Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care
Consultation to focus on local bed-based care A STRONG desire to see bed-based intermediate care delivered in the heart of local communities emerged from a major piece of public engagement. Building on the feedback received,… Intermediate care consultation
Annual Review Postponed Unfortunately we have been made aware of a technical issue that has resulted in any questions submitted prior to 23 January 2023 not arriving in our mailbox. The IJB has decided to postpone the… Partnership calls for questions on a challenging year
Massive pressures faced by region’s health and social care UNPRECEDENTED pressures are being faced by the region’s health and social care system – in line with the rest of Scotland, and the UK as a… Unprecedented pressures
THE DUMFRIES and Galloway winter flu and COVID effort has reached thousands of people in the region already – and anyone eligible for a vaccine can get one before Christmas without an appointment. Drop-in vaccination… Drop in for COVID-19 and flu vaccinations before Christmas
THE DUMFRIES and Galloway winter flu and COVID vaccination effort has reached thousands of people in the region already – and from Monday 5th December anyone eligible for a vaccine will be able to get… Drop-in COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinics opening
A GROUP of young people in the region aged 11 to 25 are in the running for a top award in recognition for their work around speaking out on mental health issues. The Child Adolescent… Region’s mental health youth forum in running for top award
A RANGE of actions by people can help support the region’s health and social care system – which is currently under massive pressure. Taking up free vaccinations against flu and COVID if you are eligible is… Actions to help region’s health and social care through a challenging winter
AN EXTREMELY difficult and challenging winter lies ahead for health and social care within Dumfries and Galloway. That is the warning from Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership, anticipating that current massive pressures… Extremely challenging winter ahead for health and social care
ANYONE planning to visit a hospital or care home in Dumfries and Galloway will still be expected to first test themselves for COVID-19. Similarly, anyone visiting a health care setting or a care home will continue… Tests and masks still expected for visits to hospitals and care homes
VOICES from across Dumfries and Galloway are needed to establish a strategy aimed at ensuring everyone is encouraged and supported to shape approaches to health and social care. A 14-week period of public consultation is… Call to help shape health and social care engagement strategy