Review of health regulator proposals launched

Deputy Tom Coles said the sub-panel's scrutiny would help protect islanders using health services

A review of draft legislation to regulate hospital, mental health and ambulance services has been launched.

A scrutiny sub-panel has been formed to consider the proposal that Jersey Care Commission becomes the independent regulator of these services on the island.

The States Assembly said the panel would hold public hearings with key stakeholders as well as invite feedback from private sector service providers who would fall under the remit of the new regulations.

The sub-panel chair Deputy Tom Coles said it was "an extremely important piece of legislation because it aims to protect every islander who uses our key health services".

Formed as a sub-panel of the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure scrutiny panel, the chair is Deputy Tom Coles, the vice chair is Deputy Karen Wilson and the panel members are Deputy Helen Miles and Deputy Jonathan Renouf.

Scrutiny panels work on behalf of the States Assembly and examine the work of the Government, holding ministers to account for their decisions and actions.