Developing a Volunteering Strategy
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway are developing a volunteering strategy for the region. To help with this process we are carrying out surveys to help map current volunteering across the region. read more
News
Devolved Social Security benefits stakeholder toolkit revised
A stakeholder toolkit has been updated for all public, third sector and charitable organisations involved in the delivery of, or providing advice on, the new social security benefits devolved to the Scottish Government. These include a range of powers over … read more
Award for volunteer-run shop at region’s royal infirmary
The League of Friends Shop at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary has attained the Healthcare Retail Standard awarded by the Scottish Grocers Federation. The Scottish Government and NHS Health Scotland is committed to making our health service health promoting through … read more
Events set to improve the quality of life for people with learning disabilities
Two events are taking place in Dumfries and Stranraer focused on unlocking opportunities for people with a learning disability. The ‘Keys to Life’ events in Dumfries on July 29 and Stranraer on August 1 will deliver a very local focus … read more
Job: Office Administrator, User Carer Involvement – August 12
User and Carer Involvement provides information and support to people who use mental health, dementia and learning disabilities services and their Carers throughout Dumfries and Galloway. UCI has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic office administrator to join the team. … read more
Job: Trainee Addiction Workers, Scottish Drugs Forum – August 9
Do you have a history of addiction? If you are interested in developing a career in the drug and alcohol field, and you are either two years drug free (including substitute prescribing) or two years free of problematic alcohol use … read more
NHS Dumfries and Galloway volunteers in summer celebrations
Volunteers from NHS Dumfries and Galloway gathered on national Volunteer Week to unveil a plaque for a tree planted in the grounds of the new hospital a year ago. The plaque reads ‘Celebrating Volunteers Past, Present & Future 5th June … read more
Job: Independent Mental Health Advocate – August 1
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service. We are seeking an organised and motivated individual to join our team. An awareness of diversity and ability to research complex and sensitive issues independently and quickly … read more
Supported adults group raises funds for hospital units
Supported adults with learning disabilities have generated funds for two good causes through a fund-raising bingo night. The Happy Night Owls, or ‘HOOTS’, used this year’s national Learning Disability Week to host a bingo night which raised £526 – with … read more
Lochmaben Summer Fling event seeking helpers
Twelve people are being sought to help at this year’s Lochmaben Summer Fling to raise money for local organisations and events that are struggling for funds. There will be three recipients this year – Lochmaben children’s gala, Lochmaben community initiative … read more