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Children in Inverness hospital to benefit as charity's fundraising tops £1.6m

Children in Inverness hospital to benefit as charity's fundraising tops £1.6m

Children in Inverness hospital to benefit as charity's fundraising tops £1.6m

18 March 2024

Young patients admitted to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness have benefited from a children's charity which saw its income rise by 12 per cent last year.


WATCH: Inverness fertility specialist reveals the grief that comes with infertility

WATCH: Inverness fertility specialist reveals the grief that comes with infertility

WATCH: Inverness fertility specialist reveals the grief that comes with infertility

17 March 2024

Morven Kinnear-MacLennan was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as a teenager, which gravely impacted her fertility.


WATCH: Inverness mum of baby who tragically died in his sleep wins Highland Heroes award after raising awareness for baby loss charity

WATCH: Inverness mum of baby who tragically died in his sleep wins Highland Heroes award after raising awareness for baby loss charity

WATCH: Inverness mum of baby who tragically died in his sleep wins Highland Heroes award after raising awareness for baby loss charity

16 March 2024

A mother grieving an unimaginable loss has won a Highland Heroes award after she became determined to keep her son's legacy alive.


NHS HIGHLAND GP: Long Covid gave me crippling fatigue and brain fog

NHS HIGHLAND GP: Long Covid gave me crippling fatigue and brain fog

NHS HIGHLAND GP: Long Covid gave me crippling fatigue and brain fog

15 March 2024

After 20 years of working night shifts, I’d never experienced fatigue like it, says NHS medic.


PICTURES: Strictly Inverness stars raise over £2000 for charity

PICTURES: Strictly Inverness stars raise over £2000 for charity

PICTURES: Strictly Inverness stars raise over £2000 for charity

14 March 2024

These two Strictly Inverness contestants are determined to step outside of their comfort zone to participate in the annual dance contest.


Nairn midwife: Why I've been in the NHS for 40 years

Nairn midwife: Why I've been in the NHS for 40 years

Nairn midwife: Why I've been in the NHS for 40 years

10 March 2024

The 58-year-old is one of many midwives continuing to work under a Retire and Return scheme which helps the NHS to retain experienced staff.


Inverness air cadet commander is blood donating lifesaver – 150 times over!

Inverness air cadet commander is blood donating lifesaver – 150 times over!

Inverness air cadet commander is blood donating lifesaver – 150 times over!

09 March 2024

As Tony Hancock might have said, that’s very nearly 50 armfuls!


Football match will support suicide prevention charity Mikeysline

Football match will support suicide prevention charity Mikeysline

Football match will support suicide prevention charity Mikeysline

09 March 2024

TRIBUTE paid to founders of Moray Mental Health FC.


Dad died six days after 'silent killer' cancer diagnosis

Dad died six days after 'silent killer' cancer diagnosis

Dad died six days after 'silent killer' cancer diagnosis

07 March 2024

The Highland son of a man who died just six days after being told he had terminal pancreatic cancer will this weekend honour his dad's memory.


High demand expected at new Inverness mental health service for young people

High demand expected at new Inverness mental health service for young people

High demand expected at new Inverness mental health service for young people

07 March 2024

A new Inverness-based charity, which aims to support young people with their emotional health, is anticipating high demand for its services.


NICKY MARR: Mikeysline founder Ron Williamson remembered for being the change for mental health

NICKY MARR: Mikeysline founder Ron Williamson remembered for being the change for mental health

NICKY MARR: Mikeysline founder Ron Williamson remembered for being the change for mental health

06 March 2024

What a legacy Ron has left.


Inverness doctor gives her verdict on new menopause drug

Inverness doctor gives her verdict on new menopause drug

Inverness doctor gives her verdict on new menopause drug

06 March 2024

An Inverness menopause specialist has revealed how effective the new menopause drug, Fezolinetant, actually is.


WATCH: Highland woman who 'lost herself' due to early menopause takes on Strictly Inverness

WATCH: Highland woman who 'lost herself' due to early menopause takes on Strictly Inverness

WATCH: Highland woman who 'lost herself' due to early menopause takes on Strictly Inverness

05 March 2024

Lana Ingram is putting her all into Strictly Inverness in hope of 'finding herself' again after she was diagnosed with early menopause in her 20s.


Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

04 March 2024

NHS Highland has advised people to beware after learning that fraudsters have been targetting patients who use the region's Telecare service.


NHS HIGHLAND: Things we can do for a healthier time in our old age

NHS HIGHLAND: Things we can do for a healthier time in our old age

NHS HIGHLAND: Things we can do for a healthier time in our old age

02 March 2024

Older people have been in the news a lot over recent weeks and months.


Inverness half marathon chiefs defend green credentials after medals delay caused by Red Sea Houthi rebels

Inverness half marathon chiefs defend green credentials after medals delay caused by Red Sea Houthi rebels

Inverness half marathon chiefs defend green credentials after medals delay caused by Red Sea Houthi rebels

29 February 2024

Inverness Half Marathon organisers will review their supply chain after Red Sea raids by Houthi rebels left race competitors facing a medals delay.


FERGUS EWING: Bond system could end healthcare short change

FERGUS EWING: Bond system could end healthcare short change

FERGUS EWING: Bond system could end healthcare short change

27 February 2024

Last week, during the hullabaloo in Westminster, in Holyrood we debated the NHS and lack of NHS dentistry.


‘Celebrating Amy’ launches Blue Lights Got Talent variety show in Inverness

‘Celebrating Amy’ launches Blue Lights Got Talent variety show in Inverness

‘Celebrating Amy’ launches Blue Lights Got Talent variety show in Inverness

26 February 2024

Celebrating Amy is set to host a huge variety show, featuring emergency service and care workers, to honour the life of a Highland mum.


Nature, connections and a friendly chat – the key to successful mental health intervention?

Nature, connections and a friendly chat – the key to successful mental health intervention?

Nature, connections and a friendly chat – the key to successful mental health intervention?

25 February 2024

In the past six years, Elizabeth Marsden has experienced three manic episodes.


NHS HIGHLAND: Abusive relationships lead to loss of safety, choice and control

NHS HIGHLAND: Abusive relationships lead to loss of safety, choice and control

NHS HIGHLAND: Abusive relationships lead to loss of safety, choice and control

24 February 2024

Highland Violence Against Women Partnership (HVAWP) have piloted their innovative ‘Spider in a Glass’ campaign.


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