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COLIN CAMPBELL: No wonder the ‘free’ NHS is buckling right now

COLIN CAMPBELL: No wonder the ‘free’ NHS is buckling right now

COLIN CAMPBELL: No wonder the ‘free’ NHS is buckling right now

08 February 2024

The health service is seldom out of the headlines these days for a range of negative reasons.


WATCH: Breast cancer survivor hails support of family and friends ahead of Inverness catwalk fundraiser

WATCH: Breast cancer survivor hails support of family and friends ahead of Inverness catwalk fundraiser

WATCH: Breast cancer survivor hails support of family and friends ahead of Inverness catwalk fundraiser

08 February 2024

Maureen Davidson will take to the catwalk this Saturday.


Pop-up EV charging hub at Inverness

Pop-up EV charging hub at Inverness

Pop-up EV charging hub at Inverness

07 February 2024

Raigmore Hospital and NHS Scotland welcomes its first pop-up solar car park and Electric Vehicle charging hub.


Inverness toddler Ruby's rare kidney defect spurs dad's London Marathon challenge

Inverness toddler Ruby's rare kidney defect spurs dad's London Marathon challenge

Inverness toddler Ruby's rare kidney defect spurs dad's London Marathon challenge

05 February 2024

An Inverness dad who only took up running nine months ago is taking on the TCS London Marathon to raise money for Kidney Care UK.


Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

05 February 2024

Caesarean births in the far north have rocketed as maternity services have been cut, says Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain.


Strongman Luke Stoltman's message to 'incredible' NHS Highland staff

Strongman Luke Stoltman's message to 'incredible' NHS Highland staff

Strongman Luke Stoltman's message to 'incredible' NHS Highland staff

05 February 2024

'The infant feeding service they offered was really incredible and gave Kushi Stoltman and me a lot of confidence going home.'


HEALTH MATTERS: Medicines have their place but are not the only answer

HEALTH MATTERS: Medicines have their place but are not the only answer

HEALTH MATTERS: Medicines have their place but are not the only answer

03 February 2024

Almost all of us will use medicines and tablets either regularly or occasionally.


Highland Hospice launches new end of life care service in Inverness

Highland Hospice launches new end of life care service in Inverness

Highland Hospice launches new end of life care service in Inverness

03 February 2024

Highland Hospice is launching a new care service in Inverness, and looking for practitioners to help get it up and running.


RHODA GRANT: Paused NHS Highland projects 'should have been completed many years ago'

RHODA GRANT: Paused NHS Highland projects 'should have been completed many years ago'

RHODA GRANT: Paused NHS Highland projects 'should have been completed many years ago'

01 February 2024

She says the recent bad weather 'shone a light on the difficulty of travelling for healthcare and the dangers of centralised health services.'


Why we should all take time to talk and listen

Why we should all take time to talk and listen

Why we should all take time to talk and listen

01 February 2024

"We should never underestimate the ability to change lives by being there for others," says Highland councillor.


Highland Green MSP welcomes positive impact that disposable vapes ban will have on the region

Highland Green MSP welcomes positive impact that disposable vapes ban will have on the region

Highland Green MSP welcomes positive impact that disposable vapes ban will have on the region

31 January 2024

The forthcoming ban on disposable vapes will mean a cleaner, greener and healthier future for people in the Highlands according to a local MSP.


Kate Forbes as finance secretary 'wasn’t invited' to top Covid decision-making group

Kate Forbes as finance secretary 'wasn’t invited' to top Covid decision-making group

Kate Forbes as finance secretary 'wasn’t invited' to top Covid decision-making group

30 January 2024

She told the UK Covid Inquiry 'I’m not even sure I was aware that they existed.'


WATCH: Mental Health gig in Elgin Town Hall raises money for Mikeysline

WATCH: Mental Health gig in Elgin Town Hall raises money for Mikeysline

WATCH: Mental Health gig in Elgin Town Hall raises money for Mikeysline

29 January 2024

Great night of music for mental health charity.


Vulnerable children were put 'at risk' at Highland Council-run care home

Vulnerable children were put 'at risk' at Highland Council-run care home

Vulnerable children were put 'at risk' at Highland Council-run care home

28 January 2024

Vulnerable children were “put at risk” at a Highland Council respite care centre through failings identified by inspectors.


Disabled Highland woman hits out at 'supermarket ban discrimination'

Disabled Highland woman hits out at 'supermarket ban discrimination'

Disabled Highland woman hits out at 'supermarket ban discrimination'

27 January 2024

A Beauly woman, who has brain damage and suffers PTSD and severe anxiety, fears she will struggle to shop for basic essentials after the alleged ban.


NHS HIGHLAND: Home is best for recovering patients

NHS HIGHLAND: Home is best for recovering patients

NHS HIGHLAND: Home is best for recovering patients

27 January 2024

Once someone is well enough to go home, staying longer in hospital can reduce their independence, says our columnist.


Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

26 January 2024

Now Edward Mountain slams ‘petulant’ exchange adding it is not his job to be ‘subservient to the Scottish Government’.


WATCH: Highland MSPs baffled by Yousaf's response to healthcare investment halt

WATCH: Highland MSPs baffled by Yousaf's response to healthcare investment halt

WATCH: Highland MSPs baffled by Yousaf's response to healthcare investment halt

25 January 2024

Labour and Tory MSPs slam First Minister for avoiding responsibility for Scottish Government decisions and again blaming Westminster.


WATCH: UHI Inverness student with crippling arthritis aims to raise money for charities close to her heart

WATCH: UHI Inverness student with crippling arthritis aims to raise money for charities close to her heart

WATCH: UHI Inverness student with crippling arthritis aims to raise money for charities close to her heart

25 January 2024

An Inverness student is raising money for Oxygen Works after the charity supported her throughout her arthritis diagnosis.


'I'm just grateful to be here' – Inverness woman beats cancer and is now set for catwalk

'I'm just grateful to be here' – Inverness woman beats cancer and is now set for catwalk

'I'm just grateful to be here' – Inverness woman beats cancer and is now set for catwalk

24 January 2024

A woman from Inverness is stepping out of her comfort zone to take part in Catwalk for a Cause after she spent years battling cancer.


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