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 […]
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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A NEW provider has been awarded the contract to deliver general medical services out of the practice in Lockerbie. Dr Kashif Ahmad and Dr Michael Ramsden were already serving as locums at Lockerbie Medical Practice, but successfully bid to take over responsibility for managing services. Deputy Medical Director Dr Grecy Bell said: “NHS Dumfries and
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AN EXTREMELY high level of activity is being experienced at the region’s two acute hospitals. This is a situation which has continued since the four day Easter Holiday weekend, and which has meant services having to operate flexibly – making use of all available staffing capacity in order to meet demand. A request is made
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PEOPLE who are ready to leave hospital should get home in time for lunch on their day of discharge – that is the new goal for staff and carers within Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership. In a new push to reduce delays in discharge, patients, Carers, and hospital staff are being asked
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