NHS Borders Health Charity

31/10/2026

🎃 A spook-tacular surprise! 👻
There were definitely more treats than tricks on the Children’s Ward today, thanks to Nola from Asda Galashiels!

Nola popped by this morning with spooky gifts and sweeties for the children to enjoy, including Olivia, who was dressed for the occasion and looking forward to guising later on after her visit! 🎃

Such a lovely gesture to bring a little extra Halloween fun to the ward. Thank you Asda Gala Community for thinking of our young patients! 🧡

30/10/2026

👀🎄 We’ve got something exciting to share on Monday…

This Christmas, you’ll have two special ways to make a difference. 💙🩵🧡

✨ Remember someone special
🎅 Bring Christmas cheer to patients in hospital

Tree of Light and our brand-new Secret Santa appeal are coming Monday! 🎁✨

29/10/2026

🚨 Last chance for FREE registration! 🚨

Thinking about taking on a challenge in 2027? Now’s the perfect time to go for it!

We have charity places available for some fantastic events, including the 2027 Edinburgh Marathon Festival, with options from the 10K right through to the full marathon. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

💙🩵🧡Sign up before the end of this weekend and we’ll waive your registration fee!

Visit https://nhsbordershealthcharity.org/challenge-events to find your challenge and secure your spot!

27/10/2026

A huge congratulations to all our NHS Borders colleagues nominated in the upcoming Scotland’s Health Awards! It is great to see NHS Borders represented across 4 different categories including The Logie Legacy who are up for the Global Citizenship Award👏
We’d especially like to congratulate Dr Mat Topping, who has provided clinical leadership for the charity-funded Simulation Education Faculty, helping to create more opportunities for NHS Borders staff to learn together through simulation.
Alongside his work in Simulation Education, Mat is part of the wonderful Hospital at Home Team, and it is his work with this service that has earned him his well-deserved nomination this year.
We’ll be keeping our fingers crossed for Mat and all our incredible NHS Borders colleagues at the awards ceremony in November!🤞🌟

23/10/2026

We were delighted to welcome our colleague Bel Nicolini from The Reading Kind, who stopped by with a wonderful donation of books for the Children's Ward.

These books will help bring comfort, distraction and a little bit of magic to children during their time in hospital, and we are incredibly grateful for this thoughtful support.

The Reading Kind is also currently raising funds to support CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services), helping to make a difference to the lives of children and young people across the Borders.

If you'd like to learn more are see how you can support this initiative, you can donate here https://www.justgiving.com/page/analia-belen-nicolini-1

A huge thank you to Bel and everyone who donated to The Reading Kind for their kindness and generosity! 💙🩵🧡📖✨

20/10/2026

💙 🩵🧡A huge thank you to Leia Devlin, who recently visited the Margaret Kerr Unit after completing the Loch Ness Marathon in memory of her late mum.

Inspired by the care and support her family received at the Unit, Leia took on the challenge and raised an incredible £6,364.60.

We are so grateful for her dedication and generosity. Funds raised like this help us continue supporting patients and families across the Scottish Borders.

Thank you, Leia, and congratulations on such an amazing achievement. 🏅

16/10/2026

🎵 Music for Absent Friends 🎵

NHS Borders Health Charity is proud to support this special evening of music and remembrance at MacArts, Galashiels.

Inspired by the Margaret Kerr Unit Bereavement Playlist, Music for Absent Friends offers an opportunity to come together to sing, listen, share memories and remember loved ones through the power of music.

📅 Tuesday 17 November 2026
🕖 7.00pm - 9.00pm (doors open 6.30pm)
📍 MAC Arts, Galashiels
🎟 Free entry (14+, with 14 and 15-year-olds accompanied by an adult)

There will be opportunities for singing, listening and conversation, with refreshments and a bar available. You're also welcome to bring an instrument if you'd like to join in.

14/10/2026

🏃‍♀️ Looking for your next challenge?

If watching the Great North Run, Kiltwalk or other fundraising events has inspired you, why not make 2027 the year you take on a challenge of your own?

We have charity places available for a fantastic range of events, including the 2027 Edinburgh Marathon Festival. Whether you're aiming for a 10K, half marathon or the full marathon, there's something for everyone.

Even better, for a limited time we're waiving the registration fee, meaning you can secure your place for FREE!

Challenge yourself, achieve something amazing and help support local NHS services across the Scottish Borders.💙🩵🧡

Find your next challenge and sign up today at https://nhsbordershealthcharity.org/challenge-events

09/10/2026

🏃‍♂️ 56 miles. One island. One amazing challenge. 💙

This weekend, Lewis Robertson takes on the incredible challenge of running 56 gruelling miles around the Isle of Arran to raise funds for The Margaret Kerr Unit and Palliative Care Service.👟

We're so grateful to Lewis for taking on this epic challenge in support of local palliative care services. Lewis, we wish you the very best of luck this weekend and will be cheering you on every step of the way!

Please help support Lewis by visiting https://www.justgiving.com/page/lewis-robertson-2

Good luck Lewis - you've got this!!!💙🩵🧡

Help Lewis Robertson raise money to support NHS Borders Health Charity

07/10/2026

🏃‍♀️ Feeling inspired by the Great North Run or Kiltwalk? 🏃‍♂️

NHS Borders Health Charity is thrilled to announce we have charity places available for a fantastic range of challenge events, including the 2027 Edinburgh Marathon Festival! Whether you're taking on your very first 5K or aiming for the full marathon, there's a challenge to suit everyone.

🔥 For a limited time, we're waiving the registration fee, meaning you can secure your charity place for FREE!

Marathon and half marathon places are always in high demand and sell out quickly, so don't miss your chance to set yourself a personal challenge and help raise funds for local NHS services!

No matter your reason for taking part, we'll be there to support you every step of the way!

To find out more and secure your place today visit 👉 https://nhsbordershealthcharity.org/challenge-events