Chris Craddock

An Egyptian human rights lawyer, Maha Attia, who fled persecution and was granted asylum in the UK, found therapeutic relief during a charity-funded visit to Jersey with her daughters. The trip was organised by the Prisoners of Conscience Jersey Holiday Fund with support from the charity Healing Waves. Attia described the island as emotionally restorative after years of pressure linked to her activism on domestic abuse, girls’ education and violence against women in Egypt. Her daughters also expressed gratitude for the safe and welcoming environment. Volunteers highlighted the importance of offering respite to families affected by human rights abuses, while Amnesty International’s assessment of Egypt’s ongoing human rights crisis was noted.

Year 10 students at Les Quennevais School collectively completed the full Ironman distance through swimming, cycling and walking to raise more than £1,150 for Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey. Several students and teacher Hannah Campbell took part in different stages despite challenging heat, emphasising teamwork and motivation. The effort served as both a fundraiser and a shared experience ahead of the students entering Year 11.

Owen Farrell led a training session in Jersey for more than 100 young rugby players, offering advice, answering questions, and encouraging them to stay active and enjoy team sports. The event was organised by coaching group Nudge, which aims to bring sports role models to the island. Young participants expressed excitement and motivation after meeting him, while Nudge co-founder Tim Grey said such interactions help inspire children to continue playing rugby. The group has previously brought other top players to the island to support youth engagement in sport.

Jersey is conducting a clinical trial to assess whether intravenous iron can improve symptoms and physical activity in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Participants will wear a smart ring and thigh patch for 14 weeks to provide continuous data on activity and physiological metrics. Led by Dr Aaron Henry at Jersey Hospital and funded with £200,000 from Digital Jersey’s Impact Jersey Fund, the initiative aims to use digital health technology to enhance patient care, particularly for older patients. Digital Jersey highlights the island’s potential as a testbed for emerging health technologies.

A clinical trial in Jersey is testing whether intravenous iron improves symptoms for patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction, using a smart ring and thigh patch to monitor activity and physiological data over 14 weeks. Led by Dr Aaron Henry at Jersey Hospital, the trial aims to provide continuous monitoring rather than single-point tests. Digital Jersey has invested £200,000 through its Impact Jersey Fund, with CEO Tony Moretta highlighting the island’s potential as a testbed for digital health technologies.