HSC kept quiet for five months about patient records overspend
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE knew it was losing control of the budget on its flagship IT project nearly five months before it told the States to expect a £5m. overspend.
News|Sep 25
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THIS week’s States debate has been another stunning masterclass in kicking cans and escalating costs.
Guernsey Press Comment|Sep 6
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New health IT system is nearly £5m. over budget
A NEW health IT system is heading nearly £5m. over budget.
News|Sep 6
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‘Errors of judgment’, no bid to mislead on PEH cost
Individual failures from key staff no longer engaged with the States were the key issues which caused the shock rise in costs on the hospital modernisation project which surprised States members at the end of last year.
News|Aug 22
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HSC needs more resources, says States chief executive
Health & Social Care could be in line for more staff to deal with a ‘hugely demanding portfolio’, Mark de Garis, head of the public service, has said.
News|Aug 22
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Bureaucracy blues, green field nightmares
Having watched an awful lot of policy failure and flaccid strategising, Dr Andy Sloan explains why he is impatient for action on housing – but not at the cost of our green fields
Andy Sloan|Jul 29
Andy Sloan
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Scrutiny is still waiting for report on capital projects
Scrutiny is still waiting to receive a key report on States capital projects – including the escalating cost of redeveloping the hospital, which officials concealed from politicians for most of last year.
News|Jul 10
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The Great Housing Gamble
Ambitious proposals for increasing Guernsey’s housing stock have brought out the sceptic in Horace Camp
Horace Camp|Jun 29
Horace Camp
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Commonwealth nations come together at Government House
Commonwealth citizens resident in Guernsey gathered for a champagne reception at Government House on Saturday.
News|Jun 24
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Mount Row closed until mid-August
A major St Peter Port artery is set to face disruption until mid-August.
News|Jun 16
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George Turner raises doubts over Scotland future after making switch to Japan
The 31-year-old forward recently ended a seven-year stint with Glasgow Warriors.
UK Sport|Jun 11
UK Sport
Shorthand States: May meeting
Listen to daily round-ups from the States’ May meeting.
News|May 24
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Smoking banned in cars carrying children
Smoking in cars carrying children is to become illegal, States members have agreed.
News|May 24
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Deputies still have questions over P&R’s conduct in PEH cost rise
URGENT questions are set to be asked in the States today, as deputies still want answers about how projected costs were allowed to soar on the Princess Elizabeth Hospital modernisation project.
News|May 22
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PEH Ivy Garden paths accessible for wheelchairs and prams
WHEELCHAIR and pram users should now find access to the Ivy Garden in the hospital grounds much easier, after new pathways were laid.
News|May 22
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