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WATCH: Young, hot and bothered: My teenage menopause story

WATCH: Young, hot and bothered: My teenage menopause story

WATCH: Young, hot and bothered: My teenage menopause story

At just 15 years old Annabelle battled early menopause and anorexia, facing overwhelming physical and emotional challenges.


‘We’re so very proud!’: Care home overjoyed after UK awards for staff Fergal and Ellie

‘We’re so very proud!’: Care home overjoyed after UK awards for staff Fergal and Ellie

‘We’re so very proud!’: Care home overjoyed after UK awards for staff Fergal and Ellie

Fergal Naughton and Ellie MacPhee, who work in Inverness, saw off hundreds of other hopefuls to win two of the top titles at a UK awards ceremony.


Overdose death investigation orders Highland surgery to apologise for ‘failings’

Overdose death investigation orders Highland surgery to apologise for ‘failings’

Overdose death investigation orders Highland surgery to apologise for ‘failings’

The practice issued larger, monthly prescriptions and granted additional prescriptions on request despite their patient’s “history of overdoses”.


Emergency department’s new approach to identify undiagnosed infection in Inverness patients

Emergency department’s new approach to identify undiagnosed infection in Inverness patients

Emergency department’s new approach to identify undiagnosed infection in Inverness patients

NHS Highland is about to start a pilot project of opt-out blood borne virus testing in the emergency department in Raigmore Hospital.


WATCH: Kids help mum ‘love’ facial birthmark she’d ‘covered’ for decades

WATCH: Kids help mum ‘love’ facial birthmark she’d ‘covered’ for decades

WATCH: Kids help mum ‘love’ facial birthmark she’d ‘covered’ for decades

"I stopped wearing make-up. It feels so much better to not. Part of me felt like a fraud covering up,” she said.


Surprise inspections result in improvement recommendations at New Craigs Hospital

Surprise inspections result in improvement recommendations at New Craigs Hospital

Surprise inspections result in improvement recommendations at New Craigs Hospital

Several recommendations were made, but inspectors also highlighted a number of positives too, including the staff.


Charity shining a spotlight on ADHD in adults

Charity shining a spotlight on ADHD in adults

Charity shining a spotlight on ADHD in adults

Members of Dopamine Dolls have been discussing the impact of the group for ADHD Awareness Month.


HEALTH MATTERS: Team approach to improving care for struggling mums and babies

HEALTH MATTERS: Team approach to improving care for struggling mums and babies

HEALTH MATTERS: Team approach to improving care for struggling mums and babies

Even parenthood can be joyous for many, up to one in five women may struggle with mental health while pregnant, or within a year of giving birth.


Cancer charity supports women facing menopause as a result of treatment

Cancer charity supports women facing menopause as a result of treatment

Cancer charity supports women facing menopause as a result of treatment

Charity Maggie’s Highland has joined forces to provide advice and assistance to women facing menopause as a side effect of cancer treatment.


WATCH: Inverness mum urges mandatory support workers to be a legal requirement in Scotland after baby's tragic death

WATCH: Inverness mum urges mandatory support workers to be a legal requirement in Scotland after baby's tragic death

WATCH: Inverness mum urges mandatory support workers to be a legal requirement in Scotland after baby's tragic death

A mum whose baby died in his sleep is calling for key support workers to be a mandatory requirement in Scotland, as they are in England.


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