NHS Dumfries & Galloway

07/04/2026

We’re recruiting!

Mental Health Inpatient Services are looking for Band 3 Health Care Support Workers to join our inpatient units at Midpark Hospital.

If you’re interested and meet the requirements, please state in your first assessment question which post(s) you’re applying for and the hours you’re available to work.

👉 Apply now and be part of our inpatient team.
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=254459

04/04/2026

Cancer support group for patients under 55 takes place on Thursday 9 April at Stranraer Cancer Drop In Centre

03/04/2026

Spring is a great time to get active and enjoy the outdoors. Remember to check for ticks after spending time in grassy or wooded areas 🌳
To help prevent tick bites, you can:
👖 Wear long sleeves and trousers in overgrown areas
🧴 Use insect repellent on skin and clothing
For more tick tips, visit NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites

03/04/2026

We’re looking for an experienced Obstetric Sonographer / Midwife Sonographer to join our friendly, dedicated imaging team, working across Dumfries and Stranraer.

You’ll be part of a small, busy department delivering high‑quality, patient‑focused obstetric services, with a strong emphasis on realistic scanning lists, good ergonomics, and staff wellbeing.

If you’re a motivated team player with excellent communication skills, a PGCert in Obstetric Ultrasound, and ongoing CPD in this field, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Join a service that values quality, teamwork and job satisfaction.
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=235690

03/04/2026

The next men's group meeting is on Tuesday 7 April at Stranraer Cancer Drop In Centre

02/04/2026

Cancer Support Group Meeting - Tuesday 7 April

02/04/2026

Spring is here 🌼 and three of our staff members have come together to share some simple tips to help you stay well over the holidays.

With upcoming public holidays, remember that GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed – so it’s worth planning ahead. If you need advice, www.NHSInform.scot is a great place to start, or you can call NHS 24 on 111 for support. And please remember, Emergency Departments are for emergencies only.

If you’re out enjoying the countryside, especially visiting farms or meeting newborn lambs, make sure to wash your hands thoroughly with warm, soapy water. Staying hydrated is also important – drinking plenty of water can help prevent urine infections.

We’re also preparing for the spring COVID-19 vaccination programme, which runs from 13 April to 30 June. Eligibility remains the same: residents in older adult care homes, those aged 75 and over, and people aged 6 months and over with a weakened immune system. Invitations will be sent out in batches, so please wait to be contacted.

Take a moment to watch the video and help us spread the word

02/04/2026

Forum - 15 April 2026

01/04/2026

April is
People living in Scotland aged 50 to 74 are sent a home bowel screening test every two years. The test can be done in the privacy of your home and returned using the pre-paid envelope provided.
To find out more, visit
www.nhsinform.scot/bowelscreening

31/03/2026

Check in advance that you have enough of your prescribed medicine to cover the Easter weekend and any other Spring public holidays. Your GP practice and pharmacy will need time to process your request. There are two pharmacies in Dumfries and Galloway open on Monday 6 April - plan ahead.

30/03/2026

Journey with the Wild Geese

🌟 Looking for a fun, FREE way to get active this April?

Join the Journey with the Wild Geese — a local challenge across Dumfries & Galloway inspired by the famous barnacle geese of the Solway.

Walk, wheel, cycle or scoot — every mile counts!

👉 Join here (FREE):
1️⃣ Download the Stridekick App
2️⃣ Create an Account (18+ only)
3️⃣ Join the Challenge
Use the link: https://link.stridekick.com/join?groupCode=XDMGRK6ZZW
Or enter the code in the app: XDMGRK6ZZW
Be part of something fun, local and connected — all while celebrating the Wild Goose Festival.

27/03/2026

Head and Neck Cancer Group - Thursday 2 April at Stranraer Cancer Drop In Centre