NHS Dumfries and Galloway
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A sharp rise in seasonal flu and norovirus infections is hitting communities across the region, and heaping pressure on health and social care. Medical Director Dr Kenneth Donaldson explains the situation, sets out the response within health and social care, and shares what people can do to help.
December 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A sharp rise in seasonal flu and norovirus infections is hitting communities across the region, and heaping pressure on health and social care. Medical Director Dr Kenneth Donaldson explains the situation, sets out the response within health and social care, and shares what people can do to help.
Medicines waste costs money and harms the environment - here are four easy things that everyone can do to help prevent it.
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Medicines waste costs money and harms the environment - here are four easy things that everyone can do to help prevent it.
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This #WorldStrokeDay, we're joining forces with @scotambservice.bsky.social to remind everyone across Scotland to know the signs of stroke and #ActFAST.
Face drooped on one side?
Arm weakness?
Speech slurred?
Time is critical
Any one of these symptoms could be a stroke. Call 999.
Face drooped on one side?
Arm weakness?
Speech slurred?
Time is critical
Any one of these symptoms could be a stroke. Call 999.
October 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This #WorldStrokeDay, we're joining forces with @scotambservice.bsky.social to remind everyone across Scotland to know the signs of stroke and #ActFAST.
Face drooped on one side?
Arm weakness?
Speech slurred?
Time is critical
Any one of these symptoms could be a stroke. Call 999.
Face drooped on one side?
Arm weakness?
Speech slurred?
Time is critical
Any one of these symptoms could be a stroke. Call 999.
If you're at risk from COVID-19 or flu this winter, vaccination is a good way to protect yourself. Don't miss out on a free vaccination at drop-in clinics in Kelloholm on Thursday and Dumfries on Friday. No appointment needed. Check your eligibility first here www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-livi...
October 27, 2025 at 10:40 AM
If you're at risk from COVID-19 or flu this winter, vaccination is a good way to protect yourself. Don't miss out on a free vaccination at drop-in clinics in Kelloholm on Thursday and Dumfries on Friday. No appointment needed. Check your eligibility first here www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-livi...
Our hospitals are extremely busy, and our Emergency Departments are there for very serious or life-threatening emergencies.
If you’re feeling unwell, there are many other places to get help and advice - often helping you receive the most appropriate care more quickly.
Please watch our short video:
If you’re feeling unwell, there are many other places to get help and advice - often helping you receive the most appropriate care more quickly.
Please watch our short video:
October 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Our hospitals are extremely busy, and our Emergency Departments are there for very serious or life-threatening emergencies.
If you’re feeling unwell, there are many other places to get help and advice - often helping you receive the most appropriate care more quickly.
Please watch our short video:
If you’re feeling unwell, there are many other places to get help and advice - often helping you receive the most appropriate care more quickly.
Please watch our short video:
Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership hosted 128 students on work experience placements from 22nd to 26th September this year – the largest number since the work placement programme started four years ago. Watch them talk about their experiences here: youtu.be/oDLIh-S3eII
2025 Health and Social Care Work Experience Week
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October 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership hosted 128 students on work experience placements from 22nd to 26th September this year – the largest number since the work placement programme started four years ago. Watch them talk about their experiences here: youtu.be/oDLIh-S3eII
We’re proud to stand with organisations, communities and individuals across Scotland in support of Scotland’s Climate Week.
We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and embedding sustainability into everything we do working towards the same goal: a more sustainable Scotland.
We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and embedding sustainability into everything we do working towards the same goal: a more sustainable Scotland.
September 30, 2025 at 8:50 AM
We’re proud to stand with organisations, communities and individuals across Scotland in support of Scotland’s Climate Week.
We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and embedding sustainability into everything we do working towards the same goal: a more sustainable Scotland.
We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and embedding sustainability into everything we do working towards the same goal: a more sustainable Scotland.
Health officials are urging eligible people across the region to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this autumn – as vaccinations remain one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and those around you.
Read more here:
www.nhsdg.co.uk/people-urged...
Read more here:
www.nhsdg.co.uk/people-urged...
September 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Health officials are urging eligible people across the region to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this autumn – as vaccinations remain one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and those around you.
Read more here:
www.nhsdg.co.uk/people-urged...
Read more here:
www.nhsdg.co.uk/people-urged...
A senior leader with many years of experience has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer of NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
Read more here:
www.nhsdg.co.uk/nicole-hamle...
