Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care
HEALTH and social care services in Dumfries and Galloway continue to face severe financial pressure – with a savings target of £30.7 million set for the current financial year. At the 3 June meeting of… IJB seeks to close £30.7 million savings gap as financial challenges continue
FASTER treatment, stronger recovery support and greater involvement of people with lived experience are among the major gains in local drug and alcohol services over the past year. Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board (IJB)… ADP report highlights improvements over the past 12 months
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
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
A plan to secure the future of GP services in Dumfries and Galloway has been given the go-ahead, with local health and social care leaders vowing to tackle growing pressures head-on. Dumfries and Galloway Integration… Plan to secure future of region’s GP services gets green light