Directory of Personality Disorder Network
NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Research
Two pieces of research are currently being undertaken:- Audit of numbers of people with a diagnosis of personality disorder within the region.
For further information contact Dr Stewart Grant 01387 244495 - Case studies of people with a diagnosis of personality disorders who use multiple branches of mental health services within the region.
For further information contact
Dr Gavin Talbot-Smith
Queensbury West
Crichton Hall
Crichton Royal Hospital
Glencaple Road
Dumfries, DG1 3TG
Email g.talbot-smith@nhs.net
Training & Education
- Dept. Psychological services, NHS Dumfries and Galloway
- University of the West of Scotland, School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery, Dumfries Campus
Treatment & Treatability
Services are mainly offered through the NHS. Initial referral is usually through the individual's GP.
Useful contacts
Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT)
(Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm)
- Eskdale and Annan 01461 206494
- Dumfries/Nithsdale 01387 244442
- Stewartry 01556 505721
- Wigtownshire 01776 889300
Crisis, Assessment and Treatment Service (CATS)
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm; Saturday-Sunday 11am-6pm) 01387 244468
Alcohol and Drugs Services:
- Cameron House
(Monday –Friday 8.30am-5pm) 01387 244555 - Alcohol and Drugs Support South West Scotland
(Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) 01556 503550
Psychology Services (Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm)contact Dr Stewart Grant 01387 244495
Users & Carers
NSF (Scotland) Working to improve the well being and quality of life of those affected by schizophrenia and other mental illness, including families and carers. For details of services in Dumfries and Galloway see www.nsfscot.org.uk and click on site map/in your area.
User & Carer Involvement (U.C.I.): providing support and empowerment to users and their carers to help them get their voice heard. Are able to help find relevant services to assist with any difficult (e.g. legislation, benefits), (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) 01387 255330.
The Princess Royal Trust Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre: providing support for carers. 01387 248600.
Citizens Advice Service: providing advice on a large number of issues, including housing, benefits. To find your nearest bureau go to www.cas.org.uk .
People’s Advocacy and Support Service (PASS): providing an advocacy service (helping giving users and carers a voice) within the NHS and local authority. 01387 247237.
