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Wannabe Paralympians can go for gold by trying out sport of 'boccia'

Wannabe Paralympians can go for gold by trying out sport of 'boccia'

Wannabe Paralympians can go for gold by trying out sport of 'boccia'

17 September 2021

Members of the public can test their skill with a Paralympic sport on Monday at Inverness Leisure Centre.


Paramedic speaks out on ambulance waiting times

Paramedic speaks out on ambulance waiting times

Paramedic speaks out on ambulance waiting times

17 September 2021

An Inverness paramedic has said the time taken to get patients admitted to hospital is a major part of difficulties over ambulance response times.


Our Man in Holyrood: Mental health services in NHS Highland are under pressure

Our Man in Holyrood: Mental health services in NHS Highland are under pressure

Our Man in Holyrood: Mental health services in NHS Highland are under pressure

16 September 2021

MSP Fergus Ewing says 'I am acutely aware that mental health can affect us all'


Universal Credit cut – 'This is going to thrust many people right over the precipice'

Universal Credit cut – 'This is going to thrust many people right over the precipice'

Universal Credit cut – 'This is going to thrust many people right over the precipice'

16 September 2021

Thousands of hard-pressed Highland families and workers face a ticking time bomb of debt and poverty through a cut to Universal Credit.


Raigmore surgeons use robot on patient

Raigmore surgeons use robot on patient

Raigmore surgeons use robot on patient

16 September 2021

THE first robotic-assisted operations at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness have delighted medics and patient.


Inside Holyrood: MSP warns that remote NHS consultations should not replace 'vital' human contact with clinicians

Inside Holyrood: MSP warns that remote NHS consultations should not replace 'vital' human contact with clinicians

Inside Holyrood: MSP warns that remote NHS consultations should not replace 'vital' human contact with clinicians

15 September 2021

Edward Mountain says 'the physical presence of a face-to-face meeting is a vital source of support and reassurance for the patient'


Mikeysline suicide prevention campaign is just the ticket for rail travellers

Mikeysline suicide prevention campaign is just the ticket for rail travellers

Mikeysline suicide prevention campaign is just the ticket for rail travellers

13 September 2021

Highland mental health charity Mikeysline kept its suicide prevention message on track at the weekend – with a railway-themed collaboration.


Highland Youth Parliament online conference will have a focus on mental health

Highland Youth Parliament online conference will have a focus on mental health

Highland Youth Parliament online conference will have a focus on mental health

13 September 2021

Highland Youth Parliament (HYP) will be holding its annual conference this week, with a focus improving mental health support


'Give us our boy back'

'Give us our boy back'

'Give us our boy back'

11 September 2021

Couple say taking their son into care is not the solution.


Please be kind to others as we face challenges together

Please be kind to others as we face challenges together

Please be kind to others as we face challenges together

10 September 2021

While Covid is somewhat less in the headlines than it has been over past months, we are still seeing many people testing positive.


NHS Highland: 'The current levels of infection in our communities are impacting on our staff availability'

NHS Highland: 'The current levels of infection in our communities are impacting on our staff availability'

NHS Highland: 'The current levels of infection in our communities are impacting on our staff availability'

10 September 2021

NHS Highland asks for the public's continued support.


Footballing adversaries call a sporting truce to support World Suicide Prevention Day

Footballing adversaries call a sporting truce to support World Suicide Prevention Day

Footballing adversaries call a sporting truce to support World Suicide Prevention Day

10 September 2021

Two footballing adversaries are today setting aside their differences to support mental health charity Mikeysline on World Suicide Prevention Day.


Watch: Janey Godley features in video posted by Highland Council despite fury over disgusting' slurs

Watch: Janey Godley features in video posted by Highland Council despite fury over disgusting' slurs

Watch: Janey Godley features in video posted by Highland Council despite fury over disgusting' slurs

09 September 2021

The council was slammed for using the controversial comic who has since issued an apology


Football players sport new logo on shirts in show of support for mental health charity Mikeysline

Football players sport new logo on shirts in show of support for mental health charity Mikeysline

Football players sport new logo on shirts in show of support for mental health charity Mikeysline

08 September 2021

Players from an Inverness football team are raising awareness of a suicide prevention charity by sporting its logo on their shirts.


Seven politicians pen joint letter calling on the health secretary to offer urgent support for Highland mental health services

Seven politicians pen joint letter calling on the health secretary to offer urgent support for Highland mental health services

Seven politicians pen joint letter calling on the health secretary to offer urgent support for Highland mental health services

08 September 2021

Long delays in accessing treatment sparked the rare show of cross party support from Conservative, Labour, Lib Dems and Greens


Highland Council to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

Highland Council to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

Highland Council to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

08 September 2021

Highland Council will join other organisations and individuals on Friday to highlight World Suicide Prevention Day.


Inverness - give up your clothes

Inverness - give up your clothes

Inverness - give up your clothes

08 September 2021

Inverness people are being called on to clear out their wardrobes to help more children and young people survive cancer.


Elective orthopaedic surgery resumes in Highlands but 'significant risks' to programme amid rising coronavirus cases

Elective orthopaedic surgery resumes in Highlands but 'significant risks' to programme amid rising coronavirus cases

Elective orthopaedic surgery resumes in Highlands but 'significant risks' to programme amid rising coronavirus cases

07 September 2021

Elective orthopaedic surgery for patients in the Highlands has resumed following a temporary halt last month.


Health Matters: Vow to involve carers in mental health support in the Highlands

Health Matters: Vow to involve carers in mental health support in the Highlands

Health Matters: Vow to involve carers in mental health support in the Highlands

06 September 2021

Our community mental health team see many people with diverse needs across Highland every week.


Race participants hit by stomach bug

Race participants hit by stomach bug

Race participants hit by stomach bug

03 September 2021

Organisers of this year’s Loch Ness Beast Race are working with Highland Council after a number of entrants fell ill.


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