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If you are thinking of starting a family, you will find information and useful contacts . If you are pregnant, you should contact your GP. If you are not alread...
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Information about fostering or adopting a child in Guernsey is available from Guernsey Foster Care . You should find out about that you may be entitled to. If y...
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Support is available through organisations such as the Guernsey Bereavement Service . The Sunflower Project provides advice on how to support children and young...
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The system for accessing doctors (GPs) in Guernsey and Alderney is significantly different to the UK. This section gives an outline of how to contact a doctor a...
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Ambulance services are provided by the St John Emergency Ambulance Service. St John is a charity organisation depending on donations and subscriptions to provid...
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Sexual Health Services can help you with care and advice on sexually transmitted infections, contraception and all aspects of sexual health. These services offe...
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There are two main agencies responsible for the investigation of child abuse in Guernsey and Alderney: Committee for Health and Social Care ; Guernsey Police ....
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The Customer Care Team are the first point of contact for service users to give feedback on any service or treatment that you have received from Health & Social...
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The Adult Mental Health Service, based at the Oberlands Centre, provides secondary care assessment, intervention, treatment and support service to people with m...
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The Committee for Health & Social Care has published its proposals to implement National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) drugs and treatments wi...
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The Adult Mental Health Service is led by a Service Manager and a Lead Consultant Psychiatrist. Referrals to the Adult Mental Health service can be initiated th...
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There is a lot of discussion both locally and internationally about 5G technology, the impacts it may or may not have on our health and what regulations, if any...
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The Recovery and Wellbeing Service Team are fully committed to the belief that people who experience mental health problems can build a rewarding life, regardle...
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Crevichon is the in-patient facility, for the Adult Mental Health Service. Our Service People who are experiencing severe symptoms of mental ill health may need...
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The Recovery & Rehabilitation team support patients suffering with a severe mental illness, who require intensive treatment and interventions. Our Assertive Com...
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The States Analytical Laboratory has been providing analytical services in Guernsey since the 1940s. The team of highly skilled analysts undertake chemical, mic...
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Safeguarding adults at risk is about protecting their rights to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect. It is about people and organisations working togeth...
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The Radiology Department offers a range of diagnostic and interventional imaging services for both in-patients and out-patients. We see patients from GP surgeri...
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The Institute of Health and Social Care Studies forms the training and education arm of Health and Social Care (HSC). It provides a range of education and trai...
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Tobacco control legislation places requirements on anyone that sells tobacco products; Anyone that sells tobacco products is required to be licensed There is a...
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In Guernsey it is illegal to smoke in most indoor places other than private homes (including restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels, church halls, sports centres, sho...
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The Office of Environmental Health and Pollution Regulation has the responsibility, under public health legislation, to determine whether domestic properties ar...
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Stopping smoking is the single most important way to improve your health. On this page you will find details of the Guernsey Quitline Stop Smoking Service, as w...
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Regular screening is offered at different stages in life. It is a way of finding out if people are at higher risk of a health problem, so they can then be offer...
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The States of Guernsey Emergency Department (ED) - also known as accident and emergency or casualty - offers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year emergency care for...
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Pathology is a branch of medical science concerned with the diagnosis of disease and it touches society at every stage of life From diagnostic testing and treat...
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Updated: April 2018
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The Osteoporosis Service provides Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scanning, used to measure bone density, for men and women over 65 who have risk factor...
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The Adult Mental Health Service is led by a Service Manager and a Lead Consultant Psychiatrist. Referrals to the Adult Mental Health service can be initiated th...
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Occupational therapy provides practical support to empower people to facilitate recovery and overcome barriers preventing them from doing the activities (or occ...
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The States of Guernsey has an immunisation programme which aims to protect all Bailiwick residents from a range of diseases. The documents available to download...
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HSC Dietitians based at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital work closely as part of your medical team to try to help you to full health, using food and nutrition. W...
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Updated: October 2018
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The aim of the Corporate Parenting Framework is to ensure the corporate responsibility of the States of Guernsey and partner agencies to looked after children a...
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We work with staff, service users, charitable trusts and funders to commission artists to improve our health care environments. All of the artwork in the Prince...
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Kindred Childrens Centre is a friendly, welcoming environment offering a variety of services accessible to children and families. The staff team have a wealth o...
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The Looked After Children's Team provide services to children and young people in care from birth to 18 years of age and also assist young people leaving care b...
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What is CAMHS and what do they provide? CAMHS is a specialist mental health service that assesses and treats young people (age 18 and under) with emotional, beh...
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Below are several commonly asked questions, click on them to see the answer. Your appointment letter will give you information specific to your examination(s)....
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Here you can find out more about HSC's Memory Clinic pathway. The clinic aims to thoroughly assess, diagnose, treat and offer support to individuals who have on...
