Saint Helena Health Information: Health and Social Welfare Directorate
Reported, December 12, 2011
The central office of the Health and Social Welfare Directorate is located within the premises of the General Hospital which is situated at the south end of the islands Capital, Jamestown.
Under the guidance of its Director, supported by a staff compliment of 255 , made up of both local and TC personnel, the Health and Social Welfare Directorate has overall responsibility for the islands health care services, social services, social security and social housing.
Where the island is unable to accommodate or provide medical care/services of an extremely serious nature, the Directorate is responsible for referral of such cases overseas. This is done through its links with the South African and United Kingdom medical services.
The Health and Social Welfare Directorate takes a leading role in promoting healthy eating and lifestyle. This is communicated through various campaigning including radio talks, public seminars, leaflets and on occasion, through the use of local TV programming.
Key services provided by the Directorate include:
Medical, nursing and community care services
Elderly and home care services
Social services including the learning disability sector
Pharmacy and Laboratory services
Dental Services
Environmental health services including pest control and sanitary services
Assessments for income related benefits and basic island pensions
Social housing assessments and allocation
Administration support services
Website: www.sainthelena.gov.sh
Email: director.h&sw@publichealth.gov.sh
Telephone: +290 (2500)
Fax: + (290) 2530
Postal:
Health and Social Welfare Directorate
Jamestown
St Helena Island
South Atlantic Ocean
STHL 1ZZ