Rod Edgar

A sharp early rise in seasonal flu and norovirus infections is hitting communitiesacross the region, and heaping pressure on health and social care.Some hospital wards have been closed to new admissions, visiting has beenrestricted across all sites, and the use of masks reintroduced – as the combinationof illnesses prompts appeals for public co-operation to help […]

PATIENTS across the region are seeing improvements in care, as new services deliver results and a key waiting time target edges closer to being achieved. NHS Dumfries and Galloway Board members heard today that the organisation remains on course to ensure no one waits longer than 52 weeks for a new outpatient appointment by next

THOUSANDS of people across Dumfries and Galloway are being urged to roll up their sleeves as the winter vaccination campaign kicks off – offering flu and COVID-19 jags to protect the most vulnerable. Health officials are reminding residents that, in line with national guidance, COVID-19 vaccination this year is focused on adults aged 75 and

HEALTH officials are urging eligible people across the region to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this autumn – as vaccinations remain one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and those around you. Valerie White, Director of Public Health at NHS Dumfries and Galloway, explains why this is so important. She said: “Vaccines

A SENIOR leader with many years of experience has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer of NHS Dumfries and Galloway. Nicole Hamlet takes on the role as part of changes to the way health and social care is led in the region. Previously, there was a joint lead officer role and deputy post

SIGNIFICANT financial challenges continue to be faced by NHS Dumfries and Galloway, its Board was informed at a meeting yesterday. A report noted that in June 2025 the Board had approved a financial plan for 2025/26 with a projected overspend of £28 million. The financial plan has been accepted by Scottish Government – who recognised

Cancer charity Maggie’s comes to Dumfries and Galloway NHS Dumfries and Galloway has announced they have the ‘green light’ to plan a Maggie’s cancer care centre in Dumfries.  National cancer charity Maggie’s can now move forward with plans to bring their professional programme of support to Dumfries and Galloway, the home of their founder Maggie Keswick Jencks.