Home   News   Health

HEALTH




Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

The assisted dying bill is set to be debated by politicians in Westminster tomorrow (Friday).


Over 40s embrace the ‘beautiful game’ with new weekly sessions at Dornoch MUGA

Over 40s embrace the ‘beautiful game’ with new weekly sessions at Dornoch MUGA

Over 40s embrace the ‘beautiful game’ with new weekly sessions at Dornoch MUGA

A new group of footballers, who have decided that playing football is not just for the young, are now meeting weekly.


Human rights report says far north mums are ‘terrified’ about journeys to Inverness

Human rights report says far north mums are ‘terrified’ about journeys to Inverness

Human rights report says far north mums are ‘terrified’ about journeys to Inverness

Mums in Caithness and Sutherland feel “unsafe” and “terrified” about going to Inverness to give birth, a major report into human rights has found.


Plea for help from mum of Sutherland pupil with ASD / ADHD who was ‘bullied and coerced into suicide pact’

Plea for help from mum of Sutherland pupil with ASD / ADHD who was ‘bullied and coerced into suicide pact’

Plea for help from mum of Sutherland pupil with ASD / ADHD who was ‘bullied and coerced into suicide pact’

A Sutherland mum says she was forced to remove her teenage son from school after bullies targeted him both physically and mentally.


Maree Todd vows to keep pushing for ‘high-quality, safe and sustainable’ maternity service

Maree Todd vows to keep pushing for ‘high-quality, safe and sustainable’ maternity service

Maree Todd vows to keep pushing for ‘high-quality, safe and sustainable’ maternity service

A visit to Raigmore allowed the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP to share feedback and learn about steps being taken to improve care and support.


Power of positivity is key to new mental health initiative started by 20-year-old

Power of positivity is key to new mental health initiative started by 20-year-old

Power of positivity is key to new mental health initiative started by 20-year-old

“Social media can be really negative, I want this to be positivity-based and avoid that negative side,” says psychology student.


£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

Grieving Highland children will be given extra emotional support at a devastating time in their lives after the Archie Foundation secured vital funds.


75 blood donors needed for Ullapool and Lochbroom sessions

75 blood donors needed for Ullapool and Lochbroom sessions

75 blood donors needed for Ullapool and Lochbroom sessions

“Whether you’re a new or returning donor we'd love to welcome you. If you're a regular donor, why not encourage a friend to join you?”


DAVID WATSON: Sir Chris Hoy’s cancer blow can leave a lasting legacy

DAVID WATSON: Sir Chris Hoy’s cancer blow can leave a lasting legacy

DAVID WATSON: Sir Chris Hoy’s cancer blow can leave a lasting legacy

Sir Chris Hoy’s diagnosis will hopefully reinforce the message that prostrate cancer is not something that only happens to old men.


NHS HIGHLAND: We can do a lot to protect our health (and cars) in winter

NHS HIGHLAND: We can do a lot to protect our health (and cars) in winter

NHS HIGHLAND: We can do a lot to protect our health (and cars) in winter

Our columnist says an MOT for our health could be something to think about.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More