Merse Medical Practice

After much consideration, NHS Borders Board Executive Team have agreed with the GP Partners at Merse Medical Practice that in order to sustain the Merse as a viable Practice, there is no longer any alternative option other than to close Chirnside Branch Surgery at the end of March 2023.

This is because of ongoing significant challenges in the recruitment and retention of staff within the Practice which make it very difficult to provide cover across the two surgeries.

A letter has been sent to all patients registered with the Practice advising them of this situation. A public meeting and drop-in session has been arranged to give people the opportunity to ask questions and to advise how we plan to proceed with the Branch Surgery closure. This will include how we might look for solutions to accessibility and transport issues.

The meeting will be held on Thursday 10 November 2022 at 2pm in Chirnside Community Centre. All welcome.