Home   Categories   Grid

Health

Back to all categories

Fears over future of Aviemore day care centre allayed

Fears over future of Aviemore day care centre allayed

Fears over future of Aviemore day care centre allayed

10 October 2024

NHS Highland are reporting a successful recruitment campaign at The Glen Centre in Aviemore


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Delayed discharge in the Highlands is almost three times worse than nationally

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Delayed discharge in the Highlands is almost three times worse than nationally

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Delayed discharge in the Highlands is almost three times worse than nationally

08 October 2024

He says ‘the SNP government has spent every one of its 17 years in power trying and failing to address the issue of delayed discharge’.


Highland patients spent 352,000 excess days in hospital due to delayed discharge

Highland patients spent 352,000 excess days in hospital due to delayed discharge

Highland patients spent 352,000 excess days in hospital due to delayed discharge

08 October 2024

The proportion of those stranded in hospital in the Highlands even outstripped Glasgow with double the population.


10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

05 October 2024

The leaves may have started falling and the temperature is getting cooler, but there’s still plenty to do around the Highlands during the autumn.


NHS HIGHLAND: How can we help ourselves make healthy decisions?

NHS HIGHLAND: How can we help ourselves make healthy decisions?

NHS HIGHLAND: How can we help ourselves make healthy decisions?

28 September 2024

The way that things are set up can impact our behaviour, says our columnist.


‘I should be dead twice over, but organ donors saved my life’

‘I should be dead twice over, but organ donors saved my life’

‘I should be dead twice over, but organ donors saved my life’

27 September 2024

Jacqui’s life was saved twice by donors, including one occasion which turned out to be the best Christmas present anyone could ask for…


Highlands Golf Links Pro-Am to raise funds for Doddie Weir charity

Highlands Golf Links Pro-Am to raise funds for Doddie Weir charity

Highlands Golf Links Pro-Am to raise funds for Doddie Weir charity

27 September 2024

A trio of golf courses and a distillery have joined forces to raise vital funds for a charity set up by Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir.


Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

26 September 2024

MSP Edward Mountain warns cancer ‘just worries the hell out of you constantly’ and delays can impact survival.


JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

25 September 2024

He says ‘despite five SNP MSPs from the region taking hefty ministerial salaries, the Highlands keeps missing out’.


Charities supporting children with additional needs across the Highlands win partnership award

Charities supporting children with additional needs across the Highlands win partnership award

Charities supporting children with additional needs across the Highlands win partnership award

22 September 2024

Two Highland charities were recognised for their work supporting young people and their families alongside Highland Council and the NHS.


‘Highlands being left behind’ says charity after 164hr mental health shortfall

‘Highlands being left behind’ says charity after 164hr mental health shortfall

‘Highlands being left behind’ says charity after 164hr mental health shortfall

22 September 2024

The figures have pushed a local charity to call for investment to prevent “the Highlands from being left behind” for mental health services.


NHS Highland promise action soon over ‘disgraceful state’ of former Kingussie hospital

NHS Highland promise action soon over ‘disgraceful state’ of former Kingussie hospital

NHS Highland promise action soon over ‘disgraceful state’ of former Kingussie hospital

16 September 2024

‘The next few weeks’ will hopefully see the finalisation of the handover of derelict and vulnerable St Vincent’s Hospital in Kingussie


NHS HIGHLAND: We can learn from 70-year-old cookery tips for trawlermen

NHS HIGHLAND: We can learn from 70-year-old cookery tips for trawlermen

NHS HIGHLAND: We can learn from 70-year-old cookery tips for trawlermen

14 September 2024

The book was designed to help men cook good and nutritious food while away for weeks at sea.


‘Grand’ tour of Kingussie peak is completed

‘Grand’ tour of Kingussie peak is completed

‘Grand’ tour of Kingussie peak is completed

13 September 2024

Drinks all round on the summit of Badenoch capital’s own peak


Questions asked over NHS Highland’s handling of £311k Kingussie hospital bequest

Questions asked over NHS Highland’s handling of £311k Kingussie hospital bequest

Questions asked over NHS Highland’s handling of £311k Kingussie hospital bequest

12 September 2024

LONG READ: NHS Highland responds to serious questions posed by hospital community


JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

09 September 2024

With the SNP cutting £500 million from budgets I doubt many readers will worry too much about the cancellation of advertising and marketing campaigns.


NHS HIGHLAND: Many of us haven’t said the word ‘suicide’ out loud

NHS HIGHLAND: Many of us haven’t said the word ‘suicide’ out loud

NHS HIGHLAND: Many of us haven’t said the word ‘suicide’ out loud

07 September 2024

Asking about suicide, without judgement and with compassion, can give someone space and time to breath and think ‘there may be another way’.


Is the A9 dualling project at risk due to Scottish Government spending cuts?

Is the A9 dualling project at risk due to Scottish Government spending cuts?

Is the A9 dualling project at risk due to Scottish Government spending cuts?

04 September 2024

Finance secretary Shona Robison warns ‘we cannot afford all of our capital commitments’


Public invited to share pandemic experiences at UK Covid Inquiry event in Inverness

Public invited to share pandemic experiences at UK Covid Inquiry event in Inverness

Public invited to share pandemic experiences at UK Covid Inquiry event in Inverness

31 August 2024

A nationwide series of community events inviting the public to share their pandemic experiences is coming to Inverness this week.


Aviemore opticians planning a home visiting service soon

Aviemore opticians planning a home visiting service soon

Aviemore opticians planning a home visiting service soon

25 August 2024

Aviemore specialists already opening longer and now planning to do home visits


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More