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'I hope this happens to nobody else,' says son of hospitalised 80-year-old Highland man
'I hope this happens to nobody else,' says son of hospitalised 80-year-old Highland man
03 December 2021
Family had no choice but to 'abandon' elderly father at local hospital after failing to get proper medical attention
Highlands GP practices given help in battle against Lyme Disease
Highlands GP practices given help in battle against Lyme Disease
02 December 2021
Work will also give an accurate estimate of number of new cases of early Lyme Disease in region
More Covid booster and winter flu clinics for Aviemore and Grantown
More Covid booster and winter flu clinics for Aviemore and Grantown
27 November 2021
Aviemore clinic is opportunity for public due Covid booster to book through NHS portal if not invited by letter
Emergency operations postponed at Raigmore Hospital
Emergency operations postponed at Raigmore Hospital
22 November 2021
NHS Highland chiefs have said hospital is under extreme pressure because of continued high emergency admissions
Extra drop-in Covid booster and flu jag clinic taking place in Aviemore today
Extra drop-in Covid booster and flu jag clinic taking place in Aviemore today
19 November 2021
'We have a team of vaccinators who have become available and wanted to take full advantage of that'
Chance for Aviemore and Grantown registered patients to get their vaccinations
Chance for Aviemore and Grantown registered patients to get their vaccinations
17 November 2021
NHS Highland has just announced a drop-in clinic tomorrow at former Aviemore health centre
Newtonmore baby girl’s crucial flight is longest distance a patient has been flown by Children’s Air Ambulance
Newtonmore baby girl’s crucial flight is longest distance a patient has been flown by Children’s Air Ambulance
17 November 2021
Mum sings praise of charity after 14 months' rollercoaster of emotions
Complaints and long queues on first day of Aviemore Covid booster clinic
Complaints and long queues on first day of Aviemore Covid booster clinic
15 November 2021
Elderly patients have had to wait more than an hour outside and some were allegedly told vaccines had run out
NHS Highland is Living Wage employer
NHS Highland is Living Wage employer
15 November 2021
NHS Highland has today been confirmed as an accredited Living Wage employer which will see everyone working receive a minimum wage of £9.90 per hour.
Strath's two biggest medical practices explain why they are not doing Covid and flu jags
Strath's two biggest medical practices explain why they are not doing Covid and flu jags
10 November 2021
There has been confusion and anger over the wait locally for both vaccinations
First Covid-19 booster and winter flu clinics confirmed for Aviemore
First Covid-19 booster and winter flu clinics confirmed for Aviemore
05 November 2021
NHS Highland chiefs pledge more clinics to follow for Aviemore but situation still unclear for Grantown
Patience urged by health bosses as anger grows in Aviemore over lack of jags
Patience urged by health bosses as anger grows in Aviemore over lack of jags
28 October 2021
There is concern and confusion over absence of Covid booster and flu clinics in village
Kingussie grandmother with 'invisible illness' no longer prisoner in own home
Kingussie grandmother with 'invisible illness' no longer prisoner in own home
26 October 2021
Carol Duffus takes life-saving medication but still must spend 16 hours a day on oxygen machine
Help ease pressure in NHS services
Help ease pressure in NHS services
25 October 2021
Health and social care services from NHS Highland have been under unprecedented levels of demand over the past week.
University of the Highlands and Islands holds open days for budding nurses, optometrists and dental professionals
University of the Highlands and Islands holds open days for budding nurses, optometrists and dental professionals
21 October 2021
The University of the Highlands and Islands is holding open days for people considering careers in nursing, optometry and dental therapy
Coronavirus booster and flu vaccine update
Coronavirus booster and flu vaccine update
21 October 2021
The uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine programme in NHS Highland has been excellent and many are now keen to get their next jabs.
What next for buildings making way for new hospital in Aviemore?
What next for buildings making way for new hospital in Aviemore?
07 October 2021
Two hospitals, a GP practice and a health team office have been vacated
Raigmore Hospital ward closed due to Covid-19 cases
Raigmore Hospital ward closed due to Covid-19 cases
02 October 2021
Raigmore Hospital Ward 4C visiting and admissions have been suspended due to coronavirus.
New ambulance base opens in Aviemore
New ambulance base opens in Aviemore
30 September 2021
Twelve staff make the short move from old station at Muirton to new hospital at Dalfaber
Revised Stagecoach timetable serving new hospital in Aviemore is welcomed
Revised Stagecoach timetable serving new hospital in Aviemore is welcomed
30 September 2021
Badenoch and Strathspey Community Transport Company will fill 'the inevitable gaps in provision'