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The Registered Health Professionals Ordinance, 2006 requires Health and Social Care to maintain a register of all regulated health professionals. New for 2023 W...
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Air Quality Details of Guernsey's 'real time' air quality data can be found on this website . Nuisances The Office of Environmental Health and Pollution Regul...
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Businesses can now apply to cultivate cannabis for use in cannabis based products medicinal (CBPM) in the Bailiwick of Guernsey following the signing of a Memor...
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Under the Misuse of Drugs (Modification) Orders, 2018 and updated in 2019, HSC has provided an exemption for certain products from various prohibitions in law r...
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The Community Drug and Alcohol Team work with anyone over the age of 18 whose drug and/or alcohol consumption is causing problems, which generally include withd...
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Welcome to Guernsey's Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy Service. We are a dedicated team with a range of experience and specialisms. We wo...
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Whether you are visiting our beautiful Islands, or live here and are planning a trip abroad, here is some important information you should know about healthcare...
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The term 'substance use' refers to the use of drugs or alcohol and includes substances such as cigarettes, controlled drugs, prescription drugs, inhalants and s...
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The Reparative Care Team aims to improve the emotional wellbeing of children not living with their birth parents by working directly with the child, their carer...
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Public Health is the science and art of promoting and protecting health and well-being, preventing ill-health and prolonging life through the organised efforts...
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A helping hand for adults with anxiety and depression. We provide short-term interventions and guidance on self-help coping strategies Find us in the old Income...
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Tattooing, Body Piercing, Ear Piercing, Acupuncture and Electrolysis Tattooing, body piercing, ear piercing, acupuncture and electrolysis treatment are all re...
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Pharmacists can offer useful advice about minor illnesses and health conditions and also suggest suitable medication or treatment. The Pharmacy Rota can be foun...
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If the specialist care you need is not available in Guernsey or Alderney you may be referred off-island. If this is the case, your local consultant will make a...
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All you need to know about pregnancy, giving birth and support. If you can't find what you are looking for on this page, please get in touch and a member of the...
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The Princess Elizabeth Hospital provides the Islands with medical treatment and care. The Princess Elizabeth Hospital The Princess Elizabeth Hospital is the onl...
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Midwives aim to visit the Island Medical Centre every fortnight to provide care to pregnant women and newly delivered mothers and their babies. This service can...
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The service is available to adults over the age of 18 who have significant difficulty with intellectual functioning, communication and/or daily living skills. R...
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'After clean water, vaccination is the most effective public health intervention in the world for saving lives and promoting good health.' In Guernsey, children...
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The Willows is a specialist Day Centre based at La Nouvelle Maritaine. What does the centre provide? The centre provides therapeutic activities and personal car...
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The Child Development Service is a multidisciplinary team that provide quality care and support for children and young people aged 0-18 who have additional need...
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Secondary healthcare refers to services provided by the Office of the Committee for Health & Social Care (HSC) working in partnership with the Medical Specialis...
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On this page you will find information on the range of services available for patients who have received a diagnosis of cancer, or other long-term chronic illne...
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The Duty and Intervention Team are the first point of contact for all referrals into Adult Mental Health Services within working hours. We are the gateway into...
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Starting a Food Business There are a number of issues to consider before you start a new food business. These include registering the business, structural requ...
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The Children's Dental Service is a dedicated service for pre-school and school age children with particular needs. It provides dental and orthodontic treatment...
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The Psychological Therapies Team (PTT) include Psychologists and Psychotherapists who specialise in the following therapies: CBT-E Cognitive Analytic Therapy Co...
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Matters of divorce, judicial separation, annulments and dissolutions of marriages are handled by The Matrimonial Causes Division of the Royal Court. Follow this...
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The Princess Elizabeth Hospital is made up of 12 wards and various departments. Below you will find all the information you should need when visiting. Patients...
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Obtaining a licence to import CBPM to Guernsey from UK For frequently asked questions about this process, please visit: gov.gg/cannabisfaqs These are controlled...
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This Strategy aims to promote good mental health across the whole population so that more people living in the Bailiwick will have good mental health. The Menta...
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School Nurses work across Education and Health, providing a link between school, home and the community in order to improve the health and wellbeing of school a...
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The Plan sets out the way in which the States intends to meet the requirements of the Children's Law 2008. It is tailored to the identified needs of children an...
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Community Health and Social Care is made up of a team of professionals who provide nursing and social support in the homes of adults in Guernsey. Their aim is t...
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This page tells you some of the things you may need to do if you are organising an event, which could impact on others or the environment. Fireworks If you are...
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The Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (OACMHT) is dedicated and committed, to providing a comprehensive service to all islanders over the age of 65, whet...
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We are a team of children's nurses who are able to provide nursing care and support for you and your child at home, avoiding repeat visits to hospital which can...
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