Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care
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 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
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
GRATITUDE is being expressed for the support shown to the region’s health and social care system in the face of major challenges. It follows a request to communities to take actions which can support the… Grateful thanks for support shown for stretched health and social care system
A VERY serious situation now exists across the health and social care system in Dumfries and Galloway – currently experiencing the greatest pressures in living memory. Direct requests are now being made to families and… ‘Serious’ situation in region’s health and social care sparks community call
Supporting Carers is a priority for the Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board and one of the nine national health and wellbeing outcomes. A funding opportunity to support Carers in the region is now available… Supporting Carers in Dumfries and Galloway – Carers Act Funding 2021/22
ATTENTION is being focused on the work of Allied Health Professionals across Dumfries and Galloway as part of the fourth national AHP Day. AHPs are a diverse group of practitioners who apply their expertise to… Day provides chance to thank region’s Allied Health Professionals