Physical disabilities

Living with a disability

Our aim is to work in partnership with NHS Borders and the Third Sector to provide quality services that support your ongoing health and wellbeing if you have a physical disability.

How to get a physical disability service

We also provide an information and signposting service through the Ability Borders website which you may find helpful.

Physical disability strategy

You can view the Scottish Borders Physical Disability Strategy through the ModernGov website. The strategy provides a Fairer Borders for People with a physical disability or long term condition and their carers was approved by the Integration Joint Board in October.

The strategy was developed with the support of key local representatives including:

  • health and social care professionals
  • members of the third and independent sectors
  • housing specialists
  • service users and carers

An implementation plan for 2019-22 is now being developed.

Social Care and Health

Emergency out of office hours: 01896 752111

Address: Council Headquarters
Newtown St Boswells
Melrose
TD6 OSA

Telephone: 0300 100 1800