Last chance to take part in Guernsey health survey

Residents of Guernsey and Alderney have been given the opportunity to take part in a wellbeing survey

Residents in Guernsey and Alderney aged 16 and over have been told it is their last chance to take part in a wellbeing survey.

Initially, the survey was sent out to 2,500 randomly chosen households and was later opened up to all residents through an online version.

Topics covered in the survey included health and diet, substance use, stress and loneliness, project leaders said.

The deadline for residents to submit a response is Tuesday 31 October.

'Have your say'

The information would be used to improve health services and help to better meet people's needs, officials said.

The 2023 wellbeing survey is the most recent in a sequence of health and lifestyle surveys, which have taken place every five years since 1988.

Jenny Cataroche, head of health intelligence, said: "We are pleased with the response so far and would like to thank everyone who has already taken part in the survey.

"There is still time to have your say and the more people we hear from the better idea we will have of the range of opinions and health needs across our islands."

The survey would take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete, officials said.

Data from the survey would be analysed by the Health Intelligence Team in Public Health with a report due to be published in the middle of next year, leaders said.