A new programme to vaccinate school-leavers and new university and college students against meningitis B has started well. Since the campaign launched in June this year uptake of the vaccine has been good, according to a report delivered to the NHS Dumfries and Galloway Board this week. The meningitis B vaccine, offered for a limited […]
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A BOLD new character is set to pop up across Dumfries and Galloway – and he’s on a mission to get people moving. DG Domore, a newly launched illustrated mascot, is the eye-catching face of a major push to tackle inactivity, with scenes showing him and a cast of characters running, cycling and getting involved
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NHS Dumfries and Galloway is seeking comment on plans to open a new pharmacy to serve the Moffat area. Davidsons Chemists is considering an application for a pharmacy at 7 Well Street in Moffat. In line with their duty to consult on major service changes, NHS Dumfries and Galloway and Davidsons have begun a joint
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PATIENTS in Annan are set to benefit from improved access to services as the Community Treatment and Care (CTAC) service relocates to a central health campus. The service, which is currently delivered from Greencroft Medical Practice North, is moving to Annan Health Centre on the Annan Hospital site as part of the continued development of
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National cancer care charity Maggie’s has announced their planned support centre in Dumfries and Galloway, home of their founder Maggie Keswick Jencks, will be designed in collaboration between two exceptional designers. The charity, which marks 30 years of providing free expert cancer support this year, has named Roz Barr Architects and Lily Jencks Studio as
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DECISIONS about NHS services in Dumfries and Galloway will increasingly be shaped through regional working across the west of Scotland. Senior clinicians have been advised that closer collaboration between health boards will play a growing role in how services are organised and sustained, particularly in areas facing workforce challenges, rising demand and financial pressure. Speaking
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SOME progress is being seen in NHS Dumfries and Galloway’s efforts to contain a £28 million in-year deficit. A financial update covering the end of December shows the Board’s overspend at £19.1 million, reflecting steady progress in slowing expenditure despite continued pressure across frontline services. Board members were told the organisation remains on track to
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SIGNIFICANT assurance that systems are in place to protect patient safety and quality of care have been provided to NHS Dumfries and Galloway Board. An update from the Healthcare Governance Committee on Monday highlighted its role overseeing clinical governance, risk management and patient safety, and confirmed that appropriate arrangements are in place to identify issues
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STAFF across NHS Dumfries and Galloway have been thanked for their ‘extraordinary commitment’ – as new performance figures highlight just how busy health services remain across the region. A summary performance report shows sustained pressure across urgent, planned and community services, driven by high demand, workforce challenges and the increasing complexity of care. NHS Board
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