Collect fit-to-leave patients from hospital invitation
Family members are being invited to collect fit-to-leave loved ones from Borders General Hospital.
The invitation has been issue to relieve exceptional pressures on health services at the hospital on the outskirts of Melrose.
The Emergency Department at the BGH is exceptionally busy, with a number of people requiring admission.
Borderers are asked to only attend the department if it is a life-threatening emergency.
If you have a minor injury or urgent health problem which isn’t life-threatening, call NHS 24 on 111.
Calling 111 first will help us to reduce pressure on our staff and services and help you to get the right care in the right place – often closer to home and without the need to visit the Emergency Department.
A NHS Borders spokesperson said: “You can also help by collecting loved ones when they are fit to leave hospital.
“Finally, please protect your loved ones, our staff and yourself by following hand hygiene advice when visiting healthcare settings.”