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Highland Green MSP welcomes positive impact that disposable vapes ban will have on the region

Highland Green MSP welcomes positive impact that disposable vapes ban will have on the region

Highland Green MSP welcomes positive impact that disposable vapes ban will have on the region

31 January 2024

The forthcoming ban on disposable vapes will mean a cleaner, greener and healthier future for people in the Highlands according to a local MSP.


Kate Forbes as finance secretary 'wasn’t invited' to top Covid decision-making group

Kate Forbes as finance secretary 'wasn’t invited' to top Covid decision-making group

Kate Forbes as finance secretary 'wasn’t invited' to top Covid decision-making group

30 January 2024

She told the UK Covid Inquiry 'I’m not even sure I was aware that they existed.'


Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

26 January 2024

Now Edward Mountain slams ‘petulant’ exchange adding it is not his job to be ‘subservient to the Scottish Government’.


Updated on MMR: public urged to take up vaccine

Updated on MMR: public urged to take up vaccine

Updated on MMR: public urged to take up vaccine

26 January 2024

'Two doses are needed to ensure full protection'


WATCH: Highland MSPs baffled by Yousaf's response to healthcare investment halt

WATCH: Highland MSPs baffled by Yousaf's response to healthcare investment halt

WATCH: Highland MSPs baffled by Yousaf's response to healthcare investment halt

25 January 2024

Labour and Tory MSPs slam First Minister for avoiding responsibility for Scottish Government decisions and again blaming Westminster.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

23 January 2024

He says the stop 'places in great jeopardy the refurbishment of Raigmore’s maternity unit and projects in Caithness and Lochaber.'


Kingussie vaccinations cancelled today

Kingussie vaccinations cancelled today

Kingussie vaccinations cancelled today

17 January 2024

NHS Highland's apologies in teeth of wintry conditions


Council leader Raymond Bremner talks candidly about health scare – 'I've been told I'm a very lucky person'

Council leader Raymond Bremner talks candidly about health scare – 'I've been told I'm a very lucky person'

Council leader Raymond Bremner talks candidly about health scare – 'I've been told I'm a very lucky person'

15 January 2024

Highland Council leader Raymond Bremner said he felt like lucky to be alive after landing up in Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.


Hundreds make it a record 'Fitness' run for 2023 at Loch Morlich

Hundreds make it a record 'Fitness' run for 2023 at Loch Morlich

Hundreds make it a record 'Fitness' run for 2023 at Loch Morlich

08 January 2024

Great conditions for annual running extravaganza


Cancer Research UK Race for Life set for Highland return – with half price offer

Cancer Research UK Race for Life set for Highland return – with half price offer

Cancer Research UK Race for Life set for Highland return – with half price offer

05 January 2024

Cancer Research UK has announced the return of its popular Race for Life event to the Highland in 2024 – with a half price offer for the New Year.


Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

03 January 2024

NHS Highland has been ordered to apologise to a patient and their spouse after failings resulted in medication being administered twice.


Plea for donors to prevent Inverness festive blood shortage

Plea for donors to prevent Inverness festive blood shortage

Plea for donors to prevent Inverness festive blood shortage

20 December 2023

Inverness donor service urges people to give blood over the festive period as only 38% of appointments are filled between now and January 2.


New chief of NHS Highland unveiled

New chief of NHS Highland unveiled

New chief of NHS Highland unveiled

13 December 2023

Fiona Davies will succeed Pam Dudek


NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

12 December 2023

Ms Davies is currently chief officer of Argyll and Bute health and social care partnership will start work on April 1.


Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

04 December 2023

Bullying within NHS Highland remains rife 18 months after a £2.8 million “healing process” was concluded.


Another war wound for Aviemore's heroic cancer battler Smith

Another war wound for Aviemore's heroic cancer battler Smith

Another war wound for Aviemore's heroic cancer battler Smith

28 November 2023

Dave posts graphic image of the latest operation scar


Heart campaign's offer to screen young Badenoch players after sudden death shock

Heart campaign's offer to screen young Badenoch players after sudden death shock

Heart campaign's offer to screen young Badenoch players after sudden death shock

24 November 2023

CRY unit suggestion sparked by Calum MacKintosh tragedy


Grantown care homes boss recognised for 30-year mission

Grantown care homes boss recognised for 30-year mission

Grantown care homes boss recognised for 30-year mission

23 November 2023

Parklands has grown from single care home in Buckie in 1993 to group of 11 care homes


Highland MSP battling on in the chamber over hospital waiting lists

Highland MSP battling on in the chamber over hospital waiting lists

Highland MSP battling on in the chamber over hospital waiting lists

23 November 2023

Is the government hiding health cuts, asks Mountain


Campaign advises Highlanders 'don't wait for costs to reach crisis point'

Campaign advises Highlanders 'don't wait for costs to reach crisis point'

Campaign advises Highlanders 'don't wait for costs to reach crisis point'

20 November 2023

Early intervention highlighted by welfare team


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