Nhs Dumfries & Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service hold a drop in clinic at DGRI, sharing the space in the Support and Advice Centre with NHS Dumfries and Galloway Volunteering, Citizen’s Advice and DG Council Financial Advice services.
The team already have a presence at DGRI as referrals from the Social Work team based there mean they may be required to visit a patient on a ward, or to advise a relative, carer or member of staff. Now they will be available for two sessions every week at a drop in clinic. See Flyer for more information.

Staff at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary will be among those ‘in the pink’ tomorrow – helping to raise money in support of breast cancer research. Suggested donations of £2 will be collected, as some staff don pink clothing as part of the national ‘Wear It Pink’ day. The day organised by Breast Cancer Now is one of the biggest fund-raising events in the UK. And on October 19, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, thousands of amazing people will wear it pink in their communities or work places for the UK’s largest breast cancer charity. Since the first event in 2002 more than £31.5 million has been raised for life-saving research, with the hope that this sum will receive another big boost tomorrow. For more information, visit https://www.wearitpink.org

We are #recruiting a #StaffNurse, Band 5, 25hpw, Permanent, Garrick Ward, Galloway Community Hospital, Stranraer Post ref: 919.18 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to work within the Garrick Ward in the Galloway Community Hospital, Stranraer. The post hold will be involved in the assessment of planning and delivery of acute medical care to a wide range of patients.
Applicants must demonstrate sound clinical skills and be able to provide evidence of c...ontinuing professional development.
This post will require the successful applicant to obtain PVG Clearance.
Informal enquires to: Katie Fitzgerald, Deputy Charge Nurse on 01776 707703 or by email to kfitzgerald1@nhs.net
Please see link below as to why NHS Dumfries & Galloway is a great place to live, work and play!
https://vimeo.com/dfptv/review/275048612/ b726362992
Closing Date – Thursday 1st November 2018 at midnight.
 Job Packs can be downloaded from https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/_Details.aspx?va cNo=485284  Completed applications to be sent to dg.applications@nhs.net
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#Nithsdale in Partnership have Single Point of Contact from today (Wednesday 17 October 2018), this will streamline non-emergency Health and Social Care referrals for anyone living in DG1 and DG2 who is aged 16+.
Call 030 33 33 3001 (local rate number) Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm your call will be taken by a member of the local team and a member of the team will call you with an update on your referral.
Health and Social Care Services include: ... • Domiciliary Physiotherapy, • Community Adult General Nursing, • Community Rehabilitation, • Community Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy, • Health and Wellbeing, • Social Work Services, • Social Work Services Occupational Therapy, • Pharmacy and Medicines Review • Podiatry, • Speech and Language Therapy, • Dietetics
link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN7avodRj Ik
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World Menopause Day marked with special information evening
WORLD Menopause Day is being marked in Dumfries on Thursday with a special information evening. The event at The Usual Place on the corner of Lover’s Walk and Academy Street is an opportunity to spread the message that women can help manage their menopause by making changes in a variety of areas, such as diet and lifestyle. One of the speakers at Thursday’s event is Dr Heather Currie, Associate Specialist Gynaecolog...ist with NHS Dumfries and Galloway, who said: “The menopause affects all women and can have significant effects on quality of life, impacting on home life, work life, social life and sex life as well as later health. “It is essential that women access information so that they can make informed choices about diet and lifestyle changes as well as treatment options to help manage their menopause.” Dr Currie is Trustee and past Chairman of the British Menopause Society and Founder and MD of Menopause Matters, and she added: “There’s a wealth of information out there which can help make a real difference in how a woman experiences the menopause. “It’s not a subject which receives a lot of public attention, or where you see information being publicly shared and discussed - despite the fact that this will inevitably be experienced by more than half the population. “So I’m delighted that World Menopause Day is being marked this Thursday October 18 with this Menopause Information Evening.” The event runs from 6 pm to 8 pm on October 18 at The Usual Place on Lover’s Walk. Also speaking at the event is Katrina Martin, a Specialist Menopause Nurse. And in addition to providing information, the evening is intended as a social event, with women able to share experiences and enjoy refreshments. Dr Currie said: “We’ve already seen really strong interest in the event, which is terrific, so we’d ask anyone seeking a space to please contact us in advance.” There is a charge of £2 per person to cover venue cost, and anyone interested in attending is asked to email tracee.copeland@nhs.net
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The Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Annual Review 2017/18 takes place on November 1.This video sets out the Partnership's financial position....

