{"id":66,"date":"2017-02-13T14:26:03","date_gmt":"2017-02-13T14:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sabin-dev.scot.nhs.uk\/?page_id=66"},"modified":"2023-10-23T14:53:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T14:53:26","slug":"nhs-dumfries-galloway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nn.nhs.scot\/sabin\/about-sabin\/local-nhs-services\/nhs-dumfries-galloway\/","title":{"rendered":"NHS Dumfries &#038; Galloway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabin.scot.nhs.uk\/local-nhs-services\/nhs-dumfries-galloway\/map__dumfries\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2017\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sabin.scot.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/11\/MAP__Dumfries-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"Map of NHS Dumfries &amp; Galloway\" class=\"wp-image-2017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nn.nhs.scot\/sabin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/11\/MAP__Dumfries-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nn.nhs.scot\/sabin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/11\/MAP__Dumfries-1024x796.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nn.nhs.scot\/sabin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/11\/MAP__Dumfries-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nn.nhs.scot\/sabin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/11\/MAP__Dumfries.jpg 1112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map of NHS Dumfries &amp; Galloway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Principal Hospitals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhsdg.scot.nhs.uk\/Hospitals\/Dumfries_and_Galloway_Royal_Infirmary\">Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhsdg.scot.nhs.uk\/Hospitals\/Galloway_Community_Hospital_-_Stranraer\">Galloway Community Hospital<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both hospitals have an A&amp;E Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neurosurgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Neurosurgery, if required, is likely to take place at the Department of Clinical Neurosciences in Edinburgh, although this may change to Glasgow in future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rehabilitation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are seven inpatient beds in the mixed rehab and stroke unit (ward 14) at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhsdg.scot.nhs.uk\/Hospitals\/Dumfries_and_Galloway_Royal_Infirmary\">Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary<\/a>, and any patients that are sent to central regions for neurosurgery come back to the ward as inpatients.&nbsp; In addition, patients who have been discharged but who are not making good progress will also be seen. They would receive a cognitive neuropsychology assessment and access to services. They would be referred to social work as part of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact:&nbsp; Dr Alison McKendrick, Rehabilitation Consultant<br>Ward 14, Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary<br>Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4AP<br>Tel: 01387 241843<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Home assessments and ongoing physiotherapy and occupational therapy support in the community are available, so patients can access the local physiotherapy team, and be linked in with local voluntary sector support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Third Sector Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Capability Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway) took over from Compass Brain Injury Services in Afton Drive and provide support to people in the region with disabilities, including with ABI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact:<br>Capability Scotland \u2013 Dumfries &amp; Galloway<br>Compass House, Afton Drive, Summerhill, Dumfries, DG2 9ES<br>Afton Drive, Dumfries DG2 9ES<br>Tel: <a href=\"callto:+447572128264\">07572 128264<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Third Sector Support &#8211; Children and Young People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a child acquires a brain injury it can have a devastating effect on all the family.&nbsp; The<strong> Child Brain Injury Trust<\/strong> is a UK-wide charity that supports families and professionals working with children and young people who find themselves in need of more information about what has happened. More details about how their staff in Scotland can help can be found here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact: (For correspondence only)<br>Child Brain Injury Trust<br>101 Rose Street, South Lane, Edinburgh, EH2 3JG<br>Tel: 01313 572388<br>Email: https:\/\/childbraininjurytrust.org.uk\/contact\/<br>Website: https:\/\/childbraininjurytrust.org.uk\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enquire <\/strong>is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. They aim to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>raise awareness of children\u2019s rights to extra support in school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>help families and schools work together to ensure children get the support they need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>provide advice to children and young people who might be struggling in school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They offer lots of ways to access help including a telephone helpline, guides, factsheets and outreach work. All the information and advice provided is independant and impartial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact details can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/enquire.org.uk\/contact\/\">here<\/a>.<br>Website: https:\/\/enquire.org.uk\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cerebra <\/strong>are a national charity dedicated to helping children with brain conditions and their families discover a better life together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cerebra<br>The MacGregor Office, Jolly Tar Lane, Carmarthen, SA31 3LW<br>Helpline (freephone): 0800 328 1159<br>Telephone: +44 (0) 1267 244200<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:enquiries@cerebra.org.uk\">enquiries@cerebra.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairments (SCCMI)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based at the Craighalbert Centre in Cumbernauld, SCCMI provide educational and therapy services for children and young people throughout Scotland affected by cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions, which result in disorders of learning, movement and communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairments<br>The Craighalbert Centre, 1 Craighalbert Way, Cumbernauld, G68 0LS<br>T: 01236 456100<br>E: sccmi@craighalbert.org.uk<br>Website: http:\/\/www.craighalbert.co.uk\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional local third sector support, see: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hiid.org.uk\/\">http:\/\/www.hiid.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Updated: 23\/12\/2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"nhsuk-card__description\">Principal Hospitals Both hospitals have an A&amp;E Department. 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