AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLong-term Care Capacity: The Bermuda Health Council is collecting details on privately owned properties that could be used as residential care homes and nursing homes, aiming to strengthen long-term care planning as the population ages. Hospital Overcrowding & Care at Home: A new opinion piece argues Bermuda’s hospital overcrowding is really a long-term care, home-care, rehab, and housing problem—highlighting the high cost of skilled home support. Mental Health Services: Solstice welcomed consultant psychiatrist Dr Elizabeth Hathaway, with specialist expertise in geriatric psychiatry and support for anxiety, depression, grief, caregiving stress, and dementia-related mental health needs. Community Wellness: Coralisle Group’s free CG Wellness Festival returns May 30 at Albuoy’s Point, celebrating the rebrand from Zest Wellness with fitness, kids activities, and demonstrations. Food Security Through Gardening: The Ministry of Health honoured 45 participants in the Grow Eat $ave Gardening Programme as it marks its 10th year supporting healthier lifestyles and community resilience. Public Safety: Police reported a “serious growing concern” after six knife arrests over the Bermuda Day weekend, alongside impaired driving arrests and road collisions. Population Planning: Bermuda’s 2026 Census of Population and Housing has begun, including new questions on health, living arrangements, and household characteristics. Corrections & Human Rights: Opposition leader Robert King says prison conditions risk violating human rights, calling for urgent action as staffing and infrastructure issues are flagged.
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