Health

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.

A Highland support service offering lifeline help to a growing community is keen to find out how it can best support the area.

Desktop survey says parts of Raigmore, Caithness General and Lawson Memorial hospitals are potentially problematic.

Another scabies outbreak has closed a ward at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness while infection control is put in place.

Keen walkers across the Highlands are being urged to step up to lead health walks in the region.

DON'T forget your medication when you head off on your holidays, Highland residents are being reminded.

MSP Emma Roddick recently met with Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH) to discuss the local campaigning group’s work in the area.

Isabel McIntosh regularly holidays at Shore Caravan Site, situated next to beautiful Achmelvich Bay.

Edward Mountain wrote to Humza Yousaf after his campaign for a new Highland general hospital won widespread support.

Motorists are being warned of reduced spaces at the car park at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness when upgrade work begins later this month.

Applications are invited from people who want to work either full-time or part-time.

Brora's COVID-19 volunteers number around 50 people in total.

The closure of rural GP practices for lack of staff means many rural communities find themselves without medical cover.

We are keen that individuals don’t ignore their invitations to take part in cervical screening, says our columnist.

An inspirational nurse who transformed care on the respiratory ward at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness has won RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year.