Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care
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…
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…
Buildings across Dumfries and Galloway will be lit up in purple to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. The tribute – on 31st August – is being made to remember those who have died due to…
A collaboration between a ward at Midpark Hospital in Dumfries and a local camera club has resulted in new stimulating art for patients. The Glencairn Ward is one of six wards at Midpark Hospital, providing 15…
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…
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…