Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care
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… Marking International Overdose Awareness Day
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… Midpark ward staff heap praise as local camera club rises to challenge
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 forces suspension of procedures and services
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 awareness promoted by Alcohol and Drug Partnership
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… Extension of self-isolation to ten days
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… Special thanks to Armed Forces
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… Staff deployed to care home
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… Call to help Care at Home workers
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… Dumfries and Galloway well prepared for coronavirus
A series of consultation meetings is set to take place as part of an independent charity’s review of Short Break Services in Dumfries and Galloway. Action for Children have announced seven consultation sessions to take… Open consultation sessions to focus on Short Break Services