The independent panel reviewing Jersey’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, has begun meeting with Islanders and taking evidence.
Panel lead, Sir Derek Myers, along with Professor Maggie Rae, spent a week in Jersey meeting with a range of individuals and organisations, but they still want to hear from Islanders, community groups or business interests about their experiences and what they think can be learned.
Panel lead, Sir Derek Myers said: “We are particularly keen to hear from those individuals and minority groups who may sometimes find it difficult to have their voices heard. While we can’t deal with individual complaints or issues, we hope that by listening to their experiences, we can take away learnings to better manage crisis situations, like the pandemic, as an island.”
The aim of the Review is to undertake an objective, impartial and independent analysis of the actions undertaken by the Island of Jersey in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and provide recommendations for the management of any comparable disruptive event. It is NOT focused on individual complaints or service delivery issues, but rather the policies, decisions, and actions taken by the Government of Jersey and its partner organisations.
Islanders have until April 11th to submit their evidence, online or via post. The Panel will also be returning to Jersey in April to conduct further meetings with community groups.
Visit the website for further information, or write to: Covid Review Panel, PO Box 700, Jersey, JE4 0PE.
All written and verbal submissions will be treated as private and confidential and will be considered by the Panel in accordance with its terms of reference, while adhering to the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018. Submissions by the public will not be published in full.
Those who the Panel has already spoken to include: Parish Connétables, Jersey Care Commission, Jersey Hospitality Association, the Director of Public Health, Jersey Business, Jersey Care Federation and the Primary Care Board.
The main picture shows Professor Maggie Rae and Sir Derek Myers.
