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WQ.316/2020
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
BY DEPUTY G.P. SOUTHERN OF ST. HELIER
ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2020
Question
Following the transfer of ownership of St. Joseph's Apartments from the Little Sisters of the Poor to the LV Care Group, will the Minister inform members whether he is aware of, or had any discussions about –
- the levels of rental and other service charges that will be in place for residents from October 2020;
- whether any changes to the level of care currently provided (for instance, overnight medical attention) will take place following the transfer and, if so, what those changes will be; and
- if there is to be a reduction in the level of care provided, will he provide his assessment of how this matches the Government's stated position to deliver care in the community?
Answer
a) and b) The premises referred to in the question are private rental accommodation and are not under Government control. I am not aware of and have not been involved in the issues that the Deputy raises in his question.
c) The long-term care scheme provides support for those eligible Jersey residents who are assessed as needing particular levels of care either in their own homes or in a care home setting. The Jersey Care Model recognises the importance of delivering support to people in their own homes so they can stay there safely for as long as possible.