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| == History == | == History == | ||
| The hospital was commissioned to replace the ageing ] at ] near ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://historic-hospitals.com/gazetteer/scottish-borders/|title=Peel Hospital, Clovenfords|publisher=Historic Hospitals| |
The hospital was commissioned to replace the ageing ] at ] near ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://historic-hospitals.com/gazetteer/scottish-borders/|title=Peel Hospital, Clovenfords|date=26 April 2015 |publisher=Historic Hospitals|access-date=25 December 2018}}</ref> The South-East Regional Hospital Board approved plans for a new 375-bed hospital at the Huntlyburn site in 1986.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jotAAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9KQMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4159%2C3443187 |title=No priority for Borders hospital |work=The Herald |date=18 December 1973 |page=11 |access-date=22 July 2017}}</ref> The new hospital was designed by Reiach & Hall<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scottisharchitects.org.uk/building_full.php?id=415938|title=Borders General Hospital|publisher=Dictionary of Scottish Architects|access-date=25 December 2018}}</ref> and built by ]<ref>Ritchie, p. 174</ref> and was officially opened by ] in 1988.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/13568226.bgh-celebrates-25-years-of-border-babies/|title=BGH celebrates 25 years of Border babies|date=19 October 2013|publisher=Peebleshire News|access-date=25 December 2018}}</ref> | ||
| The Planned Surgical Admissions Unit opened in March 2011, affording patients a more suitable environment for routine surgical procedures.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-12663990 |title=Borders General Hospital opens new surgical unit |work=]| date=7 March 2011| |
The Planned Surgical Admissions Unit opened in March 2011, affording patients a more suitable environment for routine surgical procedures.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-12663990 |title=Borders General Hospital opens new surgical unit |work=]| date=7 March 2011| access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/07/24/432512-planned-surgical-admission-unit-at-bgh-proves-a-success |title=Planned Surgical Admission Unit at BGH proves a success |work=Peeblesshire News| date=24 July 2012| access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> The renal dialysis unit benefited from a major upgrade in June 2011 which included an increase in the number of dialysis machines from six to twelve.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-13854793 |title=Borders renal dialysis unit ready to open |work=BBC News| date=21 June 2011| access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> | ||
| In January 2013 the Margaret Kerr Unit opened, providing dedicated palliative care facilities.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-20916018 |title=Margaret Kerr unit in Melrose admits first patients |work=BBC News| date=7 January 2013| |
In January 2013 the Margaret Kerr Unit opened, providing dedicated palliative care facilities.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-20916018 |title=Margaret Kerr unit in Melrose admits first patients |work=BBC News| date=7 January 2013| access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> The development provided a dedicated entrance, accommodation for patients and several large sun lounges.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aitken-turnbull.co.uk/projects/health/the-margaret-kerr-unit/ |title=The Margaret Kerr Unit |publisher=Aitken Turnbull Architects |access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> In March 2013 refurbishment to the stroke unit was completed.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.itv.com/news/border/update/2013-03-18/full-report-refurbished-stroke-unit-reopens-in-borders/ |title=Full report: Refurbished stroke unit reopens in Borders |work=STV News| date=18 March 2013| access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> As part of a new outpatients department a new ] suite opened in August 2013.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/08/05/466743-audiology-suite-opens-at-borders-general-hospital-/ |title=Audiology suite opens at Borders General Hospital |work=Peeblesshire News |date=5 August 2013 |access-date=13 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714113631/http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/08/05/466743-audiology-suite-opens-at-borders-general-hospital-/ |archive-date=14 July 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> | ||
| == Services == | == Services == | ||
| It is the main hospital in the Scottish Borders and has an accident and emergency department<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/news/health/borders-general-hospital-experiencing-exceptional-pressures-in-a-e-1-4648795|title=Borders General Hospital experiencing |
It is the main hospital in the Scottish Borders and has an accident and emergency department<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/news/health/borders-general-hospital-experiencing-exceptional-pressures-in-a-e-1-4648795|title=Borders General Hospital experiencing 'exceptional pressures' in A&E|date=28 December 2017|publisher=Southern Reporter|access-date=25 December 2018}}</ref> and a Macmillan Cancer Unit.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-41239273|title=Borders General Hospital cancer centre expansion approved|date=12 September 2017|publisher=BBC|access-date=25 December 2018}}</ref> | ||