Have you made a complaint to NHS Dumfries and Galloway in the last few months? If so, we would like to hear your experience of the complaints process.
Complete the short survey below or contact dg.complaints@nhs.net for a hard copy.
Your feedback makes a difference.
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We are #recruiting Staff Nurse, Band 5, 37.5hpw, Fixed Term for 9 Months (18/12/18 – 19/09/19) Emergency Department, Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary Post ref 957.18 The Emergency Department serves south-west Scotland, seeing over 38000 patients per year. The post holder will be involved in the assessment, planning and delivery of acute care and treatment to a wide range of emergency patients. Training will provided to develop acute care interventions, high dependency care... and ‘See & Treat’ skills. In addition, the present service will afford experienced nursing staff the opportunity to deliver their skills across acute and community settings. The post holder will be involved in responding to unscheduled nursing care requests for community based patients. Applicants must demonstrate sound clinical skills. Previous emergency nursing experience is desirable. Community nursing experience is desirable, but training and supervision will be given.
Applicants must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development and be prepared to assist in staff development programmes.
A supportive learning environment is offered and clinical support will be provided by senior nursing and medical staff.
This post will require the successful applicant to obtain PVG Clearance. Informal Enquiries to: Sally Votier, Senior Charge Nurse or Gill Cummings, Charge Nurse on 01387 246246 ext 33382.
Please see below video links from our Nursing Staff as to why NHS Dumfries & Galloway is a great place to live, work and play. https://vimeo.com/dfptv/review/275041276/ bee1fba47e
https://vimeo.com/dfptv/review/275041070/ 99d26aa0c8
Closing Date: Thursday 25th October 2018 (midnight)
Job Packs can be downloaded from https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/_Details.aspx?va cNo=484904 Completed applications to be sent to dg.applications@nhs.net
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We are #recruiting a #HealthVisitor, Based #Newton Stewart
Band 6, 32hpw, Fixed Term for 23 Months from 12/11/18 (Cover for Time Limited Leave)
Ref : 973.18,
... Description of Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Health Visitor to join our Health Visiting team within NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of the current development in health visiting and have a proven track record of continuous professional development and innovative practice. You will provide an accessible, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective health visiting service to the children and families of NHS Dumfries and Galloway, working in partnership with other agencies and service providers. Good communication and organisational skills coupled with the ability to work within a team setting as well as independently, will be an essential requirement of this post. In return, the post offers excellent learning and development opportunities and is a stimulating environment to work in.
We are looking for a Health Visitor who will provide safe, effective, client-centred care, for the children and families of Dumfries and Galloway. The successful candidate will be offered clinical, management and child protection supervision with various opportunities for career progression including our local band 6, leadership programme.
Essential qualifications required for the post are Registered Nurse or Midwife with a Post Registration Qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing along with evidence of continuing professional development.
For informal enquiries please contact Emma Visca, Senior Health Visitor on 07921046428.
Closing Date: Thursday 25 October 2018 (midnight)
Job Packs can be downloaded from https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/_Details.aspx?va cNo=484745
Completed applications to be sent to dg.applications@nhs.net
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We are #recruiting a #StaffNurse, Band 5, 18hpw, Permanent, Ward B1 (Palliative Care) Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
Post ref: 955.18
This is an opportunity to join a multi-professional team in providing a high-standard of care for patients and their families in an 8 bedded Specialist Palliative Care Unit. We are looking for a nurse who has a passion for clinical excellence, patient care and their own career development.
... This is a rotational post and you will be required to work shifts to meet the needs of the service.
This post will require the successful applicant to obtain PVG Clearance.
Informal enquires to: Kelly Lumsden, Senior Charge Nurse, Ward B1, DGRI on Tel: 01387 246246 extension 76315.
Please see below video link from the Deputy Charge Nurse in Ward B1 as to why NHS Dumfries & Galloway is a great place to live, work and play.
https://vimeo.com/dfptv/review/275041070/ 99d26aa0c8
Closing Date: Thursday 25th October 2018 (midnight) Job Packs can be downloaded from https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/_Details.aspx?va cNo=484726
Completed applications to be sent to dg.applications@nhs.net
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We are #recruiting a #StaffNurse, Band 5, 37.5hpw, Fixed Term until 7 July 19, Ward D9 (General Surgery / Gynaecology) Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary Post ref 958.18 We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic staff nurse to join our team.
Ward D9 is a busy 27 bedded general surgical ward with colorectal, vascular and gynaecology specialties within it including a gynaecology assessment/treatment room.
... Informal enquires to: Leigh Fitzpatrick, Deputy Charge Nurse
Tel: 01387 246246 Ext: 76395 Email: leighfitzpatrick@nhs.net
This post will require the successful applicant to obtain PVG Clearance. Please see below video links from our Nursing Staff as to why NHS Dumfries & Galloway is a great place to live, work and play.
•https://vimeo.com/dfptv/review/2750412 76/bee1fba47e •https://vimeo.com/dfptv/review/2750410 70/99d26aa0c8
Closing Date: Thursday 25th October 2018 (midnight)
Job Packs can be downloaded from https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/_Details.aspx?va cNo=484735 Completed applications to be sent to dg.applications@nhs.net
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The Annual Review is an opportunity for you to hear about our performance within health and social care in 2017/18. The Review will be chaired by Penny Halliday, Chair of the Integration Joint Board (IJB). You are welcome to attend. There will be opportunities for people to ask questions and speak to members of the IJB and the Chief Executive of NHS Dumfries and Galloway at the end of the event.

