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New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

05 January 2025

The NHS Highland Engagement Hub is a one-stop shop to let the agency know about the topics people would like to hear more about.


Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

05 January 2025

Scottish Government failures on social care are being blamed for landing the Highlands and Islands NHS with a £154 million bill over the last decade.


NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

04 January 2025

NHS Highland and Highland Council have agreed to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities.


Good luck remains prime factor for a healthy year ahead

Good luck remains prime factor for a healthy year ahead

Good luck remains prime factor for a healthy year ahead

04 January 2025

While Inverness’s Raigmore Hospital is under pressure, columnist Colin Campbell talks to a veteran nurse.


NHS Highland deals with mice, rats and bed bugs

NHS Highland deals with mice, rats and bed bugs

NHS Highland deals with mice, rats and bed bugs

03 January 2025

Situations included health workers having to grapple with a mouse nest in a nurse’s bedroom.


Could you save a life in 2025?

Could you save a life in 2025?

Could you save a life in 2025?

01 January 2025

Will you make giving blood - or plasma - one of your new year resolutions?


Brora wildlife rehabilitation charity issues food and fluids reminder after otter casualty

Brora wildlife rehabilitation charity issues food and fluids reminder after otter casualty

Brora wildlife rehabilitation charity issues food and fluids reminder after otter casualty

30 December 2024

A Brora-based animal rescue charity has issued advice to well-meaning rescuers to avoid offering food or water to wildlife casualties.


£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

30 December 2024

A service that helps NHS Highland cut hospital waiting lists is being hailed as a £1 million success.


5 ways to wellbeing - over the festivities and beyond

5 ways to wellbeing - over the festivities and beyond

5 ways to wellbeing - over the festivities and beyond

29 December 2024

We can improve our mental health, like our physical health, and this can be especially important around Christmas and New Year. says our columnist.


MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

29 December 2024

A multi-million pound rise in anti-diabetes medication spending at NHS Highland highlights the need tor better prevention measures, an MSP has argued.


MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

27 December 2024

A multi-million pound rise in anti-diabetes medication spending at NHS Highland highlights the need tor better prevention measures, an MSP has argued.


NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

27 December 2024

NHS Highland has been accused of “unacceptable” failures in tackling waiting lists for children needing mental health treatment.


Sutherland cycling coach named in list of 100 top ‘cycle champions’ 2024

Sutherland cycling coach named in list of 100 top ‘cycle champions’ 2024

Sutherland cycling coach named in list of 100 top ‘cycle champions’ 2024

22 December 2024

Every year Cycling UK highlights 100 exceptional women who promote cycling and encourage others to take up the sport.


‘Really humbling’ - hockey club members band together for blood donation

‘Really humbling’ - hockey club members band together for blood donation

‘Really humbling’ - hockey club members band together for blood donation

21 December 2024

“I’ve always wanted to give blood, but life has had a habit of getting in the way.”


‘Do something incredible’: 12 ways blood donation can help at Christmas - or any time

‘Do something incredible’: 12 ways blood donation can help at Christmas - or any time

‘Do something incredible’: 12 ways blood donation can help at Christmas - or any time

19 December 2024

Christmas is nearly upon us and you may very well still be looking for gifts that are a little out of the ordinary.


Bid for National Insurance exemption for struggling north care homes

Bid for National Insurance exemption for struggling north care homes

Bid for National Insurance exemption for struggling north care homes

18 December 2024

Highland Council unanimously backs the move after region lost 218 beds in two years.


Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

18 December 2024

People who rely on repeat medication are being reminded that they need to plan ahead for the upcoming holiday season.


Golspie public toilets closed after vandals set fire to dispenser and toilet seat

Golspie public toilets closed after vandals set fire to dispenser and toilet seat

Golspie public toilets closed after vandals set fire to dispenser and toilet seat

17 December 2024

Fire raisers have caused significant damage to Golspie’s public conveniences. Broken bottles of alcohol were left on the floor.


‘Terrifying’ Highland journey should be experienced by First Minister

‘Terrifying’ Highland journey should be experienced by First Minister

‘Terrifying’ Highland journey should be experienced by First Minister

16 December 2024

First Minister John Swinney has been invited to travel between Caithness and Inverness to see what patients experience travelling for healthcare.


Pioneering end-of-life care treatment initiative ‘must continue’, urges hospice head amid funding concerns

Pioneering end-of-life care treatment initiative ‘must continue’, urges hospice head amid funding concerns

Pioneering end-of-life care treatment initiative ‘must continue’, urges hospice head amid funding concerns

15 December 2024

Funding for a pioneering Highland scheme, which is helping people receive end-of-life care at home while freeing up A&E beds, only runs until spring.


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