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Information about Guernsey's Greenhouse Gas Emissions can be found on this page. Guernsey signed up to the Kyoto Protocol and UN Convention on Climate Change in...
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The Guernsey Music Centre is operated and run by the Guernsey Music Service. The Guernsey Music Service was established in 1978 and now supports more than 1000...
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The application window for applying for Dependent and Independent Off-Island funding for 2023-24 has now closed. If there are exceptional circumstances for a la...
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Background information on international agreements Guernsey has been included in many important international agreements (also known as conventions, treaties...
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FAQ's about Prescribed Controlled Drugs and Import Licences for Individuals What is a Personal Import Licence for Prescribed Controlled Drugs? A Personal Import...
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Information for people living in Guernsey but working for a company based outside of Guernsey All businesses that operate in Guernsey and employ Guernsey reside...
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What are Secondary Pensions? The Secondary Pensions Law was introduced to enable islanders of working age to save more for their retirement so that they won't h...
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This page is to help you solve problems related to filing an online tax return. To get to your online tax return you need a MyGov account. Once you have success...
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News - Friday 15 March 2024
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Admission into States' Secondary Schools - Year 7 Intake Academic Year 2024-2025 In order to ensure that Secondary Schools have appropriate and accurate informa...
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This Statement of Practice sets out the information an employer is required to provide to their employees regarding their auto enrolment into a secondary pensio...
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This page will explain the steps you need to take to register your child for school (Primary and Secondary) and also answer some questions which you may have on...
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If your contracts of employment do not make membership of your pension scheme compulsory, your employee will be able to opt out of the pension scheme and you mu...
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The rate of contributions will depend on the scheme you have chosen, so if you have decided to use Your Island Pension (YIP) or another scheme that follows the...
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If your contracts of employment make membership of your pension scheme compulsory, your employee won't be able to opt out of the pension scheme. You have the op...
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To help shape the future of the Channel Islands Lottery as it nears its 50th year in 2025, the States of Guernsey, together with the Government of Jersey would like understand your views on gambling and the Channel Islands Lottery specifically.
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News - Tuesday 19 March 2024
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This page explains when & how you should inform Driver and Vehicle Licensing (DVL) of a disability or illness that may affect your ability to drive safely. Also...
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News - Tuesday 19 March 2024
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When will I need to do something? Secondary Pensions will officially start from 1 July 2024, you must set up a pension for your employees, and you can start pay...
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If your contracts of employment make membership of your pension scheme compulsory, your employee won't be able to opt out of the pension scheme. If you haven't...
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News - Tuesday 19 March 2024
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This section is for Preschool and Day Nursery Leaders, Owners, Managers and Practitioners. Early Years Quality Standards Framework All pre-schools and day nurs...
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Links for Registered Childminders and Registered Early Years Providers can be found below plus a Google Map showing locations of the Bailiwick's Registered Pres...
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If you are a member of the public who has concerns about a child's welfare or safety, and if that child is in Guernsey or Alderney, call a children's service so...
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Changes in Guernsey's population are driving demand for some public services, especially health care and pensions. As costs rise, we also need to address an und...
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The Government Work Plan 2021-2025: Investing in Islanders, Our Island and Our Future is the States' integrated action plan for this political term. The Governm...
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Guernsey Prison is committed to providing a working prison which enables prisoners to access learning opportunities and gain work skills, and achieve academic a...
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News - Wednesday 20 March 2024
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Home Composting is the most environmentally friendly way of dealing with kitchen and garden waste. We have spoken to islanders, schools and groups who are passi...
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The overall aim of the residential function is to ensure Prisoners are encouraged to engage with available regimes by meeting their daily needs whilst being kep...
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Who can I speak to at the Prison when I have a query? When phoning the main prison number - 01481 222025 you will be given 5 options to choose from, as follows:...
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The Committee for the Environment and Infrastructure is responsible for the strategy and oversight of the Island's coastal defence infrastructure. At operationa...
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The Committee for Education, Sport & Culture is changing the way the performance of schools and students are measured at the end of Key Stage 4 (GCSEs and equiv...
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To encourage human development by maximising opportunities for participation and excellence through education, learning, sport and culture at every stage of lif...
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For goods, digital content and services the Ordinance codifies rules that likely already exist under contract law as implied terms in consumer contracts. By cod...
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Trading Standards administers the Weights and Measures (Guernsey and Alderney) Law, 1991. Weights and measures legislation covers the requirements for notificat...
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This part makes provisions for the investigatory powers for Trading Standards Service. Two different types of enforcement are covered - criminal and civil. The...
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For goods, digital content and services the Ordinance codifies rules that likely already exist under contract law as implied terms in consumer contracts. By cod...
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For goods, digital content and services the Ordinance codifies rules that likely already exist under contract law as implied terms in consumer contracts. By cod...
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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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The annual audited accounts, set before the States in July each year, can be accessed on the relevant links below for years 2007 onwards, including access to vo...
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For advice and information from the NHS on COVID-19 and pregnancy, please visit: Pregnancy and COVID-19 - NHS (www.nhs.uk) To find out more about COVID-19 and...
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Where to give birth Currently on Loveridge ward we have 4 labour rooms. These consist of 3 'high risk' rooms and 1 'low risk' pool room called Lavender. At your...
