Health

Health and social care services from NHS Highland have been under unprecedented levels of demand over the past week.

The University of the Highlands and Islands is holding open days for people considering careers in nursing, optometry and dental therapy

The uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine programme in NHS Highland has been excellent and many are now keen to get their next jabs.

Two hospitals, a GP practice and a health team office have been vacated

Raigmore Hospital Ward 4C visiting and admissions have been suspended due to coronavirus.

Twelve staff make the short move from old station at Muirton to new hospital at Dalfaber

Badenoch and Strathspey Community Transport Company will fill 'the inevitable gaps in provision'

NHS chief recalls 'revelation' from the audience floor at campaign meeting

Aviemore GPs have started working from new base in Dalfaber

Chasm between life expectancy in well-off and poor areas widens

MSP is appealing for experiences and concerns over 999 service in the strath for Holyrood debate

The 100-plus brigade numbered 960 in Scotland at the latest count

'Support from the community has been significant in getting us to where we are today. It is a very proud day'

Military personnel could be used across the Highlands to ease pressure on the Scottish Ambulance Service

Health board and Edinburgh Napier have joined forces to offer qualification

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain is calling on the SNP Government to set a target date for the return of normal face-to-face GP services.

First robotic-assisted operations at Highlands hospital declared big success by surgeons

Paramedic has said time taken to get patients admitted to hospital is major part of difficulties over ambulance response times

New £20m facility to open at end of month. Here NHS Highland answers some of the most frequently asked questions on the new hospital

Highland Youth Parliament (HYP) will be holding its annual conference this week, with a focus improving mental health support