Public invited to mark 10th anniversary of the Margaret Kerr Unit
Last updated 16th May 2023
Three days of events are being held this week to mark ten years since the official opening of the Margaret Kerr Unit at Borders General Hospital.
The specialist unit, which provides end of life care, is named after the West Linton nurse who's legacy helped fund it.
Since it opened, it has supported hundreds of patients and their families in dealing with the challenges of cancer and other terminal illnesses.
A service of remembrance, and thanksgiving, is being held in the Tryst, at the BGH this morning (Tuesday) at 11.30am. The event is open to everyone and is an opportunity to come together and remember loved ones.
That will be followed by two tile and memory pebble workshops in the Margaret Kerr Unit, on Wednesday and Thursday this week, between 2pm and 4pm - booking in advance is required and can be done by contacting Lindi on 01896 827914 or Laura on 01896 826888.
A book of remembrance will also be available throughout the month.
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Hilary Douglas, Charge Nurse at the Margaret Kerr Unit, said: “The Margaret Kerr Unit has impacted the lives of so many people in the local community over the years and we hope that people will join us in celebrating its tenth anniversary.
“We know how positively many people in the Borders feel about the care that their family members and friends have received from MKU staff, and we want to give people an opportunity to remember and celebrate the lives of those we have cared for here.”
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