Setting a new course for health services in the Borders – we need your help!
I have been in post as Chief Executive of NHS Borders for over three months now.
I have spent the majority of that time visiting services, talking to patients, meeting our staff and familiarising myself with the Borders.
I have seen lots of services that I am really proud of, and have met lots of fantastic staff including award winning clinicians who have been recognised as being at the top of their field nationally. What has really struck a chord with me are the values people across our organisation and our communities hold; a tangible golden thread of a sense of community, kindness to one another and a willingness to help each other when needed.
As we welcome in the new year I want us all to consider how NHS Borders and our services should evolve. As a health board we are responsible for providing the care that our patients need, when it is needed; and I am aware of the challenges that we are facing and the improvements we need to make. To start this improvement journey we need your help. We need your help in telling us what NHS Borders means to you, what you value in our services and where you think we can improve.
This work will launch formally on 6 January 2025 at which point we will be reaching out to you in a variety of ways to quickly capture your feedback. There will be engagement sessions for both staff and members of the public in multiple locations across the Borders. A full calendar of events will be available and published on a regular basis in the new year.
Your voice really matters and your opinions will genuinely help shape our strategy and our improvement journey. This work is about describing an ambitious future for NHS Borders and the strategy will provide the direction for our collective improvement journey.
I know how precious your time is, and your input is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your important contribution.
Peter Moore
Chief Executive