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Jersey's health minister has pledged to introduce tougher controls on medicinal cannabis prescribing in early 2027, following an inquest that raised concerns about the impact of treatment on a patient's behaviour and death.

Gladys Kiptoo has set a new women’s course record at the Jersey Marathon after completing the race in 2:35:57.

Jersey pensioners are set to receive an annual increase of £734 in their old age pension following the introduction of a 4.7% top-up.

A planning condition attached to the approval of Strive’s proposed luxury hotel in St Peter has been amended to ensure the resulting legal agreement can be complied with.

Islanders are being encouraged to have their blood pressure checked for free as part of a campaign aimed at tackling cardiovascular disease.

A new pilot health clinic for women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) in Jersey has been welcomed as an important first step, although campaigners say more support is needed for those living with the condition.

Doctors in Jersey prescribed more than 72,000 medicinal cannabis products in 2025, a 35% increase on the previous year, according to figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request.

A new specialist team has been established in Jersey to provide earlier support to vulnerable teenagers facing challenges including exploitation, going missing, family difficulties and mental health concerns.

Proposed healthcare charges being considered by the Government of Jersey are unlikely to deliver meaningful savings or influence how people use health services unless they have strong public support, a new audit has concluded.

Campaigners are urging the Government of Jersey to introduce free yearly health reviews for people living with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), saying regular monitoring could improve outcomes and save lives.

Portable air conditioning units have been installed across Jersey's General Hospital as the Island prepares for another spell of exceptionally hot weather.

Jersey has become the first place in the world to launch a pioneering clinical trial investigating whether intravenous iron treatment can improve the daily lives of people living with heart failure by increasing their physical activity.

More than 1,000 islanders have backed a petition calling for improved air conditioning at Jersey’s hospital after patients and families raised concerns about uncomfortable temperatures during the recent heatwave.

A second heatwave of the year is forecast to bring exceptionally high temperatures across the Channel Islands, with conditions expected to push close to or even exceed previous records.

A new free glossy magazine dedicated to health, wellbeing and care is set to hit doorsteps and distribution points across the island this summer, marking a fresh addition to Jersey’s media landscape. Published by The Times Jersey, the new title 'Jersey Better Health Magazine', will launch in July and will be distributed island-wide. The magazine will focus on practical, community-driven health content designed to support residents in living healthier, more informed lives. Cov

The States of Jersey Police will join forces with community and emergency service partners on Friday 22 May for a major beach safety awareness event as part of the Island’s wider summer safety campaign.

Islanders are being encouraged to swap car journeys for healthier and more sustainable ways of travelling as Better Journeys Week gets under way across Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.

Health authorities in Jersey have reassured islanders that the risk posed by hantavirus remains “very low” following an outbreak linked to a cruise ship that departed Argentina last month.

A garden at the 2026 Chelsea Flower Show is being created in memory of a young Jersey woman who died following a battle with ovarian cancer.

Aspiring nurses in Jersey are being encouraged to apply for local degree programmes rather than studying off-island, with 25 places available starting this September.