Health

Labour has slammed the situation after it emerged 78 NHS Highland patients have seen their cancer treatment delayed by an oncologist shortage.

A north MSP has vowed to press for a solution for cancer patients facing delays to their treatment.

The closure of an Invergordon care home has been concluded with new homes found for all of the residents who had stayed there.

Helmsdale resident Cathy Shaw received the honour for her services to nursing in rural Scotland.

Labour has slammed the situation after it emerged 78 NHS Highland patients have seen their cancer treatment delayed by an oncologist shortage.

People are being asked to share their experience of "remote and rural healthcare" with a Holyrood committee.

Highland Council has warned that some private water supplies in the region could run low due to lack of rainfall.

Humza Yousaf heard from clinical teams and was also able to chat to patients during a tour.

Lilly Brown considers her experience as a Type 1 diabetic, what support is available and what more could be done for those living with the condition.

A DELIGHTED Highland trio's epic 24-hour mountaineering challenge has raised vital cash to help an Inverness mum in her fight with multiple sclerosis.

It began as one mother's dream after witnessing the isolation experienced by her son who has severe learning difficulties.

A long-running mental health resource centre in Golspie has been relaunched following the coronavirus pandemic.

Concern after in-person consultations withdrawn in Caithness and Sutherland

Around 500 more women could give birth at Raigmore Hospital every year under plans to be discussed by NHS Highland today.

But finance bosses warned that for each year to 2026 the health board is predicting budget shortfalls averaging £74 million.

NHS Highland led the way with a successful pilot project, which is now being rolled out nationally.

Highland MSP Edward Mountain welcomed the news as he campaigns for a new acute general teaching hospital for the north.

An ombudsman has ordered it to improve its complaints process but also ruled that the spouse's partner received "timely and reasonable" A&E treatment.

HIGHLAND residents will get the chance to have their say on how a new National Care Service should work at public meetings this summer.

Change Mental Health, formerly known as Support in Mind Scotland, receives payment from NHS Scotland to provide a service out of the Gatehouse.