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International Men's Day: Highland mental health charity Mikeysline volunteers say ‘talking is so important’

International Men's Day: Highland mental health charity Mikeysline volunteers say ‘talking is so important’

International Men's Day: Highland mental health charity Mikeysline volunteers say ‘talking is so important’

19 November 2022

Men are traditionally reluctant to talk about their emotions, and whether they are struggling with depression or anxiety.


Scottish Ambulance Service to strike in late November

Scottish Ambulance Service to strike in late November

Scottish Ambulance Service to strike in late November

14 November 2022

GMB union slams 'missing' Scottish health secretary Humza Yousaf


Over 18,000 assaults on NHS staff last year, UNISON report reveals

Over 18,000 assaults on NHS staff last year, UNISON report reveals

Over 18,000 assaults on NHS staff last year, UNISON report reveals

03 November 2022

Almost 1500 incidents were reported in the Highland health board area.


Improvements at NHS Highland welcomed by Scottish Government

Improvements at NHS Highland welcomed by Scottish Government

Improvements at NHS Highland welcomed by Scottish Government

28 October 2022

NHS Highland will move move up a stage on NHS Scotland’s national performance framework after "improvements in governance, leadership and culture".


More than 700 appointments were cancelled by NHS Highland due to the public holiday on the Queen's funeral

More than 700 appointments were cancelled by NHS Highland due to the public holiday on the Queen's funeral

More than 700 appointments were cancelled by NHS Highland due to the public holiday on the Queen's funeral

14 October 2022

MSPs call on the health board to 'make good on their promise to reschedule these appointments as soon as possible'


Mikeysline releases final in podcast series Speaking of Suicide to coincide with World Mental Health Day

Mikeysline releases final in podcast series Speaking of Suicide to coincide with World Mental Health Day

Mikeysline releases final in podcast series Speaking of Suicide to coincide with World Mental Health Day

10 October 2022

TODAY is World Mental Health Day.


NHS Highland set to cancel appointments to observe public holiday for the Queen's funeral

NHS Highland set to cancel appointments to observe public holiday for the Queen's funeral

NHS Highland set to cancel appointments to observe public holiday for the Queen's funeral

14 September 2022

The health board confirmed only 'the most time-critical or high risk' will continue while 'many planned appointments will be cancelled'


NHS Highland responds to criticism

NHS Highland responds to criticism

NHS Highland responds to criticism

08 September 2022

Earlier this week Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain described the NHS Highland waiting list figure as “staggering and unprecedented”.


Charity announces successful first year of suicide bereavement support scheme

Charity announces successful first year of suicide bereavement support scheme

Charity announces successful first year of suicide bereavement support scheme

08 September 2022

A MENTAL health charity said a service supporting people bereaved by suicide and delivered in the Highlands launched last year has been successful.


NHS Highland’s orthopaedic waiting list criticised by MSP

NHS Highland’s orthopaedic waiting list criticised by MSP

NHS Highland’s orthopaedic waiting list criticised by MSP

06 September 2022

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has described the latest NHS Highland waiting list figure as “staggering and unprecedented”.


Winter vaccination campaign starting in the strath and wider Highlands

Winter vaccination campaign starting in the strath and wider Highlands

Winter vaccination campaign starting in the strath and wider Highlands

22 August 2022

Health and social care workers will receive jags in first phase to protect the most vulnerable patients


Virtual respiratory ward to provide specialist care to patients in their own homes

Virtual respiratory ward to provide specialist care to patients in their own homes

Virtual respiratory ward to provide specialist care to patients in their own homes

11 August 2022

A virtual ward which enables respiratory patients to receive specialist care in their own homes has been launched by NHS Highland.


Patients can now book hospital appointments in Highlands on Saturdays

Patients can now book hospital appointments in Highlands on Saturdays

Patients can now book hospital appointments in Highlands on Saturdays

08 August 2022

New trial of Saturday slot to make appointments running between 8am and noon


Warning of long waiting times for A&E at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness

Warning of long waiting times for A&E at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness

Warning of long waiting times for A&E at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness

07 August 2022

Medics prioritising patients with the highest clinical need


NHS Highland announce weekend patient booking trial

NHS Highland announce weekend patient booking trial

NHS Highland announce weekend patient booking trial

28 July 2022

The patient booking service at NHS Highland will be open on a Saturday for a period of six weeks.


VIRUS UPDATE: Scottish Government outlines booster plan in Covid-19 battle

VIRUS UPDATE: Scottish Government outlines booster plan in Covid-19 battle

VIRUS UPDATE: Scottish Government outlines booster plan in Covid-19 battle

16 July 2022

Further booster vaccination will be offered to those at highest risk of the Covid-19 disease from September


Raigmore car park still vulnerable to motorists taking advantage of it being free

Raigmore car park still vulnerable to motorists taking advantage of it being free

Raigmore car park still vulnerable to motorists taking advantage of it being free

16 July 2022

Vehicle recognition technology is still not working almost four years after the plan was first announced


Health centre to reschedule appointments due to staff sickness

Health centre to reschedule appointments due to staff sickness

Health centre to reschedule appointments due to staff sickness

11 July 2022

Patients of Grantown Medical Practice have been advised that appointments may be rescheduled


Consultation launched on period products provision

Consultation launched on period products provision

Consultation launched on period products provision

06 July 2022

The council is looking for feedback on where the items could be made available.


Person Centred Visiting at NHS Highland

Person Centred Visiting at NHS Highland

Person Centred Visiting at NHS Highland

01 July 2022

From Monday all inpatient hospital settings in NHS Highland will return to person centred visiting.


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