Important update If you have been raped or sexually assaulted, West of Scotland Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCs) is there to help. Their team is made up of experts trained in caring for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted. If the assault took place in the last seven days, they can provide
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A SIGNIFICANT issue with the COVID-19 vaccination appointing system has seen many people in Dumfries and Galloway called to attend clinics over the weekend that were not taking place.Work is taking place to resolve this issue.As a result, any adult with a rescheduled appointment for a date any day this week is being asked NOT
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Sincere apologies are being extended to those people that have arrived as instructed at a vaccination centre today but, unfortunately, necessary arrangements are not in place to be able to administer vaccines today. An issue with the COVID vaccination appointing system has resulted in people being mistakenly appointed to attend a clinic in the region
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CASES of COVID-19 remain high in Dumfries and Galloway, with 1889 new positives recorded in the week ending Sunday March 27. This was down slightly from 2029 the week before, but still means that individuals, businesses and services are still being significantly impacted by cases right across the region. Director of Public Health Valerie White
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A SIGNIFICANT increase in COVID cases has been recorded in Dumfries and Galloway over the last two weeks. In the week ending Sunday March 20 there were 2029 new cases. Meanwhile, numbers adjusted for the previous week upon receipt of additional data reveal that there were 1950 cases – up very markedly from 1261 the week before.
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A SUCCESSFUL conclusion has been reached following work to establish a new provider to deliver GP services out of Sanquhar and Kelloholm. Following a procurement process, Ayrshire Medical Group are now set to assume responsibility. The development is being viewed as extremely welcome and positive, with gratitude expressed to everyone who has been a part of this
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COVID-19 case rates remain very high within Dumfries and Galloway – with a resulting impact on its health and social care systems. Cases are being recorded across all communities, and the people who work and volunteer within the region’s health and social care systems are not immune to the coronavirus’ effects. Dumfries and Galloway Health
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KEEP wearing face coverings in indoor public settings is the call to people in Dumfries and Galloway – as COVID-19 case numbers continue to remain very high. In the week ending Sunday March 14 there was a total of 1274 new cases in the region, down slightly from the 1308 the previous week but still
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Drop-in vaccination clinics are running across the region today – for first doses, second doses and boosters. Anyone aged over 18 who is now at least 12 weeks from their second jag is strongly encouraged to take up the opportunity to receive a booster jag, which is now known to play a key role in
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A SIGNIFICANT increase in COVID-19 cases has been recorded in Dumfries and Galloway. The rise from 858 in the week ending 27 February to 1261 in the week ending Sunday 6 March comes ahead of further booster jabs for people aged 75 and over, and first dose vaccinations for children aged 5 to 11. Director
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