Guernsey’s Health & Social Care committee has released information regarding the cost of independent investigations and reviews conducted over a five-year period. According to HSC President George Oswald, 20 reviews were commissioned by or on behalf of the committee during the span from 2021 to 2025, with a total expenditure of £187,479.
The reviews examined various departmental operations within the health service, with specific focus areas including pathology, maternity, and ophthalmology services. A range of external organizations and specialists conducted these investigations, drawing on expertise from sources such as the Royal College of Surgeons of England and external consultancy firms. The Isle of Man’s head of maternity was also involved in the review process.
Recommendations emerging from the reports included proposals to enhance staffing resources for the ear, nose and throat service through additional consultant positions and locum coverage. The pathology department was identified as requiring improved resilience based on review findings. Additional oversight activities were also noted, with two further reports being conducted during the five-year period that were not directly commissioned but maintained relevance to HSC operations.
The disclosure came in response to inquiries from Deputy Gavin St Pier regarding the scope and findings of health service reviews undertaken during the period.
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