Major step forward in region's GP plan

A region-wide plan to strengthen and stabilise GP services across Dumfries and Galloway took a major step forward on Wednesday.

- SHARON LIPTROTT

The Integration Joint Board approved the findings of a yearlong review and backed a move into the next stage of work.

This will see the region's health and care leaders co-producing a detailed delivery plan with GP practices and system partners over the coming months for a new shared vision for the future of general practice.

The review was commissioned last December, and one of the most extensive engagement exercises undertaken in local primary care has involved more than 100 sessions with GP partners, practice managers, salaried and locum GPs, multidisciplinary team professionals, community organisations, third-sector partners and members of the public.

The full implementation plan will return to the IJB in March 2026, with work due to begin from April.