Today is International Nurses Day!

Peter, Philip and Elaine, our associate nursing directors, are taking this opportunity to thank our nurses for all they do ⭐

#IND2024

Today is #WorldLupusDay ! 💜

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disorder where the immune system of the body attacks itself, affecting around 1 in 1,000 people living in the UK.

Learn more about #lupus at lupusuk.org.uk
#MakeLupusVisible #LupusAwareness #LUPUSUK

Lyme disease is spread by ticks and can be a serious condition if not treated early. If you find one on your body, remove the whole tick carefully. If you get a red circular rash on your skin, or develop flu-like symptoms visit your GP or nhsinform.scot/lyme-disease for more info.

Christine, our Nurse Consultant/Strategic Dementia Lead for Scottish Borders Health and Social Care Partnership answers some FAQs about appointing an Power of Attorney

Watch part one now!

Find more information here 👉
nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/poa-march24

mypowerofattorney.org.uk

We're proud of the amazing care and support our staff offer to families across the region every day 🥰

See a summary of what went on in our Maternity Department in April below!

Take part in your local parkrun UK event on 11 May to mark International Nurses Day 🏃‍♀️

Walk, jog, run or volunteer as we recognise and thank our nurses

Register here 👉 parkrun.org.uk/register/

#IND2024

The Health and Social Care Partnership’s survey aimed at community groups who deliver services and activities that support people’s emotional, social and/or physical needs is open until Monday 20 May. To find out more and give us your feedback, visit: ow.ly/msu350Rniaw

We recently received some fantastic feedback about the staff in Ward 5 at the BGH.

🥰 Their cheery smiles and thoughtful gestures made someone's stay much less stressful.

👉 Share your story with us: careopinion.org.uk/services/sb9

🚨 REMINDER: Most Health Centres, GP Practices and Public Dental Services in the Borders will be closed for the public holiday today.

👉 More info, including which community pharmacies will be open, can be found here: nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/patients-and-v…

Today is International Day of the Midwife.

Claire Grieve and Kirsteen Guthrie are taking this opportunity to thank our midwives for all they do and highlight some of the teams’ amazing achievements over the last year ⭐

#IDM2024

📍 This bank holiday weekend make sure you know where to go to get the right care, in the right place.

📱 Screenshot this handy guide to keep yourself right.

👉 Find out more: nhsinform.scot/rightcare

#rightcarerightplace