The Margaret Kerr Unit is Open! 

After an eight month construction phase, we are delighted to say that patients moved into The Margaret Kerr Unit on 7th January 2013 and it is already transforming the way in-patient specialist palliative care is delivered at the Borders General Hospital. Patients and their families are hugely impressed with the spacious, comfortable and well equipped rooms and the picturesque surroundings.

 

    

External View of Entrance to new unit                                                                                External view of rear of building showing gardens

 

    

External View showing existing BGH building in background                                            Close Up external view

 

       

View across gardens towards new unit                                                                                      Entrance

 

    

Entrance                                                                                                                                   Palliative Care Bedroom

   

Palliative Care Bedroom                                                                                                           Palliative Care Bedroom

     

Family Lounge                                                                                                              Entrance Lounge

 

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October - December 2012

During these months the site was very busy with construction being complete on 23rd November 2012 when BAM handed the unit back to NHS Borders. Artsits have been on site and staff working to get the unit complete in time to welcome the first patients on 7th January 2013.

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September 2012

Construction continues to progress at an amazing pace.

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August 2012

Construction is really progressing and it is becoming easier and easier to visualise the finished unit.

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July 2012

A Macmillan site visit highlights the progress so far.

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June 2012

With the steelwork in place, the roof goes on and the structure takes shape.

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May 2012

The foundations are laid, the steel framework delivered and installation begins.

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April 2012

Construction work begins on The Margaret Kerr Unit

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