DROP-IN vaccination clinics are now underway for the flu and COVID vaccination programme this winter. This means that everyone aged 12 and above who is in an eligible group can simply attend on the day – without having to make an appointment. Director of Public Health Valerie White said: “We’re really glad that we’re now …
The Integration Scheme for Dumfries and Galloway has been reviewed, revised and updated. This is a draft document until 2nd December 2023 to give people a further opportunity to provide comments and/or suggest changes. After this time, this will become a final draft document and submitted to NHS Dumfries and Galloway Board and Dumfries and …
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is encouraging people yet to record their donation decision to make it known this Organ and Tissue Donation Week (18-24 September 2023). New statistics release today show that over half of people in the NHS Dumfries and Galloway area (54 per cent) have now registered their donation decision – 50.5 per …
A STRATEGY aimed at providing the best targeted protection against COVID-19 this winter involves adopting a responsive approach to vaccination. Although COVID-19 has been with us now for over three years, it is still a relatively new virus – this means that as we learn more about it we have to adapt our response. This …
Winter flu and COVID vaccinations roll out across the region Read More »
CHALLENGES are still being faced in the bid to reduce the region’s drug-related deaths – but with a new treatment fuelling hopes that progress can be made. Dumfries and Galloway’s successful introduction of a new medication to help treat opioid dependence has attracted national interest and raised local hopes of improved outcomes – after successive …
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Huge congratulations to a group of NHS Dumfries and Galloway nursing staff who were honoured at a glittering ceremony to commemorate 75 years of NHS Scotland. The group of individuals from the community and acute settings across the region were invited to a special reception hosted by the First Minister, Humza Yousaf, at Edinburgh Castle. …
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is joining other health boards and trusts across the country in celebrating 75 years of the National Health Service. Mountainhall Treatment Centre was lit up in blue last night on the eve of the anniversary, and Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary will also be adopting a blue lighting hue this week …
VISITORS to NHS healthcare settings are no longer expected to routinely wear masks or face coverings. The national guidance in respect of COVID-19 takes effect from today, Tuesday May 16. However, masks will still be required in non-routine situations – including circumstances where there are risks around infection and vulnerability. NHS Dumfries and Galloway Chief …
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NHS Dumfries and Galloway has been celebrating the amazing role of nurses on #InternationalNursesDayToday (May 12) officially recognises the invaluable role of nurses.NHS Dumfries and Galloway is joining the celebrations across the world to share the incredible achievements and wonderful stories about how nurses have made a big difference in their patients’ lives that truly demonstrate …
Celebrating the amazing role of our nurses on #InternationalNursesDay Today (May 12) officially recognises the invaluable role of nurses. NHS Dumfries and Galloway is joining the celebrations across the world to share the incredible achievements and wonderful stories about how nurses have made a big difference in their patients’ lives that truly demonstrate the #BestOfNursing …