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Highland MP Jamie Stone to lead first adjournment debate of new parliament on rural healthcare access

Highland MP Jamie Stone to lead first adjournment debate of new parliament on rural healthcare access

Highland MP Jamie Stone to lead first adjournment debate of new parliament on rural healthcare access

He says he has heard ‘horror stories’ but ‘there is not the wit or willpower in the Scottish Government’.


Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

A Marie Curie-funded study aims to uncover the struggles of people in Scotland’s rural communities facing advanced illness and financial hardship.


Ullapool’s former Mo Dhachaidh care home to get £1.1m accessible housing transformation

Ullapool’s former Mo Dhachaidh care home to get £1.1m accessible housing transformation

Ullapool’s former Mo Dhachaidh care home to get £1.1m accessible housing transformation

The building is set to transform into accessible housing, so the area can “retain some form of care provision”.


Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

A Marie Curie-funded study aims to uncover the struggles of people in Scotland’s rural communities facing advanced illness and financial hardship.


Former Red Arrows pilot with sight issues completes 1000-mile run at John O’Groats

Former Red Arrows pilot with sight issues completes 1000-mile run at John O’Groats

Former Red Arrows pilot with sight issues completes 1000-mile run at John O’Groats

Higgy, a former Red Arrows pilot with glaucoma, completes a 1000-mile run to raise awareness of glaucoma.


Mental health service doubles up GP practices supported across the Highlands

Mental health service doubles up GP practices supported across the Highlands

Mental health service doubles up GP practices supported across the Highlands

A national mental health charity is expanding its reach to cover new areas including West Sutherland, Badenoch and Strathspey.


Jump in number of children and adults accessing psychiatric support in Highlands

Jump in number of children and adults accessing psychiatric support in Highlands

Jump in number of children and adults accessing psychiatric support in Highlands

The number has risen sharply in five years and mental health advocates think this is driven by better support and efforts to destigmatise.


High Life Highland upgrades gym at Sutherland Swimming Pool with new ‘strength and conditioning area’

High Life Highland upgrades gym at Sutherland Swimming Pool with new ‘strength and conditioning area’

High Life Highland upgrades gym at Sutherland Swimming Pool with new ‘strength and conditioning area’

High Life Highland is refurbishing gyms across its portfolio in Sutherland, Caithness, Lochaber and Badenoch.


NHS HIGHLAND: DadPad app will support new dads - and help their partners too

NHS HIGHLAND: DadPad app will support new dads - and help their partners too

NHS HIGHLAND: DadPad app will support new dads - and help their partners too

While new dads will feel excited they may also feel left out, unsure and overwhelmed, says our columnist.


MSP Richard Lochhead reflects on harrowing six-week sepsis battle

MSP Richard Lochhead reflects on harrowing six-week sepsis battle

MSP Richard Lochhead reflects on harrowing six-week sepsis battle

Mr Lochhead had to have life-saving emergency heart surgery last month.


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