HEALTH

North MP says travel costs are causing rural nurses and carers to 'call it a day'

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has warned that nurses and carers in rural areas are being left out of pocket over travel costs.

Trial halted due to suspected case of monkeypox

A trial in Inverness has been halted because a key witness was absent due to a suspected case of monkeypox, it has been confirmed.

Care forum's call for more volunteers to support Sutherland community

The group are now encouraging people to volunteer to ensure the continuation of the forum's work.

North-west community group benefit from rural mental healthy recovery grant

A north-west group is benefitting from a micro grant aimed at supporting and promoting mental health recovery.

National health advice information services available to all

NHS 24 is reminding people of the health advice and information that’s available via NHS inform.

Highland outdoor enthusiasts urged to take the high road

And to enter competition celebrating National Walking Month

First recorded case of Monkeypox confirmed in Scotland

The overall risk to the general public is described as low by health experts

Health Matters: Dr Tim Allison on lessons learned during the pandemic

We are coming up to the time for exams whether at school, college or university.

Spring booster local clinic available for over 75s in Dornoch

The spring booster jab is now being made available locally.

Dornoch mobility charity helps wheelchair users enjoy the seaside

A NEW charity in Dornoch is making it possible for everyone to enjoy its beautiful beaches.

Nature reserve faces clean-up crisis following bird flu outbreak

Over 160 bird carcasses have been found at Loch Fleet national nature reserve near Golspie in the past week.

Ultra-runners – including one from Ukraine – gear up for start of Cape Wrath Ultra

Hundreds of ultra-runners from around the world are set to take on an epic challenge to reach the far north-west tip of Britain this weekend.

Brora campaigner urges public to 'Stop the Stare' during Face Equality Week

A campaigner from Brora is calling upon people to think twice when it comes to staring.

'Still plenty of clinic places left' for Covid spring booster vaccination

NHS Highland's director of public health is urging as many people as possible to come forward for their Covid spring booster jab when invited.

Scotland's chief vet confirms bird flu cases at Sutherland coastal reserve

Over 160 bird carcases have been found at Loch Fleet this week alone.

Covid survivor Sarah pleads for more compassion for the vulnerable

One of the sickest Highlanders to survive Covid-19 has made a plea for more compassion to be shown towards the vulnerable with restrictions eased.

Spring booster campaign continues with dates announced for Sutherland

NHS Highland have added more clinic dates for Sutherland in May and June.

HEALTH

North MP says travel costs are causing rural nurses and carers to 'call it a day'

Trial halted due to suspected case of monkeypox

Trial halted due to suspected case of monkeypox

Care forum's call for more volunteers to support Sutherland community

Care forum's call for more volunteers to support Sutherland community

North-west community group benefit from rural mental healthy recovery grant

North-west community group benefit from rural mental healthy recovery grant

National health advice information services available to all

National health advice information services available to all

Highland outdoor enthusiasts urged to take the high road

Highland outdoor enthusiasts urged to take the high road

First recorded case of Monkeypox confirmed in Scotland

First recorded case of Monkeypox confirmed in Scotland

Health Matters: Dr Tim Allison on lessons learned during the pandemic

Health Matters: Dr Tim Allison on lessons learned during the pandemic

Spring booster local clinic available for over 75s in Dornoch

Spring booster local clinic available for over 75s in Dornoch

Dornoch mobility charity helps wheelchair users enjoy the seaside

Dornoch mobility charity helps wheelchair users enjoy the seaside

Nature reserve faces clean-up crisis following bird flu outbreak

Nature reserve faces clean-up crisis following bird flu outbreak

Ultra-runners – including one from Ukraine – gear up for start of Cape Wrath Ultra

Ultra-runners – including one from Ukraine – gear up for start of Cape Wrath Ultra

Brora campaigner urges public to 'Stop the Stare' during Face Equality Week

Brora campaigner urges public to 'Stop the Stare' during Face Equality Week

'Still plenty of clinic places left' for Covid spring booster vaccination

'Still plenty of clinic places left' for Covid spring booster vaccination

Scotland's chief vet confirms bird flu cases at Sutherland coastal reserve

Scotland's chief vet confirms bird flu cases at Sutherland coastal reserve

Covid survivor Sarah pleads for more compassion for the vulnerable

Covid survivor Sarah pleads for more compassion for the vulnerable

Spring booster campaign continues with dates announced for Sutherland

Spring booster campaign continues with dates announced for Sutherland

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