[Report 1977] / Medical Officer of Health, Jersey.

  • Jersey (Channel Islands). Council.
Date:
1977
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    Similarly, the Department continued to keep a careful observation on the generally high standard of nursing homes operating in Jersey. 1977 also saw a major change of personnel in the district nursing and health visiting field, with the resignation of Miss Spencer and her replacement by Mrs. B. Waites. These services, whilst provided by voluntary bodies of renown, work closely and harmoniously with the community and hospital services provided by the Public Health Committee. The Ambulance Service reported, for the first time for several years, a reduction in the number of patients carried and in total mileage. However, the service remained extremely busy and there was an increase in the number of emergency calls. Mr. Burbidge retired as Ambulance Officer after many years devoted service, and the opportunity was taken for a major re-organisation of the service to improve efficiency and to provide a better career structure for staff. S/L Le Gresley was appointed Chief Ambulance Officer (Designate) under Mr. T.G. Mullen, the Acting Chief Ambulance Officer, who took up a temporary appointment with the States after a distinguished career with the ambulance service in the United Kingdom. The participation of ambulance personnel in United Kingdom training schemes was developed during the year, and every effort made to rationalise the service prior to the provision of a new ambulance station. Finally, I would wish to underline the great development of Le Geyt, the adult training centre, during the year. As the number of trainees increased during the year, the Centre became a more vital unit and by the end of 1977 was achieving a quite outstanding reputation as a progressive training establishment. I willingly acknowledge the co-operation from members of the staff and from colleagues in the hospitals and voluntary services in Jersey. In particular, I must mention Dr. Shelagh Milligan, Tim Simon and Reg Knowles. Mrs. Pat Edwards, my secretary, retired at the end of 1977 - a great loss to the Department. I would also like to acknowledge the excellent liaison which exists with Mr. Peter Lambert, Hospital Group Administrator. To you, Madam, and the members of your Committee, I must appreciate constant interest and considerate guidance in the work of the Department. A. J. ESSEX-CATER, Medical Officer of Health.
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