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

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

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

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

THE NHS Board heard on Monday that further action is needed to reduce smoking and vaping outside NHS buildings. This follows ongoing concern about people continuing to smoke on hospital grounds, despite long-standing smoke-free rules designed to protect patients, staff and visitors. Chair of the Public Health Committee Gwilym Gibbons said: “NHS sites must be

GP practices across Dumfries and Galloway have begun changing over to NHS Scotland’s new Vision IT system and the rollout will continue over the course of 2026. Six practices are already in progress, with three nearing completion and the three going live by the end of March.   Greyfriars Medical Practice in Dumfries became the

Through Young Eyes’ is a short film which explores the perceptions and lived experiences of child poverty, through the eyes of children and young people in Dumfries and Galloway. The powerful and thought-provoking short film was made by local young people supported by Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Youth Work Service, and produced with Urbancroft Films.

Pharmacies will be closed on Thursday 25th December 2025. There is a pharmacy rota for Friday 26th December 2025, Thursday 1st January 2026 and Friday 2nd January 2026. Find your nearest open pharmacy in the lists below. Area Date Pharmacy Address Phone Opening Hours Wigtownshire 26-Dec-2025 Whithorn Pharmacy 67-69 St John Street, Whithorn DG8 8PD