Nursing chief executive suspended

The charity provides nursing care for people in their own homes

The chief executive of a Jersey nursing charity has been suspended.

Karen Huchet was suspended from her post at Family Nursing and Home Care on Wednesday following a complaint from a member of staff.

The nature of the complaint has not been made public, but the charity has said an independent inquiry will be carried out.

The inquiry will be led by Vivienne Woodcock, a human resources practitioner from the UK.

Richard Pirouet, the chairman of Family Nursing and Home Care, said he did not know at this stage how long the inquiry will last.

States funding

As chief executive, Karen Huchet is a high profile figure in the island, involved in fundraising projects for the charity.

Family Nursing and Home Care, which receives funding from the States, cares for about 7,000 islanders in their homes.

It is believed to be the first time in her 36-year nursing career that Ms Huchet has been off work.

She has been employed by Family Nursing and Home Care for 23 years.