17 November every year is World Prematurity Day, and the neonatal unit at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary is decorated in purple to mark it. Staff there have a simple message for parents and family of premature babies today – we see you, you’re not alone. One in thirteen babies are born prematurely – after […]
DGRI team highlights premature birth Read More »
The last few days have been exceptionally difficult for hospital and community services across Dumfries and Galloway. Due to continued high admissions and ongoing difficulties with discharge home, all of our sites are operating beyond capacity and staff are trying to manage far more patients than would normally be considered appropriate for safe and high
Statement from NHS Dumfries and Galloway Chief Executive Jeff Ace Read More »
Telephone scammers pretending to be associated with the NHS are operating in Scotland. Common tactics include asking for bank details, supposedly for a small payment to cover equipment insurance, outpatient treatment or other forms of care. Earlier this year, scam callers asking for payment for COVID-19 tests or vaccination were also common. NHS Scotland will
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ANYONE aged 50 and above is now being urged to get online to book their flu and COVID jags. The national booking website is now open for people in Dumfries and Galloway to book in and start receiving their jags from 24 October 2022. Getting vaccinated will help to provide them with the highest possible
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A CHANCE to experience a wide range of careers spanning health and social car has been offered to dozens of school pupils from across Dumfries and Galloway. A total of 78 pupils took part in Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Partnership’s work experience week. They gained a firsthand insight into the work involved in roles ranging from care at home worker to
Work experience offers region’s pupils taste of career in health and social care Read More »
ORGAN donation has changed in Scotland, with a move to an ‘opt out’ approach. And now, everyone aged 16 and above is being encouraged to record their donation decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register, and to tell their loved ones, too. NHS Dumfries and Galloway is helping to promote awareness of the change, as
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GET ready for your winter flu and COVID-19 vaccinations – that is the message going out across Dumfries and Galloway. A push to vaccinate the region’s care home residents and staff began last Monday, and amid a good and speedy uptake all other eligible recipients are now being advised to get ready for their vaccinations.
‘Get ready’ call as winter flu and COVID jags get off to flying start Read More »
This coming Monday 19th September 2022 has been designated as an exceptional public holiday for the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In line with national guidance around continuity of service, NHS Dumfries and Galloway is working to ensure scheduled activities and appointments are maintained wherever possible. Anyone with a scheduled appointment who
Arrangements for Monday 19 September Read More »
TRIBUTES are paid to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by NHS Dumfries and Galloway. The Queen’s long reign spans almost the entire existence of the National Health Service, during which strong local connections were established. In July 1975, Her Majesty officially opened Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, named with royal approval. That connection continued in
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NHS DUMFRIES and Galloway is developing a new Infant Mental Health Service – and is looking for help from parents and carers across the region. Parents or carers of infants up until their third birthday are invited to describe their experiences of child services and give suggestions for better care by completing the online surveys
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