30 December 2022
Our services continue to be under extreme pressure going into the weekend. This is being compounded by higher than normal staff sickness levels due to Covid-19, Flu and Norovirus.
We are therefore asking staff, particularly those who are not currently rostered to work this weekend, to consider what extra time, day or night, they can cover.
We know that this is a very big ask on top of how hard everyone has been working, but we need to alleviate some of the pressure on staff who are rostered to work and do everything we can to keep our patients as safe as possible.
If you are a member of our staff and able to help please phone 01896 827473 or 01896 825535. Phone lines are open from 8am - 12noon on Saturday and 9am - 1pm on Sunday.
If you hear the engaged tone please try again or email Hospital Management at bgh.hospman1@borders.scot.nhs.uk giving details of your name, skills and availability and a contact telephone number.
We are looking for offers of support from all staff, including clinical, facilities and administration. Offers of help will be coordinated to the maximum effect.
Thank you.