13 October 2026

Patients, carers, staff and members of the public are invited to attend NHS Borders Annual Review on Tuesday 17 November. 

The Annual Review provides an opportunity to hear about our progress over the past year, learn more about our priorities for the future and take part in an open conversation about healthcare in the Scottish Borders. 

This year's event will focus on progress in delivering our Clinical Strategy and Population Health priorities, including how we are working to provide more care closer to home, improve access to services, support better mental health and wellbeing and tackle health inequalities. Attendees will hear about key areas of work such as maternity services, efforts to reduce waiting times and developments such as the Selkirk Neighbourhood Development Project. 

We will also share more about the development of our Organisational Strategy and what the recent Scottish Government Programme for Government announcement could mean for health and care services in the Borders.

Alongside these updates, the Annual Review will showcase examples of innovation, improvement and partnership working from across our organisation. Through stories from patients and staff, attendees will hear about the difference services are making in people's lives and the dedication of teams working every day to deliver high-quality care. 

Fiona Sandford, Chair of NHS Borders, said: "The Annual Review is an important opportunity to reflect on the impressive progress we have made together over the past year, be open about the challenges we still face and share our ambitions for the future. 

"Our Clinical Strategy sets out how we will transform health and care services to meet the needs of our communities, both now and in the years ahead. This year's Annual Review will highlight the progress we are making, the improvements already underway and the opportunities ahead as we continue to deliver safe, effective and sustainable services for the people of the Borders. 

"Most importantly, it is an opportunity to hear directly from our communities, patients, carers and staff. I would encourage anyone with an interest in local health services to come along, ask questions and be part of the conversation." 

If you would like to attend the Annual Review in person, please let us know and advise us of any support requirements before 31 October 2026 by emailing communications@borders.scot.nhs.uk or calling 0800 731 4052. 

There will also be an opportunity to attend the meeting online. Please contact us if you would like to join virtually and we will provide details of how to access the event. A recording of the session will be available afterwards. 

Anyone wishing to submit a question in advance is asked to do so by 11:59pm on Saturday 31 October 2026 by emailing communications@borders.scot.nhs.uk or writing to: 

Public Involvement Office
Freepost RTLY-BYGC-AHCY
NHS Borders
Room 2EC3 Education Centre
Melrose
TD6 9BD

 

While we encourage questions during the session, please note that we will not be able to answer patient-specific queries.