Eleven health and care professionals have been appointed to a new board intended to bring together providers from across Jersey’s health system.
The appointments to the Health and Care Partnership Board follow an extended nomination and voting process, after Health Minister Tom Binet previously described the response to the initiative as “poor” and urged greater participation from those working across healthcare.
The 11 new members will sit alongside chair Rosemarie Finley and vice-chair Matt Johnson.
The newly appointed Community Partners are:
- Claire White – Community Nursing
- Nima Rad – Community Pharmacy
- James Yetman – Home Care
- Sarah Evans – Care Homes
- Sarah Pollard – Community Dental
- Louise Hotton – Allied Health Professionals (Occupational Therapy)
- Dr Nigel Minihane – General Practice
- Donna Abel – Third Sector Service
- Aisling Adams – End-of-Life Care
- Dr Chris Edmond – Occupational Health
- Dr Alessio Agostinis – Clinical Psychology
They represent a range of sectors including community services, primary care, voluntary organisations and specialist professions.
The Health and Care Partnership Board was approved by the States Assembly in October 2025.
It operates as a non-statutory body and intends to bring together government and non-government organisations to consider how health and care services in Jersey can be planned and delivered.
Deputy Binet had previously contacted professionals across the sector, encouraging them to either stand for a position or register to vote, warning that a lack of engagement risked undermining the initiative.
The nomination deadline was subsequently extended into April to increase participation.
According to its Terms of Reference, the board’s role includes examining the health and wellbeing needs of islanders, identifying system-wide challenges, and making recommendations to the Health Minister.
It is also expected to consider issues such as access to services, workforce capacity, co-ordination between providers and the use of resources, data and technology across the system.
Community Partners are expected to contribute sector-specific insight and take part in board meetings and working groups.
They will be paid £200 per day for a time commitment of around 14 days a year.
An introductory session for board members took place earlier this month, with the first formal meeting scheduled for July.
The board is expected to meet at least four times a year and will produce an annual work plan setting out its priorities.