Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care
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
EXTREME pressures are currently challenging the health and social care systems across Dumfries and Galloway. Urgent meetings have been taking place among clinical and care managers, as they work to address both the pressing short-term… Extreme pressures facing region’s health and social care system
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
Although restrictions around COVID-19 have now been eased thanks to the vaccination programme, health and social care services are busier than ever. Major adaptations were required in areas such as dentistry in order to address… Dental practices under great pressure