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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' – Highland woman beats cancer and is now set for catwalk

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

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

25 January 2024

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


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

23 January 2024

He says the stop 'places in great jeopardy the refurbishment of Raigmore’s maternity unit and projects in Caithness and Lochaber.'


Scottish Government confirms 'paused' flagship NHS Highland projects not a 'priority'

Scottish Government confirms 'paused' flagship NHS Highland projects not a 'priority'

Scottish Government confirms 'paused' flagship NHS Highland projects not a 'priority'

23 January 2024

A government spokesman says Westminster's failure to 'inflation-proof its capital budget' resulted in a 'nearly a 10 per cent real-terms cut.'


Raigmore volunteers' donation enables portable testing pilot for urology patients

Raigmore volunteers' donation enables portable testing pilot for urology patients

Raigmore volunteers' donation enables portable testing pilot for urology patients

20 January 2024

The new software will allow for portable monitoring of patients in clinics.


Praise for 'outstanding' community nurses for going extra mile in treacherous conditions

Praise for 'outstanding' community nurses for going extra mile in treacherous conditions

Praise for 'outstanding' community nurses for going extra mile in treacherous conditions

20 January 2024

NHS Highland have praised their Ross-shire community nurses and social care workers for their dedication despite the severe weather conditions.


Detectorists aim to dig up charity boost with help of Highland landowners

Detectorists aim to dig up charity boost with help of Highland landowners

Detectorists aim to dig up charity boost with help of Highland landowners

20 January 2024

Highland landowners willing to help detectorists indulge their passion could also be handing a welcome boost to charity.


PICTURES: Strathpuffer challenger who took on 'silent killer' has 1000 reasons to celebrate crossing the line

PICTURES: Strathpuffer challenger who took on 'silent killer' has 1000 reasons to celebrate crossing the line

PICTURES: Strathpuffer challenger who took on 'silent killer' has 1000 reasons to celebrate crossing the line

19 January 2024

A cycle enthusiast who took on the Strathpuffer to raise awareness of a 'silent killer' experienced a rollercoaster of emotions on an epic ride.


Highland blood donor heroes thanked

Highland blood donor heroes thanked

Highland blood donor heroes thanked

19 January 2024

The Blood Donor Service has thanked the 470-plus Highland people who gave blood and plasma over the festive period.


Council leader Raymond Bremner talks candidly about health scare – 'I've been told I'm a very lucky person'

Council leader Raymond Bremner talks candidly about health scare – 'I've been told I'm a very lucky person'

Council leader Raymond Bremner talks candidly about health scare – 'I've been told I'm a very lucky person'

15 January 2024

Highland Council leader Raymond Bremner said he felt like lucky to be alive after landing up in Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.


Strathpuffer cyclist has 'silent killer' in sights for cause close to heart

Strathpuffer cyclist has 'silent killer' in sights for cause close to heart

Strathpuffer cyclist has 'silent killer' in sights for cause close to heart

11 January 2024

A man set for one of the most gruelling winter challenges on the planet will have 'a silent killer' in his sights as he grinds through the gears.


Easter Ross MP slams SNP counterparts over NHS dentistry debate absence

Easter Ross MP slams SNP counterparts over NHS dentistry debate absence

Easter Ross MP slams SNP counterparts over NHS dentistry debate absence

10 January 2024

An Easter Ross MP is claiming NHS dentistry 'is broken' and slammed his SNP counterparts for a no-show at a parliamentary debate.


Raigmore Hospital's £9 million maternity unit extension gets the green light

Raigmore Hospital's £9 million maternity unit extension gets the green light

Raigmore Hospital's £9 million maternity unit extension gets the green light

09 January 2024

But there are concerns about the otherwise welcome development related to recruitment, financing and centralisation of maternity care.


PICTURES: 'Great turnout' at Dingwall Puffin Pool Fun Run

PICTURES: 'Great turnout' at Dingwall Puffin Pool Fun Run

PICTURES: 'Great turnout' at Dingwall Puffin Pool Fun Run

08 January 2024

A Dingwall New Year fun run in aid of a local lifeline charity saw a great turnout of participants.


NHS HIGHLAND: Taking care of our feet is important for keeping us well

NHS HIGHLAND: Taking care of our feet is important for keeping us well

NHS HIGHLAND: Taking care of our feet is important for keeping us well

07 January 2024

The best shoes for avoiding falls are those that are high sided, with low heels, thin soles and good grip, says Dr Tim Allison.


Social enterprise to provide slow cookers for free cookery classes in Highlands

Social enterprise to provide slow cookers for free cookery classes in Highlands

Social enterprise to provide slow cookers for free cookery classes in Highlands

06 January 2024

Complimentary slow cookers will be provided to participants on a free cooking course run by New Start Highland.


HEALTH MATTERS: Courageous conversations can prevent pain for your family

HEALTH MATTERS: Courageous conversations can prevent pain for your family

HEALTH MATTERS: Courageous conversations can prevent pain for your family

06 January 2024

Not having Power of Attorney secured can create delays in accessing necessary services or being in hospital longer than required, says our columnist.


The outdoors is best way to de-stress, National Trust for Scotland survey shows

The outdoors is best way to de-stress, National Trust for Scotland survey shows

The outdoors is best way to de-stress, National Trust for Scotland survey shows

06 January 2024

Coastal walks are the most popular way to spend time outdoors in the Highlands, according to new research from the National Trust for Scotland.


NHS Highland best in Scotland at keeping pace with demands for gender services

NHS Highland best in Scotland at keeping pace with demands for gender services

NHS Highland best in Scotland at keeping pace with demands for gender services

05 January 2024

NHS Highland are keeping pace with the rate of referrals to gender identity services better than any other health board in Scotland, new data shows.


Cancer Research UK Race for Life set for Highland return – with half price offer

Cancer Research UK Race for Life set for Highland return – with half price offer

Cancer Research UK Race for Life set for Highland return – with half price offer

05 January 2024

Cancer Research UK has announced the return of its popular Race for Life event to the Highland in 2024 – with a half price offer for the New Year.


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