Health

Torvean Swing Bridge remains closed to road traffic after an issue with its automatic operation occurred yesterday.

Cutting edge tech is having an “incredible” positive impact on a care home’s residents in Inverness.

Drivers panicking on the road is forcing ambulance staff to lose their momentum when getting to an emergency patient.

We understand that asking questions about your treatment options can be overwhelming, intimidating or even scary for some people, says our columnist.

A mum grieving the unimaginable loss her baby boy has raised thousands of pounds in his name.

A day at the races inspired fun at an Inverness care home when staff and residents got into the spirit of the Grand National.

Walking, cycling or gardening is good for our health - but we may need to be cautious about a sudden increase in activity, says our columnist.

NHS Highland is working to “improve patient experience” after we unearth evidence of excessive waiting times for people requiring emergency treatment.

A mum-of-three from Thurso says women in Caithness face a nightmare to have their baby, as she told of her “uncontrollable anxiety attacks”.

A rise in demand for GP appointments have increased the pressure for paramedics in Inverness.

This new law is oppressive, sinister, draconian and worst of all, baffling, says our columnist.

Dire hospital wait times in Inverness are putting increased pressure on ambulance workers.

For 12-hours I witnessed the gruelling work our ambulance service in Inverness takes on each day in order to save lives.

A Highland mum’s gratitude to the blood donor service that saved her life after childbirth has inspired a group donation by work colleagues.

High Life Highland is raising awareness of the support available in the region to mark World Parkinson’s Day today (April 11).

A girl from Inverness was diagnosed with MS as a teenager, but for years the doctors ‘brushed it off as teenage girl stress’.

My hope for the coming weeks and months is a rethink from Scottish Government on its decision to pause all NHS capital projects, says our columnist.

Working together across party divides can bring results, says our MSP.

An Inverness mum grieving an unimaginable loss of her baby boy is set to host a fundraiser in tribute of his second birthday.

An Inverness tanker driver who crashed his lorry into a shop premises in Beauly is one step closer to living a longer life with his wife and children.