States now collating abuse data in Guernsey

Last year the States admitted it was not collecting this data, including at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital

The States of Guernsey has started collecting data on the number of people found to have been abused in its care by staff.

In 2024, the States admitted it did not collect that data, but planned to in the future.

States head of HR Anita Gaudion said: "Data relating to safeguarding allegations is now being collated, albeit work continues to refine current reporting systems and processes."

It follows calls from families for greater transparency from the States of Guernsey when investigating complaints.

In response to a BBC Freedom of Information request last year the States said: "Historically, Health & Social Care (HSC) has not collected this specific data.

"We should have this information in the future to inform continuous quality improvement around safeguarding systems and processes."

It stressed the importance of safeguarding adults and children within HSC.

Now, more than a year later, the States has said it is collecting the data.

Ms Gaudion said: "The States of Guernsey takes all allegations of misconduct such as abuse against service users very seriously.

"Since January 2024 to date, there are no HR cases of employees found to have abused someone in their care."