Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care
EXPANDED use of intermediate care beds across Dumfries and Galloway is set to continue after delivering significant benefits for patients and the wider health and social care system. Members of the Integration Joint Board (IJB)… Backing voiced for region’s intermediate care beds
A PACKAGE of savings measures aimed at balancing a £124 million adult social care budget in Dumfries and Galloway has been agreed by health and social care leaders. Members of the Integration Joint Board (IJB)… Plan agreed to balance adult social care budget
A MAJOR plan to secure the future of GP services in Dumfries and Galloway has been approved, marking the conclusion of an extensive review of General Medical Services (GMS). The programme, directed by Dumfries and… Plan agreed to strengthen future of GP services across region
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
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
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