NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 01/10/2026HEALTH officials are urging people who are eligible for flu and COVID-19 vaccination to take up the offer this winter and help protect themselves from serious illness. Read more here: dghscp.co.uk/people-urged... 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 23/09/2026Factors in life like sleep, movement, stress, mood can all affect how our nervous system responds to pain. Things you do every day can influence your chronic pain. Browse the "Experience of Pain" section of the NHS DG Chronic Pain Team website to find out more dghscp.co.uk/chronic-pain...dghscp.co.ukChronic Pain Team – Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 21/09/2026Pacing helps you balance activity and rest so you can do more of what matters—without worsening your chronic pain. Look at our Resource pack for chronic heath conditions in the "Live well with pain through self management" section of the website dghscp.co.uk/chronic-pain-team/ 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 18/09/2026Pain isn't always visible. People living with chronic pain may be managing symptoms every day, even when there are no obvious signs. Taking the time to listen, understand, and support someone can make a real difference. 👉 Find more information and support: dghscp.co.uk/chronic-pain...dghscp.co.ukChronic Pain Team – Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 16/09/2026Medicine used for long‑term pain can cause problems such as tiredness, poor concentration, or dizziness. Sometimes it may be doing more harm than good. We can help you look at what is and isn’t working - or ask your GP or practice pharmacist for a review. Find out more: dghscp.co.uk/chronic-pain...dghscp.co.ukChronic Pain Team – Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 14/09/2026❌Myth: “There’s a treatment out there that will make my chronic pain go away completely.” ✔Fact: Surgery and medications can help some types of pain, but many people see more improvement from understanding and managing their pains. 👉 Learn more by watching our video www.youtube.com/watch?v=muA4...youtube.comAnatomy and imagingYouTube video by DGNHS 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 11/09/2026The Chronic Pain Team website can help you understand pain and discover resources, including podcasts, videos and apps, that really make a difference. And our Community Link Workers can connect you to resources in the community that may help. Full details here: dghscp.co.uk/chronic-pain...dghscp.co.ukChronic Pain Team – Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 09/09/2026Myth: If you live with chronic pain, you should avoid movement. Fact: Gentle, paced activity can help reduce pain and increase mobility. If you’re unsure where to start, dghscp.co.uk/chronic-pain-team provides tools, advice and videos. And visit dgdoingmore.co.uk/ for activity opportunitiesdghscp.co.ukChronic Pain Team – Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 07/09/2026"🌟 Living with pain? You don’t have to manage it alone. Getting support early can help you stay active, connected and involved in daily life. 👉 Explore the "What services are there for people living with chronic pain?" and "Useful links" sections of our website at dghscp.co.uk/chronic-pain... 100
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 04/09/2026Chronic pain isn’t just “pain that lasts a long time” — it’s linked to how the nervous system processes signals. This short video explains it in a simple, helpful way: Brainman Understanding pain 🎥 Watch the video now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_3p...youtube.comUnderstanding Pain in less than 5 minutes, and what to do about it!YouTube video by Live Active Chiropractic (Live Active Clinic) 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 02/09/2026❌ Myth: “Chronic pain means something is damaged” ✔️ Fact: Long‑term pain often continues even after tissues have healed Our videos and resources explain this in an easy‑to‑understand way. 👉 Learn more in our website's "What is Chronic Pain" section: dghscp.co.uk/chronic-pain...dghscp.co.ukChronic Pain Team – Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 31/08/2026Chronic pain affects 38% of adults in Scotland — but you don’t have to manage it alone. Over the next 4 weeks, we’ll be sharing: Information about pain Helpful tips Myths vs facts about chronic pain Find more information, help and support at dghscp.co.uk/chronic-pain...dghscp.co.ukChronic Pain Team – Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 14/08/2026Road closures: Cargen roundabout is closed until 21 August, affecting access to DGRI. Bankend Road resurfacing from 17-19 August will affect Mountainhall and Midpark. Please allow extra time if needed. More information at experience.arcgis.com/experience/4... and www.roadworksscotland.org/experience.arcgis.comExperience 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 13/08/2026Our Emergency Departments are extremely busy at present, and if your illness or injury isn't life-threatening, you might want to seek help elsewhere, explains ED consultant Dr Niall Campbell youtu.be/Qe-GDrAO7vMyoutu.beED or not ED? Find the best place to receive care fastYouTube video by DGNHS 000
