3 March 2022
We are pleased to confirm that from Monday 7 March 2022 we will increase the number of visitors every patient is able to have from one visitor to two visitors per day across all NHS Borders sites.
In line with national guidance these two visitors can be interchangeable and should be by appointment with standard protections in place.
Associate Director of Allied Health Professionals, Paul Williams, said: “We are delighted that all of our patients will soon benefit from two interchangeable visitors per day when we ease the restrictions on Monday 7 March.
“The importance of support from family members and loved ones to people in hospital cannot be overstated – it can have a positive impact on the nutrition, healing, recovery and overall quality of care of our patients. In addition to this, visiting brings comfort to both the person in hospital and their family, friends or carers.
“We continue to work hard to ensure appropriate infection prevention and control measures are in place to limit the spread of infections and viruses such as Covid-19.”
If you are visiting our sites please help us to keep our patients as safe as possible by following the guidance below:
- Do not visit our facilities if you have symptoms of Covid-19 or have come into contact with someone with Covid-19
- Wear a face mask, if you are able to, in our facilities at all times
- Ensure that you have had all of your Covid-19 vaccinations
- Make use of the Lateral Flow Device (LFD) Covid-19 testing offer which is available to everyone in Scotland who does not have Covid-19 symptoms
- Follow any instructions given to you by signage or members of staff
Please note that restrictions may vary depending on circumstances – for example if there is a Covid-19 outbreak then restrictions in a particular ward or area may be necessary.
Further information can be found here.