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It's never too early to start thinking about how you are going to feed your baby. Breastfeeding Breastfeeding gives your baby the best possible start in life as...
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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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Controlling Legionella bacteria in water systems (hot and cold water, cooling towers)
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The was published in July 2014. There are 15 dairy farms on Guernsey which together keep about 2,500 Guernsey cattle and farm just under 8,000 vergees of land f...
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Managing the risks from gas and gas appliances; duties of businesses and landlords
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We encourage pupils to use public transport, the schools' bus service or to cycle or walk to school to help reduce traffic around schools and on island roads in...
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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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Most of Guernsey's beaches are dog friendly during the summer months. The beaches where dogs are banned between 1st May and 30th September are Fermain, Petit Bo...
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Under Guernsey Law, workers are entitled to be paid a minimum wage. The Minimum Wage is the minimum pay per hour almost all workers are entitled to by law. A yo...
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Information about Ash dieback in Guernsey.
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Staying at home when you are unwell needs to become ingrained in the Bailiwick's culture. Business owners and managers are being asked to support and encourage...
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The modern Fire & Rescue Service in Guernsey embraces all aspects of fire fighting and fire prevention, as do our colleagues in the UK. Guernsey, however, canno...
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News - Thursday 07 September 2023
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Managing health and safety in entertainment and events receiving the public
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Roads are for everyone to use safely. On this page you can find information on how to keep yourself and other road users safe, information on general Island spe...
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Once you have confirmed your pregnancy with your GP, they will make a referral to the Community Midwifery Team who will arrange your antenatal care going forwar...
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Signs of labour There are many signs that labour is starting or that you are in labour: Contractions When you have a contraction, your uterus becomes tight and...
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Whilst on the ward you and your baby will be cared for by a midwife who will support you with feeding and caring including how to bath your baby. Whilst on Love...
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A midwife from Guernsey will aim to visit Alderney every fortnight to provide care to pregnant women, newly delivered mothers and their babies. This service can...
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Here you will find common myths associated with the HSE and different industries and topics around Guernsey Myths relating to: Asbestos Is there a link between...
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The 2024 Budget has been published for debate by the States of Deliberation in November 2023. On this page you can access the full Budget Report, and a 'Budget...
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Before you start As part of your application, you will need to provide: A copy of your employment contract or letter confirming an offer of employment. For self...
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This is a benefit that is payable when you reach pension age. The amount of pension you will receive depends on the number of Social Security contributions you...
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Family allowance is a weekly tax free benefit payable to people living in Guernsey and Alderney who are bringing up children and meet eligibility criteria. Who...
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This section describes the financial support which may be available to you if your spouse passes away. We understand that dealing with bereavement can be an ext...
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If you have a medical condition or disability which means you require care in order to live at home, you may be able to claim benefit. If you are providing care...
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The access to Work Grant aims to support you if you need any aids or equipment to help you: Start work Return to work Remain in work and you have a disability....
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Parental benefits refers to the group of allowances and grants payable to people having a baby or adopting a child through a registered adoption agency. You wil...
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If you need to move into a residential or nursing care home (which is not run by the States) you may be able to receive long-term care benefit. Long-term care b...
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There are many ways to pay your social security contributions and tax. The quickest and easiest way to pay is online . Pay by bank transfer Payments can be made...
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This page provides you with information relating to how your personal data is used by the States of Guernsey. For ease of use, we have listed all of your rights...
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Public health is the process that gathers, interprets, and translates knowledge of health factors amongst the population into effective action. Public health re...
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Guernsey has signed 61 Tax Information Exchange Agreements ("TIEAs") to date. Whilst the dates of the Agreements coming into force are shown, the Entry into Fo...
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Shareholder responsibilities of incorporated trading bodies and management responsibilities of unincorporated trading bodies and commercial interests Constitute...
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This page provides information about getting permission for road closures and traffic management for special events/occasions. Important Note In July 2023, the...
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This application is for financial assistance with maintenance costs and tuition fees for the duration of the course. This application should be completed by the...
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President of the Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure Vice-President of the Committee for Employment & Social Security Proposed by: Rupert Dorey Secon...
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Part V introduces the requirement for products to be safe when used by the consumers in the intended way and under reasonably foreseeable conditions. This part...
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Thirteen of Guernsey's beaches are tested every year against standards conforming to the EU Bathing Water Quality Directive 2006. The Directive sets standards f...
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Managing the risks to the health of workers
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The Policy & Resources Committee has a wide mandate which includes oversight of all States' controlled investments Funds. The States' Permitted Investment Rule...
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The Bailiwick of Guernsey has put in place measures to counter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the financing of weapons of mass destruction...
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The Development and Planning Authority (DPA) is undertaking a focused review of certain policies within the Island Development Plan (IDP). The IDP was adopted b...
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The Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT) safeguards individuals who are detained under or subject to an Order made under the Mental Health (Bailiwick of Guernse...
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The Family Allowances Appeals Tribunal is an independent appeal body established under The Family Allowances (Guernsey) Law, 1950, to determine appeals against...
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This form is to apply for a contributions record or employment history. There is a charge of £40 for this to cover administrative costs. Your request will not b...
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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...