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Caladh Sona care home to close as efforts to overcome staffing crisis unsuccessful

Caladh Sona care home to close as efforts to overcome staffing crisis unsuccessful

Caladh Sona care home to close as efforts to overcome staffing crisis unsuccessful

20 April 2023

A small north coast care home hit by staffing difficulties is set to close down permanently, NHS Highland has announced.


WATCH: Highland climber lives on McDonald's burger meat for 8 weeks

WATCH: Highland climber lives on McDonald's burger meat for 8 weeks

WATCH: Highland climber lives on McDonald's burger meat for 8 weeks

19 April 2023

Move over Super Size Me, there's a new challenger in town after Dave MacLeod embarked on an 'extreme diet' experiment.


EXPLAINED: All that Highlanders need to know about the new Emergency Alerts system

EXPLAINED: All that Highlanders need to know about the new Emergency Alerts system

EXPLAINED: All that Highlanders need to know about the new Emergency Alerts system

19 April 2023

NHS Highland has highlighted the new Emergency Alerts system which will be tested nationally this Sunday at 3pm.


WATCH: First patients treated at new Inverness centre

WATCH: First patients treated at new Inverness centre

WATCH: First patients treated at new Inverness centre

18 April 2023

Staff at the new National Treatment Centre Highland in Inverness have welcomed the first patients.


New NHS Highland National Treatment Centre welcomes first patients

New NHS Highland National Treatment Centre welcomes first patients

New NHS Highland National Treatment Centre welcomes first patients

17 April 2023

New £48m NHS facility aimed at cutting waiting times for patients across Scotland


Charity presents ambulance service with treatment guide for Parkinson's patients

Charity presents ambulance service with treatment guide for Parkinson's patients

Charity presents ambulance service with treatment guide for Parkinson's patients

16 April 2023

PARKINSON’S UK has teamed up with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) as part of a drive to get medication on time to people with the condition.


Centre for young people with complex needs in Highlands will make 'huge' difference

Centre for young people with complex needs in Highlands will make 'huge' difference

Centre for young people with complex needs in Highlands will make 'huge' difference

15 April 2023

The dedication behind a project to develop Scotland’s first multiple-purpose centre for young people with complex needs has been praised.


NHS HIGHLAND: Don’t ignore your body’s warning signs – seek advice

NHS HIGHLAND: Don’t ignore your body’s warning signs – seek advice

NHS HIGHLAND: Don’t ignore your body’s warning signs – seek advice

15 April 2023

Vehicles often show if there's a problem, our symptoms should not be overlooked says Dr Tim Allison.


Balfour Beatty appointment marks 'exciting step forward' for Caithness hospital redesign

Balfour Beatty appointment marks 'exciting step forward' for Caithness hospital redesign

Balfour Beatty appointment marks 'exciting step forward' for Caithness hospital redesign

11 April 2023

Caithness General Hospital's redesign project has taken "an exciting step forward" with the appointment of a principal supply chain partner.


'I will never be that same person' – mother of troubled teen found dead near Inverness hospital

'I will never be that same person' – mother of troubled teen found dead near Inverness hospital

'I will never be that same person' – mother of troubled teen found dead near Inverness hospital

11 April 2023

Samantha Taylor says she will never get over the death of her daughter who took her own life after disappearing from New Craigs Hospital in Inverness.


NHS Highland develops financial support app

NHS Highland develops financial support app

NHS Highland develops financial support app

09 April 2023

The Worrying About Money (WAM) app was developed by the health board in partnership with the Independent Food Aid Network.


ScotRail recognised for mental health work at Scottish First Aid Awards

ScotRail recognised for mental health work at Scottish First Aid Awards

ScotRail recognised for mental health work at Scottish First Aid Awards

09 April 2023

ScotRail has been recognised for its work on suicide prevention and mental health at the Scottish First Aid Awards.


Will NHS Highland's £9m maternity plan for Raigmore Hospital transform experiences of mums-to-be?

Will NHS Highland's £9m maternity plan for Raigmore Hospital transform experiences of mums-to-be?

Will NHS Highland's £9m maternity plan for Raigmore Hospital transform experiences of mums-to-be?

08 April 2023

Proposals for transformational investment have been submitted to Highland Council planners


300% rise in positive gonorrhoea and chlamydia infections diagnosed in Highland last year

300% rise in positive gonorrhoea and chlamydia infections diagnosed in Highland last year

300% rise in positive gonorrhoea and chlamydia infections diagnosed in Highland last year

08 April 2023

It’s never been easier to get sexual health support, says our columnist.


Highland businesses and charities urged to step up for walking challenge

Highland businesses and charities urged to step up for walking challenge

Highland businesses and charities urged to step up for walking challenge

08 April 2023

Scotland’s national walking charity is inviting businesses and charities in the Highlands to take part in its four-week Step Count Challenge.


Family's mental health struggle in wake of devastating care home closure

Family's mental health struggle in wake of devastating care home closure

Family's mental health struggle in wake of devastating care home closure

08 April 2023

A family has shared the devastating impact the closure of a care home at the heart of its community has had on them and a vulnerable grandmother.


PICTURES: Invershin festival has the feelgood factor

PICTURES: Invershin festival has the feelgood factor

PICTURES: Invershin festival has the feelgood factor

07 April 2023

Invershin Hall's Feel Good Feel Fit Festival ran throughout March.


Highland surgeon shares more detail of Malawi aid effort

Highland surgeon shares more detail of Malawi aid effort

Highland surgeon shares more detail of Malawi aid effort

07 April 2023

Inverness aid worker Andy Kent is part of a UK Emergency Medical Team deployed to Malawi.


Highland MSP vows to help improve lives of those with Motor Neurone Disease

Highland MSP vows to help improve lives of those with Motor Neurone Disease

Highland MSP vows to help improve lives of those with Motor Neurone Disease

04 April 2023

Rhoda Grant's pledge came at a reception marking the anniversary of a report warning that MND patients are waiting too long for accessible housing.


Thurso East to host Scottish Surfing Championships over Easter weekend

Thurso East to host Scottish Surfing Championships over Easter weekend

Thurso East to host Scottish Surfing Championships over Easter weekend

03 April 2023

North coast surfers are aiming to defend their titles at this weekend's 50th anniversary staging of the Scottish National Surfing Championships.


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