WATCH one of our General Managers have his flu vaccination - doing his part to help protect the community. Members of the public in at-risk groups have the chance to take up free vaccinations, including Over 65s, pregnant women, schoolchildren, Carers and those with long-term health conditions. Protect yourself, protect your community. For more information, visit http://www.dghps.org/immunisation-and-tra vel/influenza/

We are #recruiting a Community Mental Health Nurse, #Stewartry Band 6, 30hpw, 9 Months Fixed Term (Cover for Time Limited Leave) Ref: 890.18 Description of Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse, on a fixed term contract, to work within an innovative, dynamic and well established CMHNT.
... The successful candidate will be working primarily with people who have significant, complex mental health problems including organic conditions and will be expected to deliver treatment in a safe, effective and person centred way. They will be expected to manage a caseload, provide supervision and mentoring to junior staff, be involved in quality improvement projects and to carry out some managerial roles within the team. Experience of working with people who live with mental illness is essential and community experience would be an advantage.
The post is based in Garden Hill Primary Care Centre in Castle Douglas and covers the Stewartry locality.
Applicants who wish to apply for a post on a secondment basis are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current line manager at their earliest opportunity.
This post will require the successful applicant to obtain PVG Clearance.
Informal enquires to: Kenny Wallace or Angie Brown Tel: 01556 505721. Email: k.wallace@nhs.net or abrown9@nhs.net
Closing Date: Thursday 18 October 2018 (midnight)
Job Packs can be downloaded from https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/_Details.aspx?va cNo=484600 Completed applications to be sent to dg.applications@nhs.net
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We are recruiting a #Dental Officer, Band A, 37.5hpw, Permanent Ref : 863.18 Description of Role: We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Dental Officer to join our busy Public Dental Service (PDS) to provide comprehensive patient-centred dental care to Special Care patients across NHS Dumfries & Galloway. You will provide a wide range of services to a diverse group of Special Care patients, including adults & children whose dental care needs are beyond eit...her the ability or scope of their local general dental services. This will include patients with complex medical conditions, learning difficulties and dentally anxious patients.
Other duties may include provision of dental services at HMP Dumfries and in domiciliary settings across Dumfries & Galloway as well as General Anaesthetic sessions at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI) and Galloway Community Hospital (GCH), Stranraer. The post holder would be based at Dumfries Dental Centre and also provide regular clinical sessions at GCH.
All applicants must hold BDS or equivalent, be GDC registered and eligible for GDS listing within NHS Dumfries & Galloway. For part time posts – salary will be pro-rata. Clinical experience of providing general dental services with a proven ability to adhere to GDS Standards along with a sound knowledge of working to Health & Safety standards is essential. Clinical experience of provision of dental services to Special Care patients including treatment on referral, domiciliary experience and evidence of sedation training and experience is desirable.
The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing while having the ability to deal with difficult situations and/or patients with complex needs in a positive manner will be essential.
This post will require the successful candidate to obtain PVG Clearance.
Interview Date – Monday 26 November 2018.
Informal enquires to: PDS Clinical Lead, Alison Milne Tel: 01387 245539 Email:alison.milne3@nhs.net
Closing Date: Thursday 8 November 2018 (midnight)
Job Packs can be downloaded from https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/_Details.aspx?va cNo=484584 Completed applications to be sent to dg.applications@nhs.net
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We are #recruiting two Staff Nurses Band 5, 20hpw, Permanent, Theatres / Endoscopy, Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary Post ref 923.18 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to work within the Theatres / Endoscopy Unit at D&GRI.
The successful candidate will be involved in the care of patients undergoing varied procedures within the unit.
... This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse to further develop their skills and knowledge within Endoscopy in order to further their professional career.
For further information please contact: Karen Hodgson Senior Charge Nurse Theatres, Tel 01387 241133 Email: khodgson@nhs.net
This post will require the successful applicant to obtain PVG Clearance.
Closing Date – Thursday 25th October 2018 (at midnight)
Job Packs can be downloaded from https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/_Details.aspx?va cNo=484536 Completed applications to be sent to dg.applications@nhs.net
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Rescheduled consultation event for #BSL #BritishSignLanguage taking place tomorrow evening at Dumfries and Galloway College

