Health & Wellbeing Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/category/lifestyle-news/health/ Business & Lifestyle News in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://channeleye.media/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ce_favicon48px.png Health & Wellbeing Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/category/lifestyle-news/health/ 32 32 ABC Jersey Opens ‘The Nest’to support Islanders attending breast screening appointments https://channeleye.media/abc-jersey-opens-the-nestto-support-islanders-attending-breast-screening-appointments/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:40:11 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71943 A new patient wellbeing space designed to provide comfort and reassurance to Islanders attending mammography appointments has been officially opened at Jersey General Hospital by Lady Kyd, Patron of ABC Jersey. Known as The Nest, the newly refurbished space is located within the Mammography Department in the Le Quesne Unit and has been funded by […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 12 June 2026 at 08:40 GMT.]]> Smart medication pilot launched in Jersey https://channeleye.media/smart-medication-pilot-launched-in-jersey/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:20:38 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71682 A new digital health pilot in Jersey aims to help residents manage their medication more effectively while supporting independent living. Backed by funding from Impact Jersey, the project brings together local healthcare providers and a European technology specialist to test a new approach to care. The ‘Automated Medication Dispensers Project’, delivered by Evondos in collaboration […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 4 June 2026 at 08:20 GMT.]]> Jersey Island Geopark launches new series of Geowalks exploring 600 million years of Island history https://channeleye.media/jersey-island-geopark-launches-new-series-of-geowalks-exploring-600-million-years-of-island-history/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:30:19 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71594 The aspiring Jersey Island Geopark has unveiled a new programme of guided Geowalks, inviting Islanders and visitors to explore Jersey’s extraordinary story through a series of immersive coastal and countryside experiences. The walks form part of the Geopark’s ongoing mission to connect people with the Island’s internationally significant landscapes, history and natural heritage as Jersey […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 2 June 2026 at 08:30 GMT.]]> New technology improves caring in Alderney https://channeleye.media/new-technology-improves-caring-in-alderney/ Wed, 27 May 2026 08:40:57 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71510 New technology is streamlining domiciliary care in Alderney. The Connaught has installed UniqueIQ software to ensure those who are cared for in their own homes are looked after as well as saving an enormous amount of time. In addition, the software enables the families involved to keep up to date on the health and wellbeing […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 27 May 2026 at 08:40 GMT.]]> New nurse-led service launched to support patients with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis https://channeleye.media/new-nurse-led-service-launched-to-support-patients-with-crohns-disease-and-ulcerative-colitis/ Fri, 22 May 2026 08:20:13 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71450 Queens Road Medical Practice has launched a new nurse-led advice clinic to support patients living with Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. The service will provide expert guidance, personalised care, and ongoing support for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This year, 25,000 people in the UK will be told they have Crohn’s or Colitis, which […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 22 May 2026 at 08:20 GMT.]]> Suicide prevention training to help more people spot warning signs https://channeleye.media/suicide-prevention-training-to-help-more-people-spot-warning-signs/ Mon, 18 May 2026 08:05:10 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71321 Public Health Isle of Man is extending the Government’s suicide prevention training programme so that more community gatekeepers have the skills to recognise the warning signs of people who may have thoughts of suicide. Local charity ‘Isle Stand Up To Suicide’ is delivering training to members of the public, corporate groups and a range of […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 18 May 2026 at 08:05 GMT.]]> Mental Health Recovery Hub launches new website to ease support https://channeleye.media/mental-health-recovery-hub-launches-new-website-to-ease-support/ Mon, 18 May 2026 04:01:18 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71316 Jersey’s Mental Health Recovery Hub has launched a new website to make it easier for Islanders to access support. Part of Health and Care Jersey’s Mental Health Service, the Recovery Hub provides free community‑based educational courses and activities to support Islanders with their mental and physical wellbeing and personal recovery. It focuses on shared learning […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 18 May 2026 at 04:01 GMT.]]> 69% of Islanders facing fertility struggles report mental health challenges https://channeleye.media/69-of-islanders-facing-fertility-struggles-report-mental-health-challenges/ Fri, 15 May 2026 08:40:00 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71231 Tiny Seeds has revealed the emotional toll fertility struggles are having on Islanders as it launches a newly redeveloped support website. Fertility struggles affect at least 1 in 6 people worldwide, yet the emotional impact remains widely misunderstood. Research from Fertility Network UK reveals that 9 in 10 people experiencing fertility challenges report symptoms of […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 15 May 2026 at 08:40 GMT.]]> New consultant oncologist appointed at Medical Specialist Group https://channeleye.media/new-consultant-oncologist-appointed-at-medical-specialist-group/ Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:02 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71181 Islanders facing a cancer diagnosis will have access to additional specialist expertise following the appointment of Dr Xingwu Zhu as Consultant Medical Oncologist at the Medical Specialist Group. Dr Zhu (pictured) has more than two decades of experience in cancer medicine and research. He treats a range of cancers including prostate, bladder, kidney, bowel and […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 15 May 2026 at 08:00 GMT.]]> UK home care company establishes Guernsey presence with acquisition of care home https://channeleye.media/uk-home-care-company-establishes-guernsey-presence-with-acquisition-of-care-home/ Thu, 14 May 2026 03:55:38 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71297 Chateau des Teilles is a Guernsey care business that is registered for up to 26 service users. It occupies a two-storey detached property with 16 single and five twin bedrooms, all of which benefit from ensuite facilities. Following a sales process with Charles Phillips at Christie & Co, which attracted interest from both Guernsey residents […]

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