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WATCH: 'Be a rebel, post your poo' – Highland MSP's call to raise awareness of bowel cancer symptoms

WATCH: 'Be a rebel, post your poo' – Highland MSP's call to raise awareness of bowel cancer symptoms

WATCH: 'Be a rebel, post your poo' – Highland MSP's call to raise awareness of bowel cancer symptoms

28 April 2023

Highlands & Islands MSP Edward Mountain has shared his personal experiences of his recent bowel cancer treatment


May bank holidays spark reminder of possible changes to working hours to healthcare services in the region

May bank holidays spark reminder of possible changes to working hours to healthcare services in the region

May bank holidays spark reminder of possible changes to working hours to healthcare services in the region

27 April 2023

PEOPLE in the Highlands and Scotland are being warned over healthcare services opening times in May due to bank holidays.


Public reminded of changes to healthcare service opening times during bank holidays

Public reminded of changes to healthcare service opening times during bank holidays

Public reminded of changes to healthcare service opening times during bank holidays

27 April 2023

Three out of the five Mondays in May 2023 are now termed as national holiday


Nicky Marr: Is Raigmore on the critical list?

Nicky Marr: Is Raigmore on the critical list?

Nicky Marr: Is Raigmore on the critical list?

26 April 2023

It is vital that Raigmore should have the staff, resources, and capacity to treat and care for all its patients. But right now, that is not happening


Badenoch and Strathspey lead the way on Alzheimer centres

Badenoch and Strathspey lead the way on Alzheimer centres

Badenoch and Strathspey lead the way on Alzheimer centres

21 April 2023

Sunny opening at Badaguish for country's first


Free Wi-Fi introduced at five Highland hospitals

Free Wi-Fi introduced at five Highland hospitals

Free Wi-Fi introduced at five Highland hospitals

21 April 2023

Patients can now enjoy free Wi-Fi at five Highland hospitals.


Three wards closed at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness due to Covid and scabies outbreaks

Three wards closed at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness due to Covid and scabies outbreaks

Three wards closed at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness due to Covid and scabies outbreaks

20 April 2023

Three wards are closed due to Covid-19, with a fourth shut to new admissions due to scabies; wards in Wick and Golspie hospitals also hit by Covid.


Operation cancellations 'highlight need for new hospital in Inverness, says Highland MSP

Operation cancellations 'highlight need for new hospital in Inverness, says Highland MSP

Operation cancellations 'highlight need for new hospital in Inverness, says Highland MSP

20 April 2023

PRESSURES that have led to operation cancellations at Raigmore "highlight again why the Highlands needs a new hospital", says an MSP.


Raigmore Hospital in Inverness cancels operations to deal with emergencies

Raigmore Hospital in Inverness cancels operations to deal with emergencies

Raigmore Hospital in Inverness cancels operations to deal with emergencies

19 April 2023

NHS Highland is warning the public that a high number of trauma cases is putting further strain on an already pressurised system.


EXPLAINED: All that Highlanders need to know about the new Emergency Alerts system

EXPLAINED: All that Highlanders need to know about the new Emergency Alerts system

EXPLAINED: All that Highlanders need to know about the new Emergency Alerts system

19 April 2023

NHS Highland has highlighted the new Emergency Alerts system which will be tested nationally this Sunday at 3pm.


NHS HIGHLAND: Don’t ignore your body’s warning signs – seek advice

NHS HIGHLAND: Don’t ignore your body’s warning signs – seek advice

NHS HIGHLAND: Don’t ignore your body’s warning signs – seek advice

15 April 2023

Vehicles often show if there's a problem, our symptoms should not be overlooked says Dr Tim Allison.


Covid spring booster spaces at Aviemore clinic

Covid spring booster spaces at Aviemore clinic

Covid spring booster spaces at Aviemore clinic

11 April 2023

Protection can be booked via NHS Highland site


NHS Highland develops financial support app

NHS Highland develops financial support app

NHS Highland develops financial support app

09 April 2023

The Worrying About Money (WAM) app was developed by the health board in partnership with the Independent Food Aid Network.


300% rise in positive gonorrhoea and chlamydia infections diagnosed in Highland last year

300% rise in positive gonorrhoea and chlamydia infections diagnosed in Highland last year

300% rise in positive gonorrhoea and chlamydia infections diagnosed in Highland last year

08 April 2023

It’s never been easier to get sexual health support, says our columnist.


At risk groups to be offered Covid-19 booster by NHS Highland

At risk groups to be offered Covid-19 booster by NHS Highland

At risk groups to be offered Covid-19 booster by NHS Highland

30 March 2023

Residents in care homes for older adults will be the first to receive their spring Covid-19 booster.


Claims made that child sexual abuse is as common as asthma in Highland communities

Claims made that child sexual abuse is as common as asthma in Highland communities

Claims made that child sexual abuse is as common as asthma in Highland communities

29 March 2023

Highland Council under fire for having no services for sexually abused children.


WATCH: Grantown care home chief's message to the new First Minister

WATCH: Grantown care home chief's message to the new First Minister

WATCH: Grantown care home chief's message to the new First Minister

28 March 2023

National Care Service later – care now


NHS Highland reveals 274 patients stuck in hospital as care crisis deepens

NHS Highland reveals 274 patients stuck in hospital as care crisis deepens

NHS Highland reveals 274 patients stuck in hospital as care crisis deepens

28 March 2023

Care home closures and chronic staff shortages are leaving hundreds of Highland patients without appropriate care.


Badenoch company's new defibrillator 'an asset to the community'

Badenoch company's new defibrillator 'an asset to the community'

Badenoch company's new defibrillator 'an asset to the community'

28 March 2023

Life-saver is installed at Russwood, Newtonmore


New SNP leader Humza Yousaf urged to upgrade maternity services in the Highlands

New SNP leader Humza Yousaf urged to upgrade maternity services in the Highlands

New SNP leader Humza Yousaf urged to upgrade maternity services in the Highlands

27 March 2023

THE NEWLY elected SNP leader and health secretary Humza Yousaf is being urged to review maternity services in the north of Scotland.


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