Health

A total of 52 probable suicides were recorded in the NHS Highland region last year.

We can add Covid vaccination to the autumn schedule for those who are at a greater risk of serious illness, says our columnist.

Most vulnerable being targeted after emergence of potentially dangerous new Covid BA.2.86 variant

The national roll-out of life-saving Naloxone to Police Scotland’s operational officers, trialled in Caithness, has been officially completed.

The meeting will focus on how to deliver healthcare in the Highlands in the future and will feature a panel discussion and an audience Q&A.

A series of events aimed at supporting local carers will be held in various Highland locations from the end of September.

With growing demands on public services, we need to work together with communities and change the way some services are delivered, says NHS boss.

Visitors to the Rosebank and Bignold wards at Caithness General Hospital have been restricted due to Covid within the hospital.

A North Tory MSP has urged the Scottish Government to ensure the Highlands receive adequate drug support and rehab facilities.

Highland drug deaths rise to 42 as Scotland's grim toll shows significant drop

A network of hi-tech public water taps has helped Scotland save the equivalent of five million plastic bottles, according to Scottish Water.

The UCI Cycling World Championships rightly attracted a lot of publicity as Scotland was hosting the largest ever event of its kind in the world.

ILLEGAL vape sales and dodgy knock-offs have sparked a plea to businesses to help stamp out the issue after more than 2000 were seized in a year.

NHS Highland and Highland Council are engaging on a strategic plan for adult health and social care services.

A HIGHLAND conservative MSP has announced the launch of a summit to focus on the provision of healthcare in the region next month.

MIDWIFERY services in the Highlands could be set for a boost in staff numbers thanks to a link up between a university and the local health board.

NHS Highland is seeking to recruit two independent members of the public to join two of its clinical governance and health and social care committees.

Caithness women's healthcare campaigners are "blown away" at being shortlisted in an award scheme celebrating good practice and self-management work.

Foods high in salt and sugar are now found everywhere and our natural fondness for them risks doing much more harm than good, says our columnist.

NHS Highland’s annual review is set to take place at the end of next month – with the public invited to join in.