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Pioneering end-of-life care treatment initiative ‘must continue’, urges hospice head amid funding concerns

Funding for a pioneering Highland scheme, which is helping people receive end-of-life care at home while freeing up A&E beds, only runs until spring.

GIVE BLOOD, SAVE LIVES: Highlands shinty star knows only too well about the demand for blood

‘Being a firefighter has enabled me to see first hand how people’s lives can change in an instant’

Patients in wheelchairs can now enjoy hospital garden thanks to Rotary Club

A Nairn hospital charity has celebrated a £6200 boost to help improve lives of patients in the town.

New mental health service for young people in Highlands delivers hundreds of sessions

A new mental health service for young people in the Highlands has delivered hundreds of sessions since opening its doors.

WATCH: Breast cancer survivor treks across the Himalayas to raise £11k

Inverness-born Gemma McMullan tackled an arduous five-day trek across the Himalayas to raise money for charity.

NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

Think about how we can look after ourselves as well as those around us, family, friends and neighbours, says our columnist.

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘Donors saved our child, we’ll never forget that’

A mum will be forever grateful to the blood donors who helped ensure supplies were there when her four-year-old daughter badly needed them.

'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

The hospice said it “simply could not run” without the wonderful army of volunteers who help make it such a force for good in the Highlands.

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to boost blood donations

Launched last week our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign aims to secure 5000 donations of blood in the Highlands and Moray.

‘Reckless boozers take up bed space in Raigmore’

There will be no age limits on those who take up hospital beds because of alcohol, says our columnist.

Holyrood told some Highland women ‘lost their fertility’ due to ‘barbaric’ lack of access to Raigmore

Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton called on First Minister John Swinney for action.

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘I have to do what I can to give back’

A nurse has spoken of her drive to give blood, driven both by personal and professional experience.

UHI and students’ association announce joint agreement to tackle student mental health and wellbeing

The new agreement has been designed to improve student mental health and wellbeing.

The Scottish Budget at a glance: how it affects the Highlands and Moray from dualling to the NHS

More cash will come north but the jury is out on whether finance secretary Shona Robison delivered for the north.

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Fergus Ewing says recent NI hikes risk the service that offers patients dignity and saves the NHS millions.

Curves women-only gym set for new era

A women-only gym in Inverness is celebrating a new chapter - and the legacy of two dedicated ladies who began the story.

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

October saw four Highland suicides over just eight days — proving that Cromarty-based charity James Support Group is needed now more than ever.

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Pioneering end-of-life care treatment initiative ‘must continue’, urges hospice head amid funding concerns

GIVE BLOOD, SAVE LIVES: Highlands shinty star knows only too well about the demand for blood

GIVE BLOOD, SAVE LIVES: Highlands shinty star knows only too well about the demand for blood

Patients in wheelchairs can now enjoy hospital garden thanks to Rotary Club

Patients in wheelchairs can now enjoy hospital garden thanks to Rotary Club

New mental health service for young people in Highlands delivers hundreds of sessions

New mental health service for young people in Highlands delivers hundreds of sessions

WATCH: Breast cancer survivor treks across the Himalayas to raise £11k

WATCH: Breast cancer survivor treks across the Himalayas to raise £11k

NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘Donors saved our child, we’ll never forget that’

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘Donors saved our child, we’ll never forget that’

'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to boost blood donations

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to boost blood donations

‘Reckless boozers take up bed space in Raigmore’

‘Reckless boozers take up bed space in Raigmore’

Holyrood told some Highland women ‘lost their fertility’ due to ‘barbaric’ lack of access to Raigmore

Holyrood told some Highland women ‘lost their fertility’ due to ‘barbaric’ lack of access to Raigmore

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘I have to do what I can to give back’

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘I have to do what I can to give back’

UHI and students’ association announce joint agreement to tackle student mental health and wellbeing

UHI and students’ association announce joint agreement to tackle student mental health and wellbeing

The Scottish Budget at a glance: how it affects the Highlands and Moray from dualling to the NHS

The Scottish Budget at a glance: how it affects the Highlands and Moray from dualling to the NHS

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Curves women-only gym set for new era

Curves women-only gym set for new era

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

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