| == Transport == | == Transport == | ||
| The Borders General Hospital is accessible via the A6091 road, which links the A7 and the A68, known colloquially as the Melrose Bypass. It is roughly five minutes from the town of Galashiels and two minutes from the small town of Melrose via Chiefswood Road and is served by buses from all Border towns run by |
The Borders General Hospital is accessible via the A6091 road, which links the A7 and the A68, known colloquially as the Melrose Bypass. It is roughly five minutes from the town of Galashiels and two minutes from the small town of Melrose via Chiefswood Road and is served by buses from all Border towns run by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/our-services/allied-health-professionals/occupational-therapists/practice-education/transport/|title=Transport|publisher=NHS Borders|access-date=25 December 2018}}</ref> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| ==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| * {{cite book|first=Berry|last=Ritchie|title=The Good Builder: The John Laing Story|publisher=James & James|year=1997 |
* {{cite book|first=Berry|last=Ritchie|title=The Good Builder: The John Laing Story|publisher=James & James|year=1997}} | ||
| == External links == | == External links == | ||
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| * {{Official website}} | * {{Official website}} | ||
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| {{Hospitals in NHS Borders}} | {{Hospitals in NHS Borders}} | ||
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Hospital in Scottish Borders, Scotland
| Borders General Hospital | |
|---|---|
| NHS Borders | |
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  Shown in the Scottish Borders | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55°35′44″N 2°44′31″W / 55.59556°N 2.74194°W / 55.59556; -2.74194 |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | NHS Scotland |
| Type | General |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 328 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1988 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
Borders General Hospital (BGH) is a district general hospital on the outskirts of Melrose, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Borders.
History
The hospital was commissioned to replace the ageing Peel Hospital at Caddonfoot near Galashiels. The South-East Regional Hospital Board approved plans for a new 375-bed hospital at the Huntlyburn site in 1986. The new hospital was designed by Reiach & Hall and built by John Laing & Son and was officially opened by the Queen in 1988.
The Planned Surgical Admissions Unit opened in March 2011, affording patients a more suitable environment for routine surgical procedures. The renal dialysis unit benefited from a major upgrade in June 2011 which included an increase in the number of dialysis machines from six to twelve.
In January 2013 the Margaret Kerr Unit opened, providing dedicated palliative care facilities. The development provided a dedicated entrance, accommodation for patients and several large sun lounges. In March 2013 refurbishment to the stroke unit was completed. As part of a new outpatients department a new audiology suite opened in August 2013.
Services
It is the main hospital in the Scottish Borders and has an accident and emergency department and a Macmillan Cancer Unit.
Transport
The Borders General Hospital is accessible via the A6091 road, which links the A7 and the A68, known colloquially as the Melrose Bypass. It is roughly five minutes from the town of Galashiels and two minutes from the small town of Melrose via Chiefswood Road and is served by buses from all Border towns run by Borders Buses.
References
- "Peel Hospital, Clovenfords". Historic Hospitals. 26 April 2015. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- "No priority for Borders hospital". The Herald. 18 December 1973. p. 11. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- "Borders General Hospital". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- Ritchie, p. 174
- "BGH celebrates 25 years of Border babies". Peebleshire News. 19 October 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- "Borders General Hospital opens new surgical unit". BBC News. 7 March 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- "Planned Surgical Admission Unit at BGH proves a success". Peeblesshire News. 24 July 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- "Borders renal dialysis unit ready to open". BBC News. 21 June 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- "Margaret Kerr unit in Melrose admits first patients". BBC News. 7 January 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- "The Margaret Kerr Unit". Aitken Turnbull Architects. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- "Full report: Refurbished stroke unit reopens in Borders". STV News. 18 March 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- "Audiology suite opens at Borders General Hospital". Peeblesshire News. 5 August 2013. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- "Borders General Hospital experiencing 'exceptional pressures' in A&E". Southern Reporter. 28 December 2017. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- "Borders General Hospital cancer centre expansion approved". BBC. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- "Transport". NHS Borders. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
Sources
- Ritchie, Berry (1997). The Good Builder: The John Laing Story. James & James.
External links
| NHS Borders | |
|---|---|
| Hospitals | |