Borders General Hospital
NHS general hospital · Scottish Borders
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Borders General Hospital is an NHS general hospital in Scottish Borders, Scotland, run by NHS Borders. See whether it has an A&E, its phone number, visiting and how to get there.
At a glance
- A&E
- A&E open 24 hours
- Planned care wait
- Half waited less than 14 weeks (whole health board)
- Telephone
- 01896 826000
Information checked 2 November 2026.
Urgent help
Call 999 or go to A&E if someone is seriously ill or injured, or their life is at risk. If it is urgent but not life-threatening, call NHS 24 on 111, free, day or night.
A&E waiting times
62.2% of people who went to this department were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours, out of 696 attendances (week ending 18 October 2026).
These are the latest weekly figures from Public Health Scotland, for this site. The figures come from the official statistics and change often. In an emergency, go to the nearest A&E or call 999.
Waiting for planned treatment
These figures are for the whole of NHS Borders, not just Borders General Hospital. Waits at this hospital may be shorter or longer.
These are people still waiting at the end of September 2026 for a first outpatient appointment or for inpatient or day case treatment. The tables show the 5 specialties with the most people waiting. “Half waited less than” is the median wait.
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting 12 weeks or less |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery | 1,522 | 18 weeks | 36 weeks | 34.4% |
| Ophthalmology | 1,091 | 10 weeks | 26 weeks | 55.2% |
| Dermatology | 1,075 | 19 weeks | 38 weeks | 33.1% |
| General Surgery (excl Vascular) | 1,068 | 14 weeks | 32 weeks | 45.9% |
| Gynaecology | 784 | 14 weeks | 38 weeks | 45.9% |
| All specialties | 9,877 | 14 weeks | 34 weeks | 44.4% |
Show all 24 specialties
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting 12 weeks or less |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | 677 | 13 weeks | 27 weeks | 47.3% |
| Gastroenterology | 632 | 14 weeks | 38 weeks | 44.5% |
| Oral Surgery | 607 | 19 weeks | 35 weeks | 34.3% |
| Urology | 478 | 9.1 weeks | 36 weeks | 54.8% |
| Cardiology | 334 | 13 weeks | 25 weeks | 47% |
| Respiratory Medicine | 288 | 12 weeks | 38 weeks | 48.3% |
| Paediatrics | 286 | 11 weeks | 24 weeks | 52.4% |
| Neurology | 204 | 7.9 weeks | 25 weeks | 60.3% |
| Rheumatology | 150 | 11 weeks | 24 weeks | 54% |
| Endocrinology | 139 | 9.1 weeks | 37 weeks | 54% |
| Pain Management | 136 | 18 weeks | 33 weeks | 27.9% |
| Geriatric Medicine | 103 | 5.1 weeks | 21 weeks | 63.1% |
| General Medicine | 96 | 17 weeks | 37 weeks | 38.5% |
| Endocrinology & Diabetes | 89 | 7.7 weeks | 18 weeks | 65.2% |
| Orthodontics | 62 | 29 weeks | 43 weeks | 17.7% |
| Paediatric Surgery | 24 | 7.4 weeks | 19 weeks | 79.2% |
| Renal Medicine | 15 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Clinical Genetics | 10 | not available | not available | 70% |
| Audiological Medicine | 7 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting 12 weeks or less |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery | 868 | 20 weeks | 39 weeks | 29.1% |
| General Surgery (excl Vascular) | 553 | 16 weeks | 36 weeks | 39.6% |
| Ophthalmology | 402 | 14 weeks | 30 weeks | 43.3% |
| Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | 144 | 16 weeks | 31 weeks | 42.4% |
| Gynaecology | 95 | 10 weeks | 34 weeks | 53.7% |
| All specialties | 2,186 | 17 weeks | 36 weeks | 38.6% |
Show all 8 specialties
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting 12 weeks or less |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urology | 93 | 6.7 weeks | 19 weeks | 80.6% |
| Paediatric Surgery | 20 | 18 weeks | 26 weeks | 35% |
| Oral Surgery | 11 | not available | not available | 36.4% |
Source: Public Health Scotland, Stage of Treatment Waiting Times (September 2026). Official statistics for the health board as a whole. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Opening times
The A&E department is open 24 hours. Outpatient clinics, tests and scans run at set times, so check your appointment letter or call the hospital.
Appointments and access
First outpatient appointments
To see a specialist at an NHS hospital, you usually need a referral, for example from your GP, dentist or optometrist. Your appointment letter or text message tells you when and where to go.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01896 826000
Location and travel
Address and map
Borders General Hospital
Huntlyburn
Melrose
TD6 9BS
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Public transport and parking
Links found on the official website, checked 2 November 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no station within 1 km. The nearest station is:
- Tweedbank about 25 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: Borders General Hospital Entrance, Access Road, about 2 minutes' walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the hospital. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Facilities
We do not have details of step-free access, parking or other facilities here yet. If you need them, contact the hospital before you go.
Visiting
Visiting times and rules can change, for example during outbreaks. Check the hospital's own pages before you go:
Links found on the official website (some cover the whole health board, not just this hospital), checked 2 November 2026.
Book, change or complain
About this hospital
| NHS board | NHS Borders |
|---|---|
| Type | NHS general hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
Official website: Borders General Hospital website
Hospital services
Public Health Scotland lists beds in these specialties at this hospital (2025/26):
- Anaesthetics
- Cardiology
- Community Dental Practice
- Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
- Endocrinology & Diabetes
- Gastroenterology
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Geriatric Medicine
- Gynaecology
- Haematology
- Midwifery
- Neurology
- Obstetrics
- Ophthalmology
- Oral Surgery
- Paediatric Surgery
- Paediatrics
- Palliative Medicine
- Psychiatry of Old Age
- Renal Medicine
- Respiratory Medicine
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
- Urology
Specialties come from official bed statistics, so clinics without beds are not shown. Check with the hospital.
Regulation and quality
Healthcare Improvement Scotland inspects hospitals in Scotland and publishes reports, but does not give NHS hospitals a single overall rating like the CQC in England. Read about inspections.
Sources: Public Health Scotland: Current NHS Hospitals in Scotland; telephone number from the official website, checked 2 November 2026; location from the ONS Postcode Directory.
Frequently asked questions
What is the telephone number for Borders General Hospital?
Telephone: 01896 826000.
Does Borders General Hospital have an A&E department?
Yes. It has an A&E department open 24 hours.
Nearby hospitals
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About 23.9 miles away
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About 25.1 miles away
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