Health

Far north MP Jamie Stone says a staff mileage rate that hasn’t changed in a decade is penalising healthcare workers in rural areas.

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

A Highland-based support service for people with long-term health conditions has secured a £120,000 award from the National Lottery Community Fund.

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

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

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

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

People are being reminded to plan ahead for any winter bugs that might strike during a busy time of year for the NHS.

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.

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

Young people are encouraged to take up the offer of routine vaccines at school – stats show a decline in vaccine uptake rates for this group.

Attendees will be given the opportunity to have a check-up, including blood pressure, early diabetes detection and cholesterol testing.

'I want to see a time when no one is smoking, whether outside schools or outside hospitals.'

In the spirit of awareness, it is crucial to recognize the signs, says our columnist as awareness month begins.

Inverness Donor Centre is open on Boxing Day and January 2.

The new extension could also be used for private class space.

The festival includes theatre, music, film, art and more. It is aiming to transform the experiences of people with dementia and their families.

A Highland woman reveals the struggles of perimenopause.

A fall can have a long-term impact on someone’s health, and it can be hard for some people to return to their home following a hospital stay.