NHS Borders

Has your NMC registration lapsed? Are you considering returning to your nursing career, but aren't sure where to begin? Come along to one of our Return to Nursing Practice online sessions! To register for one of the sessions below, contact pefchefenquiries@borders.scot.nhs.uk

We're delighted to announce that our very own Joan Rutherford, Community Clinical Nurse Manager and Gemma Burdett, Senior Addiction Nurse are nominated for the Reader’s Choice Award as part of Scotland’s Health Awards 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate truly incredible people whose hard work, commitment and dedication deserves recognition. Please vote here online by Friday 25 October: https://lnkd.in/eMkwuU5u

Money worries can have a significant impact on our mental and physical health and wellbeing This Challenge Poverty Week we are sharing local resources that might help if you are having money worries Find more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiXmdBNr

This week 32 people - including our Chief Executive Peter Moore and Director of Public Health Dr Sohail Bhatti GMH FFPH - joined the 'Race for Recipients' cycling a total distance of 231k! We also engaged in valuable discussions about registering for organ donation with around 300 hospital visitors, patients and staff. You can still join in the 'Race for Recipients' for a few more days. 👉 raceforrecipients.com

📅 Our next Board Meeting will be held on Thursday 3 October. 📍 The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at Scottish Borders Council HQ, Newtown St. Boswells from 10am-12pm, as well as on Microsoft Teams. You're welcome to join us either in person or online! 👉 More info: https://lnkd.in/guyBRDXi

🩺 Most Borders health centres, GP practices, community pharmacies and public dental services will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 14 October 2024. 💊 Please order repeat prescriptions in plenty of time and seek the #rightcareintherightplace More info here: https://lnkd.in/eNC4ntkF

Today was the start of the NHS Borders Virtual Work Placement Week. Pupils from all nine secondary schools across the region are excited to participate again this year, with 89 young people joining today’s welcome call. Throughout the week, pupils will work towards earning a Level 4 or 5 work placement accreditation. Tomorrow, they’ll be exploring different roles within the NHS, and NHS Borders practitioners will begin in-person visits to schools, sharing insights into their careers!

🏡 Being at home reduces risk of deconditioning from spending too much time in bed. 🛌 For example, three weeks in bed can significantly reduce your fitness as much as many years of aging. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCcmcUvR for more info

If you’re eligible, you’ll receive a letter, SMS or email with appointment details or information about how to book one. Please wait to be contacted. For more information about the flu vaccine and who is eligible visit nhsinform.scot/flu #WinterVaccinesScot

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day #IOAD seeks to create better understanding of overdose, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths and create change that reduces the harms associated with drug use Find out more about what is happening locally here 👉https://lnkd.in/eR5_2ZBH