Come along, join our Time for Change conversations

On 14 November NHS Borders is starting ‘Time for Change’ conversations – discussions with our communities about the healthcare services that we provide you.

The focus of the sessions will be led by what matters to you, and there will be an opportunity for you to hear about the current position of services, what the people of the Borders have told us matters to them before, and the work we are currently doing to address challenges faced. There will be space to discuss the challenges and potential solutions in these areas.

Sessions are taking place in each locality and every session will be led by one of the NHS Borders Board Executive Team (BET). There will be an opportunity to view a presentation and have a discussion, so drop in at a time to suit you. The timetable is as follows:

 

-          Tuesday 14 November (2:00pm-7:00pm) at Peebles Community Centre with Dr Lynn McCallum, Medical Director and John McLaren, Employee Director

-          Wednesday 15 November (2:00pm-6:30pm) at Heart of Hawick with Steph Errington, Interim Director of Planning & Performance and John McLaren, Employee Director

-          Monday 27 November (2:00pm-7:00pm) at Abbey Row Community Centre, Kelso with Ralph Roberts, Chief Executive and John McLaren, Employee Director

-          Wednesday 29 November (2:00pm-7:00pm) at The Great Tapestry Discovery Room, Galashiels with Dr Lynn McCallum, Medical Director and Laura Jones, Director of Quality & Improvement

-          Monday 11 December (2:00pm-7:00pm) at Southfield Community Centre, Duns with Ralph Roberts, Chief Executive and John McLaren, Employee Director

 

Ralph Roberts, Chief Executive of NHS Borders said: “We are currently facing unprecedented challenges in planning and delivering health services, and we know it’s time to start doing things differently.

“We need to know what matters to you so we can act on it, so we look forward to seeing you at your local Time for Change conversation and hearing what you have to say.”

After a recent event we received the following comment: “It's really encouraging and nice to know how much time and effort NHS Borders has been putting into getting as many people’s experiences heard as possible and for engaging/taking the time to listen.” Come and continue the conversation with us at your local Time for Change session.

 

If you have accessibility requirements, please email public.involvement@borders.scot.nhs.uk.

 

[Page updated 17 Nov 2023]