It provides healthcare services for the Scottish Borders, the south east region of Scotland.

A petition against any move to shut hospital sites in Peebles, Duns, Hawick and Kelso gathered more than 4,000 signatures of support though no proposals to close any have yet appeared.

[11] The Cauldshiels Ward is a 14 bedded unit which cares for older adults with dementia who are acutely ill or have had crisis due to their condition.

[12] Melburn Lodge is a 16 bedded unit providing care for dementia patients displaying symptoms of stress and distress.

Melburn Lodge is a community site, located within the grounds of the Borders General Hospital.