Health

THE shocking details of conditions at an Inverness care home closed down by court order have now been revealed.

Inspectors said conditions at Elmgrove Care Home in Inverness posed a serious risk to the lives of residents.

One of the first people in Scotland to take part in a new clinical trial for Huntington’s Disease says the programme gives him hope for the future.

A dental therapist is set to launch a civil action after NHS Highland said it would not take disciplinary action against staff she claims bullied her.

Labour MSP David Stewart believes there should be an automatic right for people to have full care at home for the last few days of their life.

Activists are maintaining pressure on Highland Council to rethink its plans for an active travel hub (ATH) in Inverness.

A new integrated service has been launched to develop tai chi and health and wellbeing groups in the Nairn area.

Inverness Half Marathon looks set to benefit from a growing trend to get mentally fit.

A dental therapist is furious NHS Highland will not take action against high-ranking staff who she claims bullied her out of a job.

Young patients in Raigmore Hospital had a special treat when the stars of Inverness’s main panto went along to see them.

What she regards as a lack of action to help victims of bullying at NHS Highland has led one staff member to establish her own support group.

Scotland’s health minister has confirmed NHS Highland has not requested additional funding to compensate victims of bullying and harassment.

HIGHLAND Hospice will be increasing capacity at its inpatient unit by 20 per cent – from 10 to 12 beds.

A GROUP of walkers armed with torches took to the streets of Inverness in a symbolic gesture of support for those suffering mental health problems.

An online fundraising appeal by the mother of a sick boy from Auldearn has exceeded its target.

Volunteers will be on hand to assist anyone struggling with their thoughts, or feeling suicidal.

AN NHS department has shown off its talents once again with its festive message.

AN MSP is demanding to know if the Scottish Government was asked to step in with a compensation scheme for victims of bullying at NHS Highland.

A TORCHLIGHT walk will take place tonight in Inverness to bring together people from all backgrounds.

This year’s total for the Millburn Road Cycle Route linking the city centre, Inverness Campus, Beechwood Business Park and Raigmore has hit 100,000.