Read more here:
www.nhsdg.co.uk/nicole-hamle...
September 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
A senior leader with many years of experience has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer of NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
Read more here:
www.nhsdg.co.uk/nicole-hamle...
Read more here:
www.nhsdg.co.uk/nicole-hamle...
The George Cross awarded to the NHS for its work during COVID visited our hospitals this week. Nursing director Mark Kelly says the award is "a lasting reminder of the wonderful care, compassion and selflessness demonstrated by colleagues across NHS D&G"
September 18, 2025 at 7:56 AM
The George Cross awarded to the NHS for its work during COVID visited our hospitals this week. Nursing director Mark Kelly says the award is "a lasting reminder of the wonderful care, compassion and selflessness demonstrated by colleagues across NHS D&G"
More DGRI emergency patients are being seen and either admitted, discharged or transferred within four hours than at any time in the last two years - despite the Emergency Department being busier than ever. Find out how here www.nhsdg.co.uk/treatment-mo...
Treatment moving faster at DGRI, board hears – NHS Dumfries & Galloway
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August 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
More DGRI emergency patients are being seen and either admitted, discharged or transferred within four hours than at any time in the last two years - despite the Emergency Department being busier than ever. Find out how here www.nhsdg.co.uk/treatment-mo...
SIGNIFICANT financial challenges continue to be faced by NHS Dumfries and Galloway, its Board was informed at a meeting on Monday.
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www.nhsdg.co.uk/nhs-board-br...
Read more here:
www.nhsdg.co.uk/nhs-board-br...
NHS Board briefed on ‘significant’ financial challenges – NHS Dumfries & Galloway
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August 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
SIGNIFICANT financial challenges continue to be faced by NHS Dumfries and Galloway, its Board was informed at a meeting on Monday.
Read more here:
www.nhsdg.co.uk/nhs-board-br...
Read more here:
www.nhsdg.co.uk/nhs-board-br...
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has announced they have the ‘green light’ to plan a Maggie’s cancer care centre in Dumfries.
Read more here: www.nhsdg.co.uk/cancer-chari...
Read more here: www.nhsdg.co.uk/cancer-chari...
August 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has announced they have the ‘green light’ to plan a Maggie’s cancer care centre in Dumfries.
Read more here: www.nhsdg.co.uk/cancer-chari...
Read more here: www.nhsdg.co.uk/cancer-chari...
Fine sunny weather this summer can bring some health risks as well, from heat exhaustion and dehydration to contaminated water. NHS Dumfries and Galloway public health consultant Keith Allan explains how to stay healthy when the heat is on youtu.be/ivU0gbTijAQ
Staying healthy in hot weather
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August 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Fine sunny weather this summer can bring some health risks as well, from heat exhaustion and dehydration to contaminated water. NHS Dumfries and Galloway public health consultant Keith Allan explains how to stay healthy when the heat is on youtu.be/ivU0gbTijAQ
An experienced leader in health, life sciences and public service has been appointed as the new Chair of NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
Mark Cook up post on Monday and says he is already struck by the warmth of the welcome — and the region’s potential.
Read more here:
www.nhsdg.co.uk/health-and-i...
Mark Cook up post on Monday and says he is already struck by the warmth of the welcome — and the region’s potential.
Read more here:
www.nhsdg.co.uk/health-and-i...
August 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
An experienced leader in health, life sciences and public service has been appointed as the new Chair of NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
Mark Cook up post on Monday and says he is already struck by the warmth of the welcome — and the region’s potential.
Read more here:
www.nhsdg.co.uk/health-and-i...
Mark Cook up post on Monday and says he is already struck by the warmth of the welcome — and the region’s potential.
Read more here:
www.nhsdg.co.uk/health-and-i...
A SERIES of workshops starting in August will explore how general medical practice in the region is running, helping to inform future approaches.
Read more here: dghscp.co.uk/workshops-ai...
Read more here: dghscp.co.uk/workshops-ai...
August 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
A SERIES of workshops starting in August will explore how general medical practice in the region is running, helping to inform future approaches.
Read more here: dghscp.co.uk/workshops-ai...
Read more here: dghscp.co.uk/workshops-ai...
A NEW specialist unit at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI) is improving care for some of the region’s most vulnerable patients – and is already showing positive results just a few months into operation.
Read more here: www.nhsdg.co.uk/dgris-new-fr...
