From 1 July 2025, Islanders will receive a new £10 Government subsidy for appointments with nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, healthcare assistants, and for GP consultations by phone.
This subsidy does not apply to face-to-face GP appointments.
The initiative builds on reductions in GP appointment costs, including a £20 cut in 2023 and an additional £10 subsidy introduced in May 2024.
Dr Gordon Callander of the Primary Care Body has welcomed the move, highlighting the growing role of other healthcare professionals in meeting patient needs.
The subsidy does not cover out-of-hours services or patients enrolled in the Health Access Scheme, who already have reduced fees.
In April, Windsor Medical Clinic became the first GP practice in Jersey to offer completely free face-to-face consultations for existing patients and up to 1,000 new ones. No other practices have followed suit so far.
We are planning to revisit our GP price comparisons soon. Look out for this in the coming months.
Water bills will be rising next year by an average of almost £60 per household, as part of an ‘essential strategy’ by Jersey Water to safeguard current and future water supplies.
The utility provider has set out its plans to address future water shortages and protect the Island’s water supply, in a new five-year strategy.
When we started planning how to mark the Jersey Consumer Council’s 30th anniversary, we faced a choice. We could have done what many organisations do at such milestones: host a dinner, raise a glass, and look back fondly at our achievements.
At our Consumer Fair on 19 and 20 September, we found that several Islanders were worried about the new travel policies coming in from October for travellers to European countries.
We've looked into this issue and here's what you need to know.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Jersey Consumer Council – three decades spent standing up for Islanders, challenging unfairness, and giving consumers a voice.
It’s a milestone we're proud of, but rather than throwing a party to celebrate ourselves, we asked a simple question: how can we give something back?
The Jersey Consumer Council is proud to be celebrating 30 years of championing Islanders’ rights by hosting its first Consumer Fair on 19 and 20 September at St Helier Town Hall.
With a wide range of exhibitors confirmed, the two-day event promises to be a valuable, engaging, and empowering event for Islanders of all ages.
Opinion Poll
The Jersey Consumer Council frequently asks Islanders to take part in polls on a range of topics.
Just tap on one of the options below to cast your vote and see what others think.
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What did the Consumer Fair visitors say?
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A fair for the people
What to expect and who you’ll meet at the Jersey Consumer Fair