Health

Mum sings praise of charity after 14 months' rollercoaster of emotions

Elderly patients have had to wait more than an hour outside and some were allegedly told vaccines had run out

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.

There has been confusion and anger over the wait locally for both vaccinations

NHS Highland chiefs pledge more clinics to follow for Aviemore but situation still unclear for Grantown

There is concern and confusion over absence of Covid booster and flu clinics in village

Carol Duffus takes life-saving medication but still must spend 16 hours a day on oxygen machine

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'