Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care
AN EXPERIENCED leader has stepped into the role of Interim Chief Officer of Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership (DGHSCP). Gareth Marr joined the Partnership earlier this year as Interim Deputy Chief Officer… Experienced leader appointed Interim Chief Officer of DGHSCP
A MAJOR effort to shape the future of general medical services (GMS) in Dumfries and Galloway has taken a significant step forward, following extensive engagement with healthcare professionals and the public. In its 3 June… IJB takes forward work to future-proof general medical services
HEALTH and social care services in Dumfries and Galloway continue to face severe financial pressure – with a savings target of £30.7 million set for the current financial year. At the 3 June meeting of… IJB seeks to close £30.7 million savings gap as financial challenges continue
FASTER treatment, stronger recovery support and greater involvement of people with lived experience are among the major gains in local drug and alcohol services over the past year. Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board (IJB)… ADP report highlights improvements over the past 12 months
SIGNIFICANT work has already taken place to see four of the region’s cottage hospitals deliver a wider range of services in the heart of those communities. On 4 March, members of Dumfries and Galloway Integration… Board hears of advanced work at four cottage hospital sites
Dumfries and Galloway’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) has welcomed news of progress with a review of general medical practices across the region. At its last meeting in December, recognising the heavy pressure on GP practices… IJB welcomes progress on GP service review
DUMFRIES and Galloway’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) this month heard an update on the Partnership’s financial position from Chief Finance Officer Katy Kerr for 2024/25. The update recognised significant savings by NHS Dumfries and Galloway.… IJB hears update on Partnership finances
A new plan agreed this month will see more support for unpaid Carers across the region – including more respite care to give them some much-needed time off. The Integration Joint Board (IJB), which is… £2m a year will boost support and respite for D&G carers
IJB meets next week to decide on options for four cottage hospitals Community hub option recommended by DGHSCP for each of the four sites IJB will consider range of data and responses to consultation DECISIONS… Key meeting to decide future of four cottage hospitals