WATCH one of our General Managers have his flu vaccination - doing his part to help protect the community. Members of the public in at-risk groups have the chance to take up free vaccinations, including Over 65s, pregnant women, schoolchildren, Carers and those with long-term health conditions. Protect yourself, protect your community. For more information, visit http://www.dghps.org/immunisation-and-tra vel/influenza/

great service in the new D&G hospital, thank you

Ward D9. Overwhelmed by how I got treated during my 6 night stay - the standard of professionalism, care, compassion and even the food was outstanding. I’ve stayed in many hospitals, including private ones, and I have never been treated so well and discharged with a good follow up plan. NHS Dumfries & Galloway should be extremely proud of all the work in ward D9.

The staff in the day surgery are great, putting you at ease and answering all your questions. The nurses in ward 4 were fantastic! Always making sure you were feeling ok and comfortable. Choosing the mushiest food possible, the food was quite good too! �

Thank you to everyone in Day Surgery/theatre today for looking after my daughter Sophie so well. Well run department, very smooth & very friendly. In & out in less than 4 hrs. X

Many thanks to all involved with my operation today, staff were amazing, very hectic day for all but so very professional, few teething issues but after all it was first day open, many thanks and good luck in the future �

I’ve always had very good care at DGRI, through operations and more. Food is good too �

I would like to thank all the staff in A/E for looking after my mum so well after her fall, swift professional care, John had her head cleaned and dressed and we were heading home in just under 2 hours, a few days later we were at out patients the service was brilliant staff going out of there way to help so a big thankyou from mum and me

I would like to say a very heartfelt thank you to all of the staff up at cresswell. I did not get the chance to do so in person as you are all very busy. You have all been amazing over the last couple of days and have made a tremendous positive impact on our lives

I would like to say a massive big thank you to all the Doctors, nurses and staff at the DGRI who who helped in my speedy diagnosis which helped in my quick recovery and also made my stay in hospital very comfortable.

I would like to say a great big thank you to the staff in ward 7and 12 for looking after my hubby once again ,we are so thankful every one of you deserve a medal for the work you do .

I would just like to express my thanks and gratitude for the staff at the day surgery at the 'new' DGRI. Their professionalism from start to finish was exemplary.

I was admitted to ward B3 room 8 at the new hospital and I have to say I was very pleased with how I was treated there and a huge thank you to a lady called becky who looked after me whilst I was there she is honestly one of the most amazing lady's iv met at the hospital and also a huge thank you to a lady called liz who also works on ward B3 who is also amazing. Thank you becky and liz for helping me and being there for me to talk to. Xx

I had a small procedure done in Day Surgery today and from the receptionist, nurses, Doctors and the great cups of tea afterwards it was a professional and friendly experience. I was a bit anxious but I was put at ease by the lovely staff well done thanks to Staff Nurse Irvine on Recovery whose tea and support made a difference �

Happy 70th birthday NHS, I honestly don’t know where I’d be without all the amazing help, treatment, meds, surgeries and smiles, we are so lucky to have such an incredible service with incredible people, long may it continue! Xx

Fantastic service from everybody that dealt with me today. Especially Dr Peter Armstrong for helping me on his weekend off.

