🌼 This month we are taking part in ‘No Mow May’ to promote biodiversity through allowing grassy areas to grow wild during May.

🐝 This helps pollinators such as bees and butterflies as well as providing many other welcome benefits.

👉 More info: nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/patients-and-v…

As #WorldHandHygieneDay approaches, we’re asking NHS Scotland staff to only wear disposable non-sterile gloves when they’re needed.

When gloves are not needed, good hand hygiene is the best way to protect patients, staff and our planet.

#ClimateAction

The Health and Social Care Partnership is looking for community groups who deliver services and activities that support people’s emotional, social and/or physical needs to take part in a survey to help them understand what’s available across the Borders: ow.ly/msu350Rniaw.

Take part in your local parkrun UK event on 4 May to mark International Day of the Midwife and 11 May for International Nurses Day 🏃‍♀️

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

Register here 👉 parkrun.org.uk/register/

#IDM2024 #IND2024

From today Borderers who are eligible will have the option to use the Phio app to help support them with joint, muscle or back injuries

Phio can guide you to the right care in the right place and offers personalised self-management support

More info 👉 nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/phio-app

The Health and Social Care Partnership is encouraging people to begin planning for the time when they may no longer be able to make decisions for themselves. To find out more about granting a Power of Attorney, visit: nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/poa-march24 or mypowerofattorney.org.uk

🗓️ Remember that Monday, 6 May 2024, is the next Borders public holiday.

🩺 Most Health Centres, GP Practices and Public Dental Service sites in the Borders will be closed for the public holiday.

👉 More info can be found here: nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/public-holiday…

As World #HandHygiene Day approaches, we’re asking staff to only wear disposable non-sterile gloves when they’re needed.

When gloves are not needed, good hand hygiene is the best way to protect patients, staff and our planet.

#ClimateAction

We are delighted to announce that two of our staff members have been selected as finalists at next month’s RCN Scotland awards.

Congratulations to both Lynsey Russell and Rachel Gardiner on their nominations! 👏

👉 Read the full story here: nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/patients-and-v…

Vaccines play a vital role in protecting the health of our communities

This #WorldImmunisationWeek we are highlighting our current vaccination programmes

Click here to find out more about our current vaccination programmes 👉 nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/wiw-2024

The Chronic Pain Hub will be visiting Eyemouth Community Centre on Wednesday 22 May.

This is a one-off support, advice and signposting session for people living with persistent pain.

👉 Please get in touch via phone/email to secure a place using the details below.

We’re holding a consultation looking for feedback from organisations and residents on the provision of food across the Borders. To find out more and have your say, visit: scotborders.citizenspace.com

Most Health Centres, GP Practices & Community Pharmacies in the Borders will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 6 May 2024.

Some will be open, for further information visit: nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/patients-and-v…

Please use our services wisely and seek the #rightcareintherightplace

Today marks the start of #WorldImmunisationWeek . This is an opportunity to highlight that, with collective action, it’s #HumanlyPossible to protect people from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Learn more at who.int

Our new strategy for Tackling Health Inequalities in the Scottish Borders is now available!

This is the first step in a new programme of work we are undertaking to tackle some of the causes of inequalities in our communities.

Read the full strategy 👉 nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/thisborders-04…

And the winner of the Chair’s Award is…

The Patient Experience Team!

Well done everyone 👏

The final award of the evening is the Chair’s Award.

There are no finalists for this award, as the winner is selected by NHS Borders Chair, Karen Hamilton.

And the winner of the Top Team Award is…

The Intensive Care Unit Team!

Well done to you all! 🎉

It’s time for us to present the penultimate award of this evening’s ceremony, the Top Team Award.

Here are your finalists…