Disabled islanders urged to take part in survey

A survey aims to capture islanders' experiences of being disabled in Jersey.

The government said its Living in Jersey Survey aimed to "provide a comprehensive picture" of island life and how people's experiences with disabilities and long-term health conditions compared to those without.

The government said there had been "important developments in policy, services, legislation and public awareness" in recent years.

Social Security Minister Senator Elaine Millar said she encouraged everyone to take part, "particularly people with disabilities and long-term health conditions, whose experiences and insights will help shape future priorities". The survey closes on 18 September.

Millar said the survey was "an important opportunity for islanders to tell us about their experiences of living in Jersey".

"We want to understand where progress has been made, where challenges remain, and what more can be done to make Jersey an inclusive and accessible island for everyone," she said.

The government said: "Almost 10 years have passed since Jersey undertook its first significant research into the lived experiences of people with disabilities.

"During that time, there have been important developments in policy, services, legislation, public awareness and the implementation of the Disability Strategy."

Islanders can complete the survey online, face-to-face, on paper, or on the telephone.

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