NHS Borders Laboratory won prize from Institute of Biomedical Science

Biomedical science staff at the Borders General Hospital applied for and won a Biomedical Science Day Activity Fund from the IBMS. They are celebrating Biomedical Science Day at the BGH on Thursday 20th June by hosting a stand at the bottom of the main stairs.

Biomedical Science Day is a national event organised by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), the professional body for biomedical scientists and laboratory support staff. The awareness day aims to inform the public and empower patients by telling them about practices in biomedical science, strengthen interdisciplinary team work and communication in hospitals and celebrate a profession that is at the heart of healthcare.

In its third year, Biomedical Science Day has gained significant popularity amongst biomedical laboratory staff across the UK, with hundreds of laboratories opening their doors or organising events in their local hospital or school.

Keira McAllister, Biomedical Scientist at NHS Borders, said: "Biomedical Science Day is a great opportunity for us to build relationships with our colleagues, patients and public. By opening the doors to the laboratory, we can help everybody understand the vital role of biomedical science in healthcare."

Alison Geddis, President of the Institute of Biomedical Science, said: "Despite many encounters with our work throughout their lifetime, most people are unaware of the important role of biomedical science in diagnosis, treatment and general healthcare. The aim of Biomedical Science Day is to inform the public about the full range of expertise involved in hospital care, and to celebrate our great profession."