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 […]
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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
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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.
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Hospitals across Dumfries and Galloway are reopening for normal visiting after two weeks of restricted visiting. From Friday 19 December, there will be no restrictions on visiting anyone in a ward in Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, Midpark Hospital, Galloway Community Hospital or any cottage hospital – and no need to call to arrange visits
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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
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Drop-in flu vaccination clinics will be operating across the region in December. Vaccination is free for anyone who is eligible, and no appointment is needed – for dates, times, and places, see below. Vaccination is one of the best ways to protect against infectious diseases, and if you’re older, or you have other medical conditions
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A TOUGH season of cold weather, winter viruses and soaring demand is already here, but health and social care leaders have devised approaches to protect services and keep people safe this winter. The Winter Plan for 2025/26 presented to the NHS Dumfries and Galloway Board this week explains how winter preparations have been carried out
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MOMENTUM is building in NHS Dumfries and Galloway’s climate work, with new figures showing real gains in cutting emissions, expanding zero-emission travel and improving energy efficiency. The organisation’s Annual Climate Emergency and Sustainability Report which was presented to the NHS Board today set out a year that saw a four per cent fall in total
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CAUTIOUS optimism has greeted the mid-year financial report to the Board – which indicates that NHS Dumfries and Galloway is on track to remain within its maximum permitted overspend of £28 million for 2025/26. This is the upper limit the organisation is allowed, but it is now aiming to achieve a position closer to £25
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A CALL is being made for people to take part in vital health screenings, stay up to date with vaccinations and make use of services supporting families. These were some of the key areas of work highlighted in a report by the Chair of the region’s Public Health Committee which was brought to NHS Dumfries
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