Health

Patients from elsewhere have been transferred to the 10-bed Strathy ward at Migdale Hospital, Bonar Bridge.

Administrators are calling on buyers with an interest in ODx Innovations to get in touch.

MSP Rhoda Grant says 'it’s time for Humza Yousaf to face the music'

An Inverness surgeon who has treated the injured in Ukraine's war zone has been recognised in the New Year Honours.

The charity ASH Scotland is encouraging people in Sutherland to 'Quit and Win' in 2023.

Staff have rallied to ensure the Highlands’ biggest hospital can still offer life-saving care amid huge patient pressures.

NHS Highland has issued details of six drop-in vaccination clinics during January in Caithness and Sutherland, with more likely to be added.

NHS Highland has made a call for available staff to get in touch tonight so they can work tomorrow.

John O'Groats to Land's End charity walker Speedo Mick made it to Wick and brought some Scouse charm to a ladies' party at the Norseman Hotel.

NHS Highland is highlighting the vital role of living kidney donation after new research shows most people would be willing to help a loved one.

GP who chairs BMA Scotland the doctor's union, says his members fear the NHS is broken.

Health professionals in the Highlands are seeing an "exceptionally large" rise in cases of flu, leading to increased pressure on hospitals.

A new smartphone app has been developed to help people find out more about symptoms and conditions for those under the weather.

Alex Cole-Hamilton said: 'Children and young people are facing devastatingly long waits for mental health treatment'

Age Scotland, the national charity for older people, has issued advice on how to avoid falling this winter to prevent a trip to the hospital.

Christmas can be a joyous and special time for many – but can bring difficulties for others.

The health board is directing people to other sources of help today.

Charity's services offer a 'lifeline' to those affected by the condition and support for that work is very welcome.

Swapping machinery for microphones, Joyce Campbell of Armadale Farm, Sutherland, joins host of famous farming faces to help tackle rural loneliness.

People in the Highlands are being urged to speak out rather than suffer in silence this Christmas.