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JET Secures Funding Amid Controversy Over Disability Budget

1/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Jersey Employment Trust (JET) has been granted stabilisation funding amid a government funding dispute.
Social Security Minister Lyndsay Feltham confirmed the funding will come from the disability initiatives budget.
A petition with over 5,000 signatures urging reversal of the funding cap could lead to debate in the States Assembly.
Lyndsay Feltham calls for updated funding arrangements and data-sharing agreements.
JET's board complies with data-sharing regulations.

History

Historical Context

The States of Jersey's Disability Strategy, launched in 2013, aimed to enhance support for individuals with disabilities. The Jersey Employment Trust (JET) has been pivotal, receiving over £1 million annually to aid disabled job seekers. A current funding dispute, driven by over 5,000 petitioners, underscores ongoing tensions between government budget priorities and social support, potentially reshaping future disability funding policies.

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Story summary

The Jersey Employment Trust (JET) has been granted stabilisation funding amid a government funding dispute.
Social Security Minister Lyndsay Feltham confirmed the funding will come from the disability initiatives budget.
A petition with over 5,000 signatures urging reversal of the funding cap could lead to debate in the States Assembly.
Lyndsay Feltham calls for updated funding arrangements and data-sharing agreements.
JET's board complies with data-sharing regulations.

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