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Cancer Research UK Race for Life set for Highland return – with half price offer

Cancer Research UK Race for Life set for Highland return – with half price offer

Cancer Research UK Race for Life set for Highland return – with half price offer

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.


Loch Shin swimmers raise hundreds of pounds for cancer charity

Loch Shin swimmers raise hundreds of pounds for cancer charity

Loch Shin swimmers raise hundreds of pounds for cancer charity

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.


Raigmore Hospital's new bus gate access hits snag

Raigmore Hospital's new bus gate access hits snag

Raigmore Hospital's new bus gate access hits snag

03 January 2024

Completion of £2.71m electronic bus and ambulance gate in and out of hospital is delayed


Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

03 January 2024

NHS Highland has been ordered to apologise to a patient and their spouse after failings resulted in medication being administered twice.


NHS HIGHLAND: Courageous conversations can prevent pain for your family

NHS HIGHLAND: Courageous conversations can prevent pain for your family

NHS HIGHLAND: Courageous conversations can prevent pain for your family

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.


Support is available if you are suffering with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression, NHS 24 nurse says

Support is available if you are suffering with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression, NHS 24 nurse says

Support is available if you are suffering with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression, NHS 24 nurse says

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.


Smokers in Sutherland urged to make quitting their goal for 2024

Smokers in Sutherland urged to make quitting their goal for 2024

Smokers in Sutherland urged to make quitting their goal for 2024

31 December 2023

PEOPLE across Sutherland who smoke are being urged to set the goal of leaving tobacco behind in 2024.


Tongue Walking Group leader Ruth is inspiring others to follow in her footsteps

Tongue Walking Group leader Ruth is inspiring others to follow in her footsteps

Tongue Walking Group leader Ruth is inspiring others to follow in her footsteps

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.


HEALTH MATTERS: Focussing on what really matters for a happier Christmas

HEALTH MATTERS: Focussing on what really matters for a happier Christmas

HEALTH MATTERS: Focussing on what really matters for a happier Christmas

16 December 2023

I am not a great fan of Black Friday. It seems to be a rather artificial exercise in advertising and commercialism.


Mileage rates for healthcare staff haven’t increased since 2011

Mileage rates for healthcare staff haven’t increased since 2011

Mileage rates for healthcare staff haven’t increased since 2011

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.


NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

12 December 2023

Ms Davies is currently chief officer of Argyll and Bute health and social care partnership will start work on April 1.


Lottery funding of £120,000 goes to Highland health support service

Lottery funding of £120,000 goes to Highland health support service

Lottery funding of £120,000 goes to Highland health support service

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.


NHS HIGHLAND: You don’t have to live with muscle and joint pain

NHS HIGHLAND: You don’t have to live with muscle and joint pain

NHS HIGHLAND: You don’t have to live with muscle and joint pain

09 December 2023

Many muscle and joint problems can be managed with exercises at home to strengthen your body, says our columnist.


NHS Highland leads the way with physiotherapy app

NHS Highland leads the way with physiotherapy app

NHS Highland leads the way with physiotherapy app

09 December 2023

NHS Highland has become the first area in Scotland to introduce an online product offering faster access to GP physiotherapy services.


WATCH: Inspirational Highland man half-paralysed with MS completes 3000 press-ups for charity

WATCH: Inspirational Highland man half-paralysed with MS completes 3000 press-ups for charity

WATCH: Inspirational Highland man half-paralysed with MS completes 3000 press-ups for charity

08 December 2023

A Highland man with MS has completed 3000 press-ups in one month to prove anything is possible.


'You are the unsung heroes who turn the ordinary into the extraordinary day in, day out'

'You are the unsung heroes who turn the ordinary into the extraordinary day in, day out'

'You are the unsung heroes who turn the ordinary into the extraordinary day in, day out'

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'.


Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

04 December 2023

Bullying within NHS Highland remains rife 18 months after a £2.8 million “healing process” was concluded.


NHS 24 urges people to prepare for when winter bugs bite

NHS 24 urges people to prepare for when winter bugs bite

NHS 24 urges people to prepare for when winter bugs bite

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.


'To her horror, the left side of my face had been torn off'

'To her horror, the left side of my face had been torn off'

'To her horror, the left side of my face had been torn off'

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.


Raigmore Hospital launches packs to ease prostate cancer treatment side effects

Raigmore Hospital launches packs to ease prostate cancer treatment side effects

Raigmore Hospital launches packs to ease prostate cancer treatment side effects

29 November 2023

Men under prostate cancer treatment at Raigmore Hospital can benefit from free goody packs aimed at easing some side effects.


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