14 February 2025
Staff from NHS Borders, affected GP Practices and the wider Health and Social Care Partnership continue to work round the clock to progress the safe relocation of patients and services from the Knoll Hospital site.
This is due to the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) which requires remedial action.
All patients who were being treated in the Knoll Community Hospital have now moved to an alternative place to continue their care. We would like to thank patients and their families for their cooperation and understanding throughout this process.
Alternative accommodation for the majority of displaced services has now been identified and work is underway to schedule moves. This includes consideration of how some services may continue to be provided safely on site from non-RAAC affected areas, as well as possible alternative locations for temporary facilities and use of other public sector estate. Affected patients will be contacted directly to advise the location of services that were provided in the health centre, and a further communication will be issued next week to advise the public of these arrangements.
Andrew Bone, Director of Finance, Estates and Facilities said: “I would like to thank all staff involved including our social work colleagues for their continued hard work, as well as our patients, their families and carers, the community of Duns and the surrounding areas for your patience and understanding.
“Further updates will follow as arrangements are confirmed and frequently asked questions can be found here."