Reposted by NHS Dumfries and GallowayNHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 17/07/2026Several road closures over the next few weeks may affect access to Mountainhall Treatment Centre and Midpark Hospital. Please plan your route in advance, and allow extra time if necessary. Full details of the road closures are at experience.arcgis.com/experience/4... 001
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 23/07/2026GP practices across Dumfries and Galloway are moving to a new IT system. In August Glenluce, Lockerbie, Sandhead, Shebburn, and Upper Nithsdale will make the change. Find out when your practice will change and how it will affect you here: dghscp.co.uk/gp-it-system... 000
Reposted by NHS Dumfries and GallowayNHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 02/07/2026Starting university or college in 2026–27? Or were you in S6 during 2025–26? You may be eligible for a free Meningitis B vaccination. Young people now living in D&G will be contacted with an appointment - others must contact us to book. For more information: www.nhsdg.co.uk/wp-content/u...nhsdg.co.uk 001
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 20/07/2026If there is any doubt about the timing and extent of road closures, please refer to the DGC Road Closures website experience.arcgis.com/experience/4..., which has the latest information about road works across Dumfries and Galloway.experience.arcgis.comExperience 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 17/07/2026Several road closures over the next few weeks may affect access to Mountainhall Treatment Centre and Midpark Hospital. Please plan your route in advance, and allow extra time if necessary. Full details of the road closures are at experience.arcgis.com/experience/4... 001
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 16/07/2026GP practices across Dumfries and Galloway are moving to a new IT system. In August Glenluce, Lockerbie, Sandhead, Shebburn, and Upper Nithsdale will make the change. Find out when your practice will change and how it will affect you here: dghscp.co.uk/gp-it-system... 001
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 02/07/2026Starting university or college in 2026–27? Or were you in S6 during 2025–26? You may be eligible for a free Meningitis B vaccination. Young people now living in D&G will be contacted with an appointment - others must contact us to book. For more information: www.nhsdg.co.uk/wp-content/u...nhsdg.co.uk 001
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 02/07/2026GP practices across Dumfries and Galloway are moving to a new IT system. In July Charlotte, Moffat, Mull of Galloway (Drummore), and Solway practices will make the change. Find out when your practice will change and how it will affect you here: dghscp.co.uk/gp-it-system... 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 01/07/2026A new three-year strategy for participation and engagement is being developed for D&G Health and Social Care Partnership. You can read and comment on a draft version of the new 2026/2029 strategy here - the deadline is 31 August 32026 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ErfJpbAL80forms.cloud.microsoftMicrosoft Forms 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 30/06/2026NHS 24 is now providing mental health support to people across the region. Anyone who urgently needs mental health support should contact their GP, or, outside working hours, phone NHS 24 on 111. If they already receive NHS mental health care, they should contact the relevant team, or call NHS 24. 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 24/06/2026The GP Cluster Event in Castle Douglas today brings together GP practice staff from across the region - discussing chronic pain management, IT upgrades, and many more issues with NHS DG primary care leads 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 20/06/2026Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary was delighted to welcome the Guid Nychburris Principals on Thursday afternoon. The visit in the build up towards Guid Nychburris Day today delivered a real boost to patients, visitors and staff. youtu.be/ACIdJpGYgMMyoutu.beGuid Nychburris Principals visit to DGRI, 18/06/2026YouTube video by DGNHS 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 18/06/2026In June Canonbie, Dalbeattie, Galloway Hills and Thornhill GP practices will change to a new IT system. They will be followed in July by Charlotte, Moffat, Mull of Galloway (Drummore), and Solway. Find out when your practice will change and how it will affect you here: dghscp.co.uk/gp-it-system... 