Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care
Although restrictions around COVID-19 have now been eased thanks to the vaccination programme, health and social care services are busier than ever. Major adaptations were required in areas such as dentistry in order to address…
The Unaudited Draft Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board (IJB) Annual Accounts for 2020/21 are now out for public consultation. The IJB was established as a body corporate by order of the Scottish Ministers on…
A CONTINUING increase in coronavirus cases has seen Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership make difficult decisions to suspend or alter a range of routine services. The significant rise in new COVID-19 related…
COVID-19 has presented unique healthcare challenges – but represents a very real challenge to vulnerable groups such as those who have drug and alcohol problems. It is estimated that over half of the 60,000…
COVID-19 has affected every aspect of health and social care, including how we access services delivered through GP practices. Please watch this short animated film about arrangements in Dumfries and Galloway, and how you can…
ANYONE in Scotland diagnosed with COVID-19 or experiencing symptoms will now have to self-isolate for ten days – an increase from seven. The announcement has been made by UK’s four Chief Medical Officers, noting evidence…
A special message of thanks is expressed during Armed Forces Week for the contributions made by all personnel. Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership would particularly like to recognise the support which has…
A number of residents and staff at Dryfemount Care Home in Lockerbie have tested positive for COVID-19 and a number of staff are in self-isolation. Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership have deployed staff to…
A key method to prevent the spread of coronavirus is keeping interaction to a minimum. As a result, a request is being made to help Care at Home staff carrying out their duties within the…
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is well-prepared for any positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and is asking the public to play their part in protecting themselves and each other. While all tests in Scotland have so…