05 January 2024
Cancer Research UK has announced the return of its popular Race for Life event to the Highland in 2024 – with a half price offer for the New Year.
03 January 2024
A group of outdoor swimmers at Lairg took a cool dip for a “Twixmas challenge” to raise money for children with cancer.
03 January 2024
Completion of £2.71m electronic bus and ambulance gate in and out of hospital is delayed
03 January 2024
NHS Highland has been ordered to apologise to a patient and their spouse after failings resulted in medication being administered twice.
01 January 2024
Not having Power of Attorney secured can create delays in accessing necessary services or being in hospital longer than required, says our columnist.
31 December 2023
People in the far north are being reminded that they can access national resources available to support their mental health over the holidays.
31 December 2023
PEOPLE across Sutherland who smoke are being urged to set the goal of leaving tobacco behind in 2024.
30 December 2023
A volunteer walking group leader from Tongue says being part of the group provides a wider support network for all those who come along.
16 December 2023
I am not a great fan of Black Friday. It seems to be a rather artificial exercise in advertising and commercialism.
13 December 2023
Far north MP Jamie Stone says a staff mileage rate that hasn’t changed in a decade is penalising healthcare workers in rural areas.
12 December 2023
Ms Davies is currently chief officer of Argyll and Bute health and social care partnership will start work on April 1.
11 December 2023
A Highland-based support service for people with long-term health conditions has secured a £120,000 award from the National Lottery Community Fund.
09 December 2023
Many muscle and joint problems can be managed with exercises at home to strengthen your body, says our columnist.
09 December 2023
NHS Highland has become the first area in Scotland to introduce an online product offering faster access to GP physiotherapy services.
08 December 2023
A Highland man with MS has completed 3000 press-ups in one month to prove anything is possible.
05 December 2023
The boss said: 'What made all the difference was the remarkable people who stood by us, and who have made Parklands the success it is'.
04 December 2023
Bullying within NHS Highland remains rife 18 months after a £2.8 million “healing process” was concluded.
02 December 2023
People are being reminded to plan ahead for any winter bugs that might strike during a busy time of year for the NHS.
01 December 2023
A man who suffered a horrendous injury in a freak accident on a major Ross-shire route has thanked the unsung heroes who sprang to his aid.
29 November 2023
Men under prostate cancer treatment at Raigmore Hospital can benefit from free goody packs aimed at easing some side effects.