Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care
A MAJOR review looking at how General Medical Services (GMS) are delivered across Dumfries and Galloway has reached its next stage, with an update presented at Tuesday’s meeting of the region’s Integration Joint Board (IJB).… Review of GP services in Dumfries and Galloway reaches next stage
EFFORTS to improve health, increase physical activity, and strengthen community engagement in Dumfries and Galloway are gaining momentum, according to the latest updates presented to the full Integration Joint Board (IJB). A report from the… IJB hears of work on health and prevention push
AN UPDATE on maternity services in Wigtownshire was noted at Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board (IJB) on Tuesday. Members heard that the Finance, Performance and Quality Committee had received the update in July, and… IJB takes assurance on safe maternity model for Wigtownshire
A WARNING of record deficits and deepening pressures dominated Tuesday’s meeting of Dumfries and Galloway’s Integration Joint Board (IJB). At a meeting, members were told that while the accounts for 2024/25 balanced this was only… Deficit warning grips meeting of Integration Joint Board
A SERIES of workshops starting in August will explore how general medical practice in the region is running, helping to inform future approaches. Members of the public are invited to attend these sessions and contribute… Workshops aim to explore approaches to GP services
HEALTH and social care services across Dumfries and Galloway are facing unprecedented financial pressures — prompting warnings that the quality and breadth of service provision is likely to be affected in the months ahead. The region’s… Health and social care service provision likely to be impacted by finances
A CHANCE to shape the future of health and social care services in the region is being promoted to service users and unpaid carers through two key roles on the Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint… Two roles to help shape the future of health and social care in region
A NEW chapter in Moffat’s healthcare story begins this month, as the town’s medical practice officially relocates into the former cottage hospital site – opening on 29th April 2025. The move marks a major step forward… Town’s medical practice gears up for move into health and social care hub
A LOCKERBIE Care Home resident has been described as a walking miracle. Pat Deardon, a resident at Dryfemount Care Home, is putting her best foot forward to complete a sponsored after not walking for the… Care home resident Pat steps up to the challenge
A major new strategy to improve support for unpaid Carers across Dumfries and Galloway has been officially approved by health and social care leaders at a meeting in Dumfries. Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board… Strategy to support Dumfries and Galloway’s unpaid Carers