Dumfries & Galloway HSCP is currently undertaking public consultation on the future use of the four cottage hospitals. This consultation, which runs from 17th May to 27th September 2024, aims to set out:

• the flexible bed approach to intermediate care i.e. care delivered away from home but not in a major hospital (approved by the Dumfries & Galloway IJB in September 2023)

• the reasons for the review on the four cottage hospitals (where in-patient services are currently suspended)

• the engagement undertaken so far, including the development and (non-financial) appraisal of six options on the future use of the four cottage hospitals

• opportunities for how people and communities can ask questions and provide their views.

For more information on Dumfries & Galloway HSCP’s consultation and the background, please visit: https://dghscp.co.uk/rcrp-consultation/

Healthcare Improvement Scotland has a role to quality assure the consultation process against national guidance. We would like to find out if you have been made aware of the consultation on the future use of the cottage hospitals in Kirkcudbright, Moffat, Newton Stewart and Thornhill. We also want to hear if you feel you have been able to take part in the consultation process and your experience of this. Our survey closes on Tuesday 1st October - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CNBU17/ .