An update on continuing work to address the challenge of COVID-19 was submitted to the NHS Dumfries and Galloway Board this week. The Board met virtually on Monday, and were briefed on new developments including the move towards the introduction of ‘Test, Trace, Isolate and Support’ – in line with national directions. Addressing the Board,
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A group of doctors who have graduated early to help the NHS meet the challenge of the coronavirus arrived in the region last week. Anne-Marie Coxon is manager of the Education Centre in Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. She said: “These FiY1 doctors are final year medical students who volunteered to graduate early so they
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Mobile testing for COVID-19 is now available for more residents of Dumfries and Galloway. Other key workers (including food chain, transport, delivery, essential manufacturing, etc – full list at https://www.gov.scot/…/coronavirus…/pages/who-can-be-tested/), those older than 65 years of age, and household members of both of these groups can be tested at one of the mobile testing units that
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Statement on lockdown from NHS Dumfries and Galloway Chief Executive Jeff Ace “The Scottish Government has made clear today that, in Scotland, existing lockdown arrangements will continue to apply. Any minor easing of restrictions will only be introduced when supported by evidence of reduced community transmission of COVID-19. “It is worth reiterating that we remain
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We are grateful to everyone across the region for continuing to follow the guidance to stay at home and for complying with social distancing measures when leaving the house for essential supplies, essential medical needs and for daily exercise. These measures have been successful in flattening the curve in Dumfries and Galloway and we need
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Today, Tuesday 5th May, is International Day of the Midwife and NHS Dumfries and Galloway is celebrating midwives and how they are bringing new life into the world. Gill Jess, Clinical Midwifery Manager, said: “Babies come when they are ready, so it really is one of the few parts of healthcare that you can’t delay.
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A painting of Captain Tom Moore was delivered to the entrance to DGRI this morning to help mark the NHS fund-raiser’s 100th birthday. A talented local artist captured Tom in his famous thumbs-up pose, accompanied by the message ‘NHS Thank You’ against a rainbow backdrop. Tom, from Bedfordshire, has raised almost £30 million for the
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A sum of over £1,000 has been donated by Queen of the South Football Club supporters to back the work of the local NHS. Mark Blount is a director of the Dumfries club, and he said: “Two of our most fervent supporters, Ross and Greig Corbett (shown in the photograph below), carried out virtual half
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NHS Dumfries and Galloway Chief Executive Jeff Ace said: “The virus has changed many aspects of our lives and, for a growing number of families in the region, it has brought the tragedy of bereavement. Its impact could, though, have been much worse in terms of the numbers of people hospitalised or requiring critical care,
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NHS Dumfries and Galloway’s public website provides information, help and advice about mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. For most people this is sufficient to manage their mental health and wellbeing now and in the weeks and months ahead. This information can be accessed here: https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/mental-health-and-wellbeing-and-co…/ If you feel that you need further information,
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