Hospital emergency department under 'significant pressure'

BBC Scotland Tuesday 04 August 2026, 13:57 UTC 1 min read

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NHS Borders warns that the Borders General Hospital near Melrose is "exceptionally busy".

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Hospital emergency department under 'significant pressure'

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