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First case of Monkeypox has just been confirmed in Scotland
First case of Monkeypox has just been confirmed in Scotland
23 May 2022
The overall risk to the general public is described as low by health experts
Health Secretary is asked: 'When will I be able to see my local GP?'
Health Secretary is asked: 'When will I be able to see my local GP?'
20 May 2022
Humza Yousaf says people will have to start accepting that access to GPs for most will not be the same as in past
NHS Highlands' top boss says 'nothing off the table' for care home provision in Badenoch and Strathspey
NHS Highlands' top boss says 'nothing off the table' for care home provision in Badenoch and Strathspey
19 May 2022
Future of two local care homes uncertain after one of the area's biggest operators recently went into administration
A9 partially closed in both directions between Dalwhinnie and Etteridge following road traffic incident
A9 partially closed in both directions between Dalwhinnie and Etteridge following road traffic incident
17 May 2022
A HIGHLAND trunk road is still partially closed following a collision this morning.
New £20m Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital is officially declared open
New £20m Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital is officially declared open
16 May 2022
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf unveiled the plaque in the hospital's waiting room to mark the big day
Covid spring booster vaccination roll-out continues in Badenoch and Strathspey
Covid spring booster vaccination roll-out continues in Badenoch and Strathspey
12 May 2022
Clinics have been lined up for Aviemore and Grantown
MSP shares experience to help raise awareness of bowel cancer symptoms
MSP shares experience to help raise awareness of bowel cancer symptoms
28 April 2022
A Highlands and Islands MSP has shared his own personal experiences of his ongoing bowel cancer treatment.
Spring Covid-19 booster campaign in the Highlands
Spring Covid-19 booster campaign in the Highlands
27 April 2022
The spring booster campaign is continuing across the NHS Highland area with more clinics added for the month of May.
NHS Highland health and care system remains under extreme pressure
NHS Highland health and care system remains under extreme pressure
23 April 2022
Health and social care across Highland, Argyll and Bute remains under significant pressure, according to NHS Highland.
Highlands MSP 'horrified' by congestion at Highlands' main hospital
Highlands MSP 'horrified' by congestion at Highlands' main hospital
21 April 2022
Edward Mountain questions why it has taken to long to instal fully working barrier system
POLL: Should the law on wearing face coverings be relaxed?
POLL: Should the law on wearing face coverings be relaxed?
14 April 2022
The legal requirement to wear face coverings in most indoor settings will become guidance in Scotland from Monday but What do you think?
High Life Highland is caring for the carers in Badenoch and Strathspey
High Life Highland is caring for the carers in Badenoch and Strathspey
11 April 2022
Several walks have been organised locally as part of initiative
Patients in strath urged to check their repeat prescriptions
Patients in strath urged to check their repeat prescriptions
04 April 2022
Many pharmacies will be closed or operating reduced hours over long Easter weekend
Emergency trauma service recognised at Highland Heroes awards
Emergency trauma service recognised at Highland Heroes awards
31 March 2022
A Highland based emergency trauma service scooped the award for Emergency Services Hero of the Year award at this year’s Highland Heroes awards.
Walks for unpaid carers across the Highlands
Walks for unpaid carers across the Highlands
31 March 2022
Two charities have joined forces to help improve the mental health and wellbeing of unpaid carers across the Highlands.
Ambulance service recruits over 100 staff throughout north of Scotland
Ambulance service recruits over 100 staff throughout north of Scotland
29 March 2022
Over 100 new staff have been recruited by the Scottish Ambulance Service across the north of Scotland this financial year.
Covid-19 Spring boosters to be rolled-out in Badenoch and Strathspey
Covid-19 Spring boosters to be rolled-out in Badenoch and Strathspey
21 March 2022
Initial focus is on those at the greatest risk of infection including people living in care homes
Covid admissions restrictions lifted at ward at Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital
Covid admissions restrictions lifted at ward at Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital
17 March 2022
No new patients and visitors had been allowed onto the ward for the previous fortnight
Award for Highland based charity aiming to 'destigmatise' conversations on mental health and suicide
Award for Highland based charity aiming to 'destigmatise' conversations on mental health and suicide
11 March 2022
Highland based mental health charity Mikeysline has been named Third Sector Organisation of the Year
NHS Highland warns of continued high levels of Covid in the community
NHS Highland warns of continued high levels of Covid in the community
08 March 2022
NHS Highland are urging to people to remain vigilant in an effort to reduce Covid cases.
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