursing ServiceSt Peter Port

    School Nursing Service delivers States of Guernsey health promotion, immunisation, and wellbeing support for children and young people aged 4–18.

  • The Orchard CentreSt Andrew

    The Orchard Centre is a free, confidential sexual health clinic at Princess Elizabeth Hospital, run by States of Guernsey — Health & Social Care.

  • The Willows Day CentreVale

    The Willows Day Centre is a States of Guernsey specialist day centre in Vale offering dementia care and mental health support for older adults.

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