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COMMENT: Dr Tim Allison on why being vaccinated is for the good of the whole community

COMMENT: Dr Tim Allison on why being vaccinated is for the good of the whole community

COMMENT: Dr Tim Allison on why being vaccinated is for the good of the whole community

27 September 2021

Vaccination and immunisation mean pretty much the same thing, but they also tell us about important ways to protect our health.


Messages aim to spread joy

Messages aim to spread joy

Messages aim to spread joy

27 September 2021

Young hospital patients facing a difficult diagnosis or challenging treatment will soon be receiving inspirational messages from care providers.


ASK THE DOC with Dr Laura Ryan: ‘How do I deal with rashes?’

ASK THE DOC with Dr Laura Ryan: ‘How do I deal with rashes?’

ASK THE DOC with Dr Laura Ryan: ‘How do I deal with rashes?’

26 September 2021

Q. I have three children, and I get very anxious if one of them has a rash as I’m not sure whether it’s serious or not.


Make action plan to be active

Make action plan to be active

Make action plan to be active

25 September 2021

Becoming more active has multiple positives including for mental health.


NHS Highland is 'making progress' on bullying

NHS Highland is 'making progress' on bullying

NHS Highland is 'making progress' on bullying

24 September 2021

But HR boss Fiona Hogg warns that in dire cases of abuse staff could be fired


Rapid Covid-19 testing in Inverness

Rapid Covid-19 testing in Inverness

Rapid Covid-19 testing in Inverness

24 September 2021

A rapid Covid-19 community testing unit will continue to be available in Inverness Retail Park from Monday to Friday next week.


Inverness man walking to London

Inverness man walking to London

Inverness man walking to London

23 September 2021

Inverness man John MacPhee returns to city while walking to London to raise £800,000 to fight Parkinson’s disease.


Highland MSP secures a parliamentary debate on the ambulance crisis

Highland MSP secures a parliamentary debate on the ambulance crisis

Highland MSP secures a parliamentary debate on the ambulance crisis

23 September 2021

Jamie Halcro Johnston says 'I hope it will leave Humza Yousaf in no doubt of the growing anger that many are feeling'


Nairn Weight to Go class

Nairn Weight to Go class

Nairn Weight to Go class

22 September 2021

A NEW instructor led circuit class for people to tone up and lose weight has started at Nairn Leisure Centre.


Army set to aid ambulance service

Army set to aid ambulance service

Army set to aid ambulance service

22 September 2021

MILITARY personnel could be used across the Highlands and in Inverness to ease pressure on the Scottish Ambulance Service.


Nairn woman is pleading with English and Scottish health boards to "talk" to each other over vaccine passports

Nairn woman is pleading with English and Scottish health boards to "talk" to each other over vaccine passports

Nairn woman is pleading with English and Scottish health boards to "talk" to each other over vaccine passports

22 September 2021

She and her husband are unable to travel abroad because the systems do not match up.


MSP calls on Government to set target date

MSP calls on Government to set target date

MSP calls on Government to set target date

21 September 2021

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain is calling on the SNP Government to set a target date for the return of normal face-to-face GP services.


HEALTH MATTERS: Working to serve communities in the best possible way

HEALTH MATTERS: Working to serve communities in the best possible way

HEALTH MATTERS: Working to serve communities in the best possible way

20 September 2021

Michelle Johnstone, NHS Highland north area manager, on why redesigned, multi-hub services can better cater for health needs in the Highlands


A right to die at home should join legacy of policies

A right to die at home should join legacy of policies

A right to die at home should join legacy of policies

19 September 2021

David Stewart believes the right to die should be enshrined in policy.


Highland Council eyes ambitious strategy to tap the rich resources of the region

Highland Council eyes ambitious strategy to tap the rich resources of the region

Highland Council eyes ambitious strategy to tap the rich resources of the region

19 September 2021

Council leader Margaret Davidson says a coordinated between all public and private sectors 'will maximise the benefits'


Highland MSP welcomes SNP "U-turn" on NHS bullying debate in Holyrood

Highland MSP welcomes SNP "U-turn" on NHS bullying debate in Holyrood

Highland MSP welcomes SNP "U-turn" on NHS bullying debate in Holyrood

19 September 2021

Edward Mountain said 'the wellbeing of some of our NHS staff is at stake and the Scottish Government cannot avoid the issue'


'Watcha got cookin'?' – young cancer survivor shares favourite recipe with top chefs and celebrities

'Watcha got cookin'?' – young cancer survivor shares favourite recipe with top chefs and celebrities

'Watcha got cookin'?' – young cancer survivor shares favourite recipe with top chefs and celebrities

18 September 2021

A young cancer survivor will showcase her favourite recipes alongside top chefs and celebrities in support of a national charity fundraiser.


Down Memory Lane: Raigmore Hospital was war baby

Down Memory Lane: Raigmore Hospital was war baby

Down Memory Lane: Raigmore Hospital was war baby

18 September 2021

Raigmore Hospital was built in six months to cope with World War II injured, but later became Inverness and Highlands' general hospital.


Memory Walk aims to raise funds for charity

Memory Walk aims to raise funds for charity

Memory Walk aims to raise funds for charity

17 September 2021

A Highland woman who is taking part in Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk this weekend is urging others to follow in her footsteps.


Mobile Covid testing units to open in Inverness and Alness next week

Mobile Covid testing units to open in Inverness and Alness next week

Mobile Covid testing units to open in Inverness and Alness next week

17 September 2021

Rapid Covid-19 community testing will be available in Inverness and Alness throughout next week.


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