Castle Douglas Medical Group

12/01/2026

Congratulations to Angela after recently completing 20 years service to CDMG.

06/01/2026

With very icy conditions currently affecting parts of Dumfries and Galloway, we are urging people to take extra care when out and about, particularly on pavements, paths and untreated surfaces.

Slips and falls on ice can cause serious injuries and, at present, even relatively minor injuries can add to pressure on health services. Our Emergency Departments are currently extremely busy, reflecting wider pressures across the health and social care system. These pressures have continued into the New Year and have increased further, despite the recent easing of respiratory illness levels.

We are asking everyone to take simple steps to reduce the risk of injury where possible. This includes allowing extra time for journeys, wearing appropriate footwear, using handrails where available, and avoiding unnecessary trips in icy conditions.

When walking on icy surfaces, winter safety guidance often advises people to “walk like a penguin” — taking slow, short, flat-footed steps, keeping your centre of gravity over your feet, and keeping your hands free — to help maintain balance and reduce the risk of slipping.

Taking extra care during icy conditions can help keep you and others safe. Anyone who is seriously injured or requires urgent medical attention should always seek help. Being cautious not only helps protect your wellbeing, it also reduces pressure on health services at a very challenging time so as to provide help that is vitally needed.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

06/01/2026

Roads and pavements are very slippy, please take care if out and about ❄️

05/01/2026

31/12/2025

Happy New Year from all at Castle Douglas Medical Group

23/12/2025

23/12/2025

The doctors and staff would like to wish all patients a Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year 🎄🎉

19/12/2025

Happy retirement Morag, was lovely having you as part of the team at Castle Douglas Medical Group.

18/12/2025

Drop-in flu vaccination clinics will be in Annan, Dumfries, Castle Douglas and Stranraer. Vaccination is free for anyone who is eligible, and no appointment is needed.
Vaccination is one of the best ways to protect against infectious diseases, and if you're older, or you have other medical conditions that make you more vulnerable, you could be particularly at risk this winter.
If you're eligible for a free flu vaccination this winter, but you haven't been able to attend your appointment, you don't have to miss out. You don't need an appointment - just turn up (though you may have to wait for your turn if the clinic is busy). Please only attend the clinic if you are eligible – your eligibility will be checked at the clinic and only eligible people will be vaccinated.
To check whether you're eligible for a free vaccination, check the NHS Scotland eligibility rules for flu at https://www.nhsinform.scot/.../immunisation/winter-vaccines/
Eligibility for flu vaccinations includes everyone aged 65 or over, care home residents, adults with a health condition that makes them eligible (check the list at https://www.nhsinform.scot/healt.../immunisation/flu-vaccine), unpaid or young carers, pregnant women, all NHS staff, frontline social care workers, unpaid or young carers, anyone living with someone with a weakened immune system, poultry workers and bird handlers.
More drop in clinics will be operating for the rest of December across the region - for full details of places, dates and times see https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/drop-in-flu-vaccination-clinics-open-across-region/.