The Early Years Based on patterns over the last few years this day was likely inevitable, but I kept telling myself that things would change and that Craig would find the help that he desperately needed. On July 23rd, 2019 I woke up to several missed calls from Scotland, which in itself is quite uncommon. […]
John Ross is currently Lord Lieutenant of Wigtown and also Chairs the Board of Transforming Health and Social Care for Wigtownshire He was previously Chairman of NHS Dumfries and Galloway and during that time was also involved in changing the way people in Scottish prisons health is delivered. He has also had experience in farming […]
Yesterday we said a sad farewell to our Assistant to the CEO and Mental Health Advocate. Dawn is moving onto pastures new and we would like to wish her all the best for the future.
This week is my 15th Anniversary with Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service. I started in 2003 as a volunteer and then successfully applied for the post of Generic Advocacy Co-ordinator in 2005, this was a role which supported our volunteers as well as working with clients who had issues with social services, education, GP’s, hospital […]
On Wednesday afternoon Joe came along to our Support Group Meeting and spoke to us about his experience of his Self-Directed Support story. Joe is a 35 year old male, who, at the age of 9 was involved in an almost fatal car accident, which has left him with an Acquired Brain Injury and physical disabilities. […]
World Mental Health Day 2018 Mental health problems can affect anyone at any time but the 10th of October is a great day to start looking after your own well-being. Remember that your mental health is just like your physical health and you need to take care of it. Mental health problems affect around one […]
ADVOCACY SERVICE SET UP DROP IN CLINIC AT DGRI Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service will offer its first ever drop in clinic at DGRI this month (26th September), 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 […]
Dementia Advocacy is person centred by definition. This is particularly relevant to dementia advocacy and dementia care which puts the individual and their needs foremost, recognising and supporting their unique personal history and personality. Their dementia is secondary. There are two sides to advocacy which are particularly relevant to those with dementia: empowering and safeguarding. By empowering an individual, we […]
We will be at St George’s Church Hall, 50 George Street, Dumfries today for the 50 Plus Information Fair. All people aged over 50 are welcome to come and meet the organisations that Dumfries and Galloway Over 50s Group have invited to join them for this venture. Information will be available on many topics which […]
Independent Advocacy Engagement Sessions – Health & Social Care D&G are developing a new Independent Advocacy Plan for Adults and would like to hear from people who have used, or are using independent advocacy services as well as those with an interest in independent advocacy. There are drop-in Sessions taking place across the region w/b […]
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