Broke my ankle and had to have surgery to stabilise my ankle. As a scrub nurse this was not only a daunting prospect but a huge learning experience as a patient! From A&E to Short stay I can't tell you how proud I am of the staff in Dumfries and Galloway Royal infirmary! Can't wait to get back to work and use my experience to help me understand my patients' journey through theatre.

Big thankyou to the Ambulance crew and the A and E staff and all the medical staff on ward B2 for looking after me during my stay. I was treated fantastically by all cant fault anything Cheers Guys

Great hospital ,but absolute shambles as regards parking , what an embarrassment that the main hospital serving SW Scotland has made the press headlines for all the wrong reasons ,and patients are having to park on a main road ,which is an accident waiting to happen . Someone ,Somewhere ,has cocked up badly ,,I doubt they'll be ever held to account though...

Parking today was ridiculous. Needed main entrance and had to park at bottom of a&e. We were lucky to get a spot all the pavements were parked on and the grass. That wasn't even visiting time!! I am also on crutches

great service in the new D&G hospital, thank you

Ward D9. Overwhelmed by how I got treated during my 6 night stay - the standard of professionalism, care, compassion and even the food was outstanding. I’ve stayed in many hospitals, including private ones, and I have never been treated so well and discharged with a good follow up plan. NHS Dumfries & Galloway should be extremely proud of all the work in ward D9.

The staff in the day surgery are great, putting you at ease and answering all your questions. The nurses in ward 4 were fantastic! Always making sure you were feeling ok and comfortable. Choosing the mushiest food possible, the food was quite good too! �

Thank you to everyone in Day Surgery/theatre today for looking after my daughter Sophie so well. Well run department, very smooth & very friendly. In & out in less than 4 hrs. X

Many thanks to all involved with my operation today, staff were amazing, very hectic day for all but so very professional, few teething issues but after all it was first day open, many thanks and good luck in the future �

I’ve always had very good care at DGRI, through operations and more. Food is good too �

I would like to thank all the staff in A/E for looking after my mum so well after her fall, swift professional care, John had her head cleaned and dressed and we were heading home in just under 2 hours, a few days later we were at out patients the service was brilliant staff going out of there way to help so a big thankyou from mum and me

I would like to say a very heartfelt thank you to all of the staff up at cresswell. I did not get the chance to do so in person as you are all very busy. You have all been amazing over the last couple of days and have made a tremendous positive impact on our lives

I would like to say a massive big thank you to all the Doctors, nurses and staff at the DGRI who who helped in my speedy diagnosis which helped in my quick recovery and also made my stay in hospital very comfortable.

I would like to say a great big thank you to the staff in ward 7and 12 for looking after my hubby once again ,we are so thankful every one of you deserve a medal for the work you do .

I would just like to express my thanks and gratitude for the staff at the day surgery at the 'new' DGRI. Their professionalism from start to finish was exemplary.

I was admitted to ward B3 room 8 at the new hospital and I have to say I was very pleased with how I was treated there and a huge thank you to a lady called becky who looked after me whilst I was there she is honestly one of the most amazing lady's iv met at the hospital and also a huge thank you to a lady called liz who also works on ward B3 who is also amazing. Thank you becky and liz for helping me and being there for me to talk to. Xx

I had a small procedure done in Day Surgery today and from the receptionist, nurses, Doctors and the great cups of tea afterwards it was a professional and friendly experience. I was a bit anxious but I was put at ease by the lovely staff well done thanks to Staff Nurse Irvine on Recovery whose tea and support made a difference �

Happy 70th birthday NHS, I honestly don’t know where I’d be without all the amazing help, treatment, meds, surgeries and smiles, we are so lucky to have such an incredible service with incredible people, long may it continue! Xx

Fantastic service from everybody that dealt with me today. Especially Dr Peter Armstrong for helping me on his weekend off.

Broke my ankle and had to have surgery to stabilise my ankle. As a scrub nurse this was not only a daunting prospect but a huge learning experience as a patient! From A&E to Short stay I can't tell you how proud I am of the staff in Dumfries and Galloway Royal infirmary! Can't wait to get back to work and use my experience to help me understand my patients' journey through theatre.