Read more here: www.nhsdg.co.uk/dgris-new-fr...
July 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A NEW specialist unit at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI) is improving care for some of the region’s most vulnerable patients – and is already showing positive results just a few months into operation.
Read more here: www.nhsdg.co.uk/dgris-new-fr...
Read more here: www.nhsdg.co.uk/dgris-new-fr...
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Dumfries and Galloway Council is hosting a series of Back to School One Stop Shop events throughout the region. Families can collect free new and pre-loved school uniforms, stationery, lunch and receive complimentary “Back to School Trims” from attending hairdressers.
See below for more details.
See below for more details.
July 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Dumfries and Galloway Council is hosting a series of Back to School One Stop Shop events throughout the region. Families can collect free new and pre-loved school uniforms, stationery, lunch and receive complimentary “Back to School Trims” from attending hairdressers.
See below for more details.
See below for more details.
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@hralatest.bsky.social is seeking feedback new guidance to accompany the updated clinical trials regulations which come into force across all four nations of the UK on 28 April 2026.
Read the full story 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/health-...
Read the full story 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/health-...
July 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
@hralatest.bsky.social is seeking feedback new guidance to accompany the updated clinical trials regulations which come into force across all four nations of the UK on 28 April 2026.
Read the full story 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/health-...
Read the full story 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/health-...
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Get ready for the new school year at Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Back to School One Stop Shop Events. Families can collect free new and pre-loved school uniforms, stationery, lunch and access free “Back to School Trims” from hairdressers.
Details of the upcoming events are below.
Details of the upcoming events are below.
July 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Get ready for the new school year at Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Back to School One Stop Shop Events. Families can collect free new and pre-loved school uniforms, stationery, lunch and access free “Back to School Trims” from hairdressers.
Details of the upcoming events are below.
Details of the upcoming events are below.
Guid Nychburris Day takes place in Dumfries tomorrow, and yesterday the principals brought cheer to patients and staff during their visit to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.
June 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Guid Nychburris Day takes place in Dumfries tomorrow, and yesterday the principals brought cheer to patients and staff during their visit to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.
This year, we’re sending out details of most vaccination appointments using our secure Patient Hub service.
If you get a text or email with a link to www.patient-hub.nhsdg.co.uk, please click on it to log in and accept the appointment.
For more information visit nhsdg.co.uk/patient-hub
If you get a text or email with a link to www.patient-hub.nhsdg.co.uk, please click on it to log in and accept the appointment.
For more information visit nhsdg.co.uk/patient-hub
June 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This year, we’re sending out details of most vaccination appointments using our secure Patient Hub service.
If you get a text or email with a link to www.patient-hub.nhsdg.co.uk, please click on it to log in and accept the appointment.
For more information visit nhsdg.co.uk/patient-hub
If you get a text or email with a link to www.patient-hub.nhsdg.co.uk, please click on it to log in and accept the appointment.
For more information visit nhsdg.co.uk/patient-hub
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Free #IMHAW2025 webinar!
Join us to kick start #IMHAW2025 on Mon 9th June, 1pm, as we launch our new report & ask the crucial question ‘Who is holding the baby?’.
Hear from the Parent-Infant Foundation & @mayaellismp.bsky.social, Chair of the APPG on Babies (Pregnancy to Age 2).
Book👉bit.ly/43OF71S
Join us to kick start #IMHAW2025 on Mon 9th June, 1pm, as we launch our new report & ask the crucial question ‘Who is holding the baby?’.
Hear from the Parent-Infant Foundation & @mayaellismp.bsky.social, Chair of the APPG on Babies (Pregnancy to Age 2).
Book👉bit.ly/43OF71S
May 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Free #IMHAW2025 webinar!
Join us to kick start #IMHAW2025 on Mon 9th June, 1pm, as we launch our new report & ask the crucial question ‘Who is holding the baby?’.
Hear from the Parent-Infant Foundation & @mayaellismp.bsky.social, Chair of the APPG on Babies (Pregnancy to Age 2).
Book👉bit.ly/43OF71S
Join us to kick start #IMHAW2025 on Mon 9th June, 1pm, as we launch our new report & ask the crucial question ‘Who is holding the baby?’.
Hear from the Parent-Infant Foundation & @mayaellismp.bsky.social, Chair of the APPG on Babies (Pregnancy to Age 2).
Book👉bit.ly/43OF71S
