HEALTH

NHS Highland gets recognition for international recruitment

NHS Highland has been recognised for the way it treats overseas staff, such as three assistant practitioners from Kenya who are working in Caithness.

Organisers say health and wellbeing festival in Wick will offer ‘a nice mix’

Healthcare campaigners are preparing for a wellbeing festival in Wick next month that will feature around 40 exhibitors as well as guest speakers.

Mum’s plight: ‘It’s breaking my heart and I don’t know what else to do’

A Ross-shire woman has won the backing of an MP in her heart-breaking two-year plight to live closer to the hospital her daughter depends on.

PICTURES: Tenth edition of Etape Loch Ness raises over £2m for Macmillan charity

The tenth edition of the Etape Loch Ness took place today.

How can autism diagnoses impact adults’ lives?

Three Highlanders discuss their motivation for getting diagnosed as autistic in adulthood, and the difference it has made to their lives.

NHS HIGHLAND: A little can add a lot of health benefits

Increased activity levels, even by a little, can have major benefits for management of diabetes and other health conditions.

Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation

A lifesaving charity that transports vital medical supplies across the Highlands and Islands free of charge for the NHS has received a funding boost.

One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

A woman moved by the plight of patients who spend prolonged periods at the Highlands’ only mental health hospital is setting up a charity for them.

Inverness girl breaks the stigma surrounding ‘embarrassing’ MS symptoms to eliminate ‘shame and loneliness’

An Inverness girl who was diagnosed with MS as a teenager has opened up about the embarrassing symptoms that come in hand with condition.

Wick man recognised as one of the ‘most outstanding early-career scientists in the world’

A Wick man has received recognition as a pioneering young scientist and will head to the US for a research programme.

One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

A woman moved by the plight of patients who spend prolonged periods at the Highlands’ only mental health hospital is setting up a charity for them.

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Mobile units can help detect bowel cancer in Sutherland and other rural areas

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

‘It would set a precedent’: Warning to Brora Community Council over awarding grant for transport to hospital

The difficulties faced by some Brora residents in accessing transport for hospital visits were aired at a community council meeting.

Tain Health Walks set for Hilton of Cadboll next

Tain's weekly health walks continue on Wednesday (April 17) with a trip to Hilton of Cadboll.

NHS HIGHLAND: Balance needed between action and caution

Walking, cycling or gardening is good for our health - but we may need to be cautious about a sudden increase in activity, says our columnist.

North Highland NHS nurse up for national Royal College of Nursing award

AN NHS Highland nurse who covers Parkinson’s Disease and provides support to hundreds of patients across the north is up for a national award.

NHS Highland working to “improve patient experience” after our investigation highlights excessive waiting times for emergency treatment

NHS Highland is working to “improve patient experience” after we unearth evidence of excessive waiting times for people requiring emergency treatment.

HEALTH

NHS Highland gets recognition for international recruitment

Organisers say health and wellbeing festival in Wick will offer ‘a nice mix’

Organisers say health and wellbeing festival in Wick will offer ‘a nice mix’

Mum’s plight: ‘It’s breaking my heart and I don’t know what else to do’

Mum’s plight: ‘It’s breaking my heart and I don’t know what else to do’

PICTURES: Tenth edition of Etape Loch Ness raises over £2m for Macmillan charity

PICTURES: Tenth edition of Etape Loch Ness raises over £2m for Macmillan charity

How can autism diagnoses impact adults’ lives?

How can autism diagnoses impact adults’ lives?

NHS HIGHLAND: A little can add a lot of health benefits

NHS HIGHLAND: A little can add a lot of health benefits

Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation

Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation

One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

Inverness girl breaks the stigma surrounding ‘embarrassing’ MS symptoms to eliminate ‘shame and loneliness’

Inverness girl breaks the stigma surrounding ‘embarrassing’ MS symptoms to eliminate ‘shame and loneliness’

Wick man recognised as one of the ‘most outstanding early-career scientists in the world’

Wick man recognised as one of the ‘most outstanding early-career scientists in the world’

One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Mobile units can help detect bowel cancer in Sutherland and other rural areas

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Mobile units can help detect bowel cancer in Sutherland and other rural areas

‘It would set a precedent’: Warning to Brora Community Council over awarding grant for transport to hospital

‘It would set a precedent’: Warning to Brora Community Council over awarding grant for transport to hospital

Tain Health Walks set for Hilton of Cadboll next

Tain Health Walks set for Hilton of Cadboll next

NHS HIGHLAND: Balance needed between action and caution

NHS HIGHLAND: Balance needed between action and caution

North Highland NHS nurse up for national Royal College of Nursing award

North Highland NHS nurse up for national Royal College of Nursing award

NHS Highland working to “improve patient experience” after our investigation highlights excessive waiting times for emergency treatment

NHS Highland working to “improve patient experience” after our investigation highlights excessive waiting times for emergency treatment

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