Big thankyou to the Ambulance crew and the A and E staff and all the medical staff on ward B2 for looking after me during my stay. I was treated fantastically by all cant fault anything Cheers Guys

Great hospital ,but absolute shambles as regards parking , what an embarrassment that the main hospital serving SW Scotland has made the press headlines for all the wrong reasons ,and patients are having to park on a main road ,which is an accident waiting to happen . Someone ,Somewhere ,has cocked up badly ,,I doubt they'll be ever held to account though...

Parking today was ridiculous. Needed main entrance and had to park at bottom of a&e. We were lucky to get a spot all the pavements were parked on and the grass. That wasn't even visiting time!! I am also on crutches

great service in the new D&G hospital, thank you

Ward D9. Overwhelmed by how I got treated during my 6 night stay - the standard of professionalism, care, compassion and even the food was outstanding. I’ve stayed in many hospitals, including private ones, and I have never been treated so well and discharged with a good follow up plan. NHS Dumfries & Galloway should be extremely proud of all the work in ward D9.

The staff in the day surgery are great, putting you at ease and answering all your questions. The nurses in ward 4 were fantastic! Always making sure you were feeling ok and comfortable. Choosing the mushiest food possible, the food was quite good too! �

Thank you to everyone in Day Surgery/theatre today for looking after my daughter Sophie so well. Well run department, very smooth & very friendly. In & out in less than 4 hrs. X

Many thanks to all involved with my operation today, staff were amazing, very hectic day for all but so very professional, few teething issues but after all it was first day open, many thanks and good luck in the future �

I’ve always had very good care at DGRI, through operations and more. Food is good too �

I would like to thank all the staff in A/E for looking after my mum so well after her fall, swift professional care, John had her head cleaned and dressed and we were heading home in just under 2 hours, a few days later we were at out patients the service was brilliant staff going out of there way to help so a big thankyou from mum and me

I would like to say a very heartfelt thank you to all of the staff up at cresswell. I did not get the chance to do so in person as you are all very busy. You have all been amazing over the last couple of days and have made a tremendous positive impact on our lives

I would like to say a massive big thank you to all the Doctors, nurses and staff at the DGRI who who helped in my speedy diagnosis which helped in my quick recovery and also made my stay in hospital very comfortable.

I would like to say a great big thank you to the staff in ward 7and 12 for looking after my hubby once again ,we are so thankful every one of you deserve a medal for the work you do .

I would just like to express my thanks and gratitude for the staff at the day surgery at the 'new' DGRI. Their professionalism from start to finish was exemplary.

I was admitted to ward B3 room 8 at the new hospital and I have to say I was very pleased with how I was treated there and a huge thank you to a lady called becky who looked after me whilst I was there she is honestly one of the most amazing lady's iv met at the hospital and also a huge thank you to a lady called liz who also works on ward B3 who is also amazing. Thank you becky and liz for helping me and being there for me to talk to. Xx

I had a small procedure done in Day Surgery today and from the receptionist, nurses, Doctors and the great cups of tea afterwards it was a professional and friendly experience. I was a bit anxious but I was put at ease by the lovely staff well done thanks to Staff Nurse Irvine on Recovery whose tea and support made a difference �

Happy 70th birthday NHS, I honestly don’t know where I’d be without all the amazing help, treatment, meds, surgeries and smiles, we are so lucky to have such an incredible service with incredible people, long may it continue! Xx

Fantastic service from everybody that dealt with me today. Especially Dr Peter Armstrong for helping me on his weekend off.

Broke my ankle and had to have surgery to stabilise my ankle. As a scrub nurse this was not only a daunting prospect but a huge learning experience as a patient! From A&E to Short stay I can't tell you how proud I am of the staff in Dumfries and Galloway Royal infirmary! Can't wait to get back to work and use my experience to help me understand my patients' journey through theatre.

Big thankyou to the Ambulance crew and the A and E staff and all the medical staff on ward B2 for looking after me during my stay. I was treated fantastically by all cant fault anything Cheers Guys

Great hospital ,but absolute shambles as regards parking , what an embarrassment that the main hospital serving SW Scotland has made the press headlines for all the wrong reasons ,and patients are having to park on a main road ,which is an accident waiting to happen . Someone ,Somewhere ,has cocked up badly ,,I doubt they'll be ever held to account though...

Parking today was ridiculous. Needed main entrance and had to park at bottom of a&e. We were lucky to get a spot all the pavements were parked on and the grass. That wasn't even visiting time!! I am also on crutches