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 17/06/2026Is it sometimes difficult to know how to support a friend or family member with dementia? The Carers Academy can help you cope. A few spaces are still available next week, 25th June in Dumfries. Phone or email now - 01387 246246 ext 32907 / dg.carersacademy@nhs.scot www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBWz...youtube.comThe Carers' Academy, DumfriesYouTube video by DGHSCP 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 11/06/2026Young people on the Youth Health Advisory Forum have worked with NHS Dumfries and Galloway to produce a video tour to the DGRI Children's Outpatients Department - here they explain what they did and why youtu.be/hDQNrCpSqfkyoutu.beChildren offered video tour of outpatients' departmentYouTube video by DGNHS 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 03/06/2026If you want to stop smoking for good this summer, help is at hand from our Quit Your Way service (email dg.quityourway@nhs.scot) or your local pharmacy. Read more about the summer push to help stop smoking here www.nhsdg.co.uk/nhs-launches...nhsdg.co.ukNHS launches summer push to help D&G stop smoking – NHS Dumfries & Galloway 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 28/05/2026Everything from keyhole surgery to speech and language therapy was on show at the Inspiring Futures careers event this month. 874 pupils from all 16 of the region's secondary schools found out what careers NHS DG could offer them. For the full version of this video, visit youtu.be/qAQdaC1p9kM 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 25/05/2026Fine 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/ivU0gbTijAQyoutu.beStaying healthy in hot weatherYouTube video by DGNHS 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 26/02/2026DGRI leads the nation in caring for hip fractures, and today the hospital team received Public Health Scotland's annual Golden Hip Award in recognition! More information here www.nhsdg.co.uk/national-awa... 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 20/02/2026Significant assurance that systems are in place to protect patient safety and quality of care have been provided to NHS Dumfries and Galloway Board. Read more here: www.nhsdg.co.uk/board-given-...nhsdg.co.ukBoard given assurance on patient safety and quality oversight – NHS Dumfries & Galloway 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 20/02/2026Our immunisation teams will be visiting secondary schools from March to offer the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine. It helps protect young people against a range of cancers later in life. Consent forms went home through schools before Christmas, and there's still time to take up this opportunity. 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 19/02/2026Staff 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. Read more here: www.nhsdg.co.uk/data-shows-n...nhsdg.co.ukData shows NHS system under massive pressures – NHS Dumfries & Galloway 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 19/02/2026The NHS Dumfries and Galloway Board heard last week that that further action is needed to reduce smoking and vaping outside NHS buildings. Read more here: www.nhsdg.co.uk/public-asked...nhsdg.co.ukPublic asked to support keeping NHS sites smoke free – NHS Dumfries & Galloway 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 19/01/2026If you are caring for someone with dementia, the Carers' Academy is here to help with information about dementia and advice on care. Email dg.carersacademy@nhs.scot or call Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary on 01387 246246 and ask for extension 32907 to learn more. youtu.be/pBWzqUF3h2Eyoutu.beThe Carers' Academy, DumfriesYouTube video by DGHSCP 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 14/01/2026Our 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.... 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 05/01/2026From 5 January visitors to Dumfries and Galloway hospitals no longer have to wear masks in wards and clinical areas, as the number of flu and norovirus infections continues to fall across the region. Anyone feeling unwell should not visit anyone in hospital until their symptoms have disappeared. 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 18/12/2025Hospitals across Dumfries and Galloway are reopening for normal visiting from Friday 19 December. Visitors will still have to wear masks at all times in clinical areas and have been asked not to remove them when talking to patients, in order to reduce the risk of passing on an infection. 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 16/12/2025Drop-in flu vaccinations start tomorrow and run across D&G for the rest of the month - for details visit nhsdg.co.uk/news or see the image for dates, times and places this week. Vaccination is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others against infectious diseases this winter. 010
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 12/12/2025NHS Dumfries and Galloway public health consultant Keith Allan explains why hospital visits have been restricted to essential visits only, and gives tips on staying healthy - and keeping others safe - this winter youtu.be/HWJeRAxYMeUyoutu.beFighting the spread of flu and other diseases this winterYouTube video by DGNHS 010
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 11/12/2025If you aren't registered with an NHS dentist, please be aware of the treatment opportunities on offer from the Public Dental Service. If you'd like to access this service, scan the QR code or call the phone number on the poster 000
NHS Dumfries and Galloway @nhsdg.co.uk · 01/12/2025A 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. 000
