Final surgery for Cockburnspath branch announced

The final surgery is set to take place from 3 to 4.30pm on Tuesday 22 August Credit: NHS Borders

Eyemouth Medical Practice has announced the final scheduled surgery date for the Cockburnspath branch surgery.

The decision has come following the lack of disabled facilities, unsatisfactory doctor and patient safety, unreliable IT services and a shortage of GPs to employ in the area.

In a letter to patients, Eyemouth Medical Practice thanked those who had taken time to give feedback after the announcement in June to close the surgery:

NHS Borders say the closure of Cockburnspath surgery is necessary for a number of practical, safety and quality of care reasons:

The final scheduled surgery at Cockburnspath is set to take place from 3 to 4.30pm on Tuesday 22 August 2017.