Hard of Hearing Newsletter

The latest Newsletter from the Hard of Hearing Group can be viewed by clicking here.

Newton Stewart Day Centre - Ceilidh

After the floods that hit Newton Stewart at the end of 2015, the Day Centre was badly damaged. To raise funds, there is a Ceilidh being held at Douglas Ewart High School this Friday, 15th January. Please see the poster below for full details. (click on poster for full view)

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Welcome back to the BHC Machars Blog, and a Happy New year to everyone. We hope to keep you updated as to what is happening in the area as well as giving you the opportunity to see what goes on with BHC in the Machars. Keep visiting for regular updates and stay healthy!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

To ALL our volunteers and partner agencies. This has been a really busy and successful year for everyone involved with BHC. See you all in 2016.

New Hospital Newsletter

The new hospital in Dumfries is starting to take shape. click HERE to view the latest newsletter.

Health and Social Care Integration - Public Consultation Ending Friday.

The public consultation on the Draft Health and Social Care Integration plans is coming to an end tomorrow, Friday 11th December. If you have not had your say yet, then go to:

 www.dg-change.org.uk/consultation 

This is a great opportunity to shape the way services will be delivered from April 2016.

Wigtown Medical Practice

Something to think about!!!  Does this apply to you or someone you know???  

If so, contact your local medical practice for advice.

(This poster was designed by the Wigtown Medical Practice)

Job Vacancies within Building Healthy Communities

Take a look at the advert below for more information.

Alzheimer Scotland - Knit and Natter

A new Knit and Natter group is available in Newton Stewart. 

To view the details, click here

Dumfries and Galloway Befriending Project

The Dumfries and Galloway Befriending Project is looking for Befrienders for young persons aged 8 -18. Please see poster below for full details.

Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre and Keep Well

Are you a Carer aged 16+?

Are you a resident of Dumfries & Galloway?

If so, click here to view what is available to you!! 

Monday Club - Mad Hatters

On Monday 16th November, the group were entertained to a panto style sketch of Jack and the Beanstalk, by the "Mad Hatters".

All the group really enjoyed the performance and were grateful to the Mad Hatters for their time and energy. Pam then continued the energy levels with her usual enthusiasm as the group went through their paces with gentle exercise.

Health and Social Care Integration

During the past 2 weeks, BHC staff and volunteers have been involved in public consultations to get the views of individuals and groups about the Draft Plan for the Integration of Health and Social Care Services.

These meetings have been well attended and many people have given some interesting and thought provoking ideas as to how to improve the services and add to the plan.

There are still 3 weeks for people to have their say on the draft plan. Call in at the office or visit the web page at www.dg-change.org.uk/consultation and get involved in this important change in the way that services will be delivered.

Monday Club - Lowland Lassies

The Monday Club were entertained by the wonderful voices of the Lowland Lassies this week.



A range of songs were performed, much to the delight of all the group members.

The session was rounded off with gentle exercise, led by the effervescent Pam!

Many thanks to the Lowland Lassies for their input into the Monday Club and remember, the club meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each Month, 10am at Penninghame Church Hall. All welcome!

Dancercise - Isle of Whithorn

This week's Dancercise session was very well attended and the group is growing from strength to strength. 

With Pam's bubbly and outgoing approach to this initiative, all warmed up and went through the routines. Great fun for all.

During the session, the group were introduced to the Health and Social Care Integration consultation, and all took away information to look at, with a view to feeding back next week.