Care for Jersey's most vulnerable "could collapse" because of funding rules

ITV News can reveal some of Jersey's most vulnerable people face losing essential respite care visits because of strict government rules.

Families who get support from carers, funded through the Long Term Care scheme, have been told that if they cancel the appointments to reduce the risk of catching coronavirus, their carer will not get paid.

That cut in funding means some providers fear they may have to lay off staff.

Single parent Mark Jones relies on such visits. His 22-year-old daughter Meg has severe autism, and 28-year-old son Ryan has Down’s Syndrome.

Mr Jones fears that if carers lose their jobs, relationships built up between them and their often vulnerable clients could be lost forever.

Anthony Adams runs care provider New Horizons Support Services.

ITV News has approached the government for a response. In the meantime, Mark Jones has this message to those in charge:

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