Hearing Aid Batteries20 May 2020
We have been informed that a few pharmacies are able to provide hearing aid batteries in: WhithornWigtownCreebridge For people living in other areas, or for those unable to go to the pharmacy, please contact Audiology directly either by phone (01387 241 499) or via email (dumf-uhb.audiologydgri@nhs.net) to request replacement batteries and they’ll post them out to you.
Local Hard of Hearing group scoops national award29 Apr 2020
The Dumfries and Galloway Hard of Hearing Group has achieved the prestigious Investing in Volunteers Award. The national award is independently scrutinised and confirms that the charity has achieved the highest standard of volunteer management. It comes after a lengthy process of reviewing and improving all aspects of volunteering within the organisation. The charity’s Chairperson Ann Ferguson said “This is…
Changes to Hearing Aid Services Due to Covid 19 – updated July 20216 Apr 2020
Dumfries and Galloway hard of Hearing Group are now operating appointment based clinics at a number of locations throughout Dumfries and Galloway Please visit our Clinic page to book For those who live within Dumfries and Galloway and have NHS hearing aids and require wires/domes or moulds: Please phone Audiology on 01387 241499 or email dg.audiologydgri@nhs.scot and Audiology will send…
Contact Audiology19 Mar 2020
During the Covid19 outbreak we would ask our service users within Dumfries and Galloway to contact Dumfries and Galloway Audiology department on 01387 241499 or via email at: dg.audiologydgri@nhs.scot and they can send you new batteries, wires and/or domes. Audiology now have a website where you can access their latest advice https://dghscp.co.uk/audiology/ If you are unable to maintain your own…
We’re closed16 Mar 2020
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak we have taken the decision to postpone all our drop-in sessions, care home visits, and routine home visits until further notice. We are available for telephone support and can be contacted on 07896342878 or via email at infodghhg@gmail.com As our staff may be asked to work from home we ask that you do NOT contact…
Stranraer Drop-In location – 202228 Jan 2020
The Stranraer drop-in is now held in the Millenium centre. 75 George St, Stranraer DG9 7JP on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month between 11am and 1pm.
Our Kilt Walk Hero20 Nov 2019
Congratulations to our Kilt Walk hero,Stuart Watson and his intrepid partner Pippin and a huge thank you to all those who donated.You have helped us to raise £469.98. We really appreciate all the individuals who donated online and showed their support for our cause. Thank you so much to the Hunter Foundation who added 40% to our online donations and…
Drop-in at Dumfries Dental Centre closed Monday 14th October 20199 Oct 2019
Our drop-in at the Dental Centre, Bankend Road, Dumfries will be closed on Monday 14th October. The Dental centre will be open as usual from Friday 18th October. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Welcome To Our New Chairman26 Sep 2019
We’d like to introduce you to our new Chairman, Ann Ferguson. Ann has stepped up to be Chairman following a year as Secretary. Ann has a background in the charity sector and we greatly value the depth of expertise she can bring to our organisation. September 2019
Drop In’s Closed21 Aug 2019
Please Be Aware: The Castle Douglas drop-in will be closed tomorrow (22nd August 2019) as we don’t have access to the Gordon Memorial Hall. In addition, the Dental Centre in Dumfries and The Health Centre in Newton Stewart will be closed on Monday 26th August 2019 due to the Bank Holiday We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
