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Scotland's chief medical resigns after breaking her own official guidance

Scotland's chief medical resigns after breaking her own official guidance

Scotland's chief medical resigns after breaking her own official guidance

06 April 2020

The chief medical officer of Scotland Dr Catherine Calderwood has resigned from the government after twice travelling to her second home.


Safety assurances over NHS respirators over expiry date

Safety assurances over NHS respirators over expiry date

Safety assurances over NHS respirators over expiry date

05 April 2020

An additional 1.5 million protective respirators have been brought back into use despite recently passing their expiry date.


Recorded coronavirus cases in Highlands continue to grow

Recorded coronavirus cases in Highlands continue to grow

Recorded coronavirus cases in Highlands continue to grow

05 April 2020

The daily number of people in the Highlands who have tested positive for coronavirus continues to grow.


First Minister speaks about emotional impact of coronavirus and lockdown

First Minister speaks about emotional impact of coronavirus and lockdown

First Minister speaks about emotional impact of coronavirus and lockdown

05 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken about the emotional impact that Covid-19 has had on her.


NHS Highland agrees to bullying compensation in landmark moment

NHS Highland agrees to bullying compensation in landmark moment

NHS Highland agrees to bullying compensation in landmark moment

05 April 2020

NHS Highland has agreed to a comprehensive programme of compensation and support for victims of bullying.


Highland Hospice beds' upgrade provides boost for local coronavirus fight

Highland Hospice beds' upgrade provides boost for local coronavirus fight

Highland Hospice beds' upgrade provides boost for local coronavirus fight

05 April 2020

Six beds at Highland Hospice have been upgraded – and the older beds have been donated to NHS Highland to help respond to the coronavirus.


More than a dozen more Highland coronavirus cases as national death toll increases by 46

More than a dozen more Highland coronavirus cases as national death toll increases by 46

More than a dozen more Highland coronavirus cases as national death toll increases by 46

04 April 2020

Thirteen more people in the Highlands have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours.


Haven Centre plans clear crucial hurdle

Haven Centre plans clear crucial hurdle

Haven Centre plans clear crucial hurdle

04 April 2020

A bold vision to develop a pioneering centre in Inverness has taken a major step forward with the granting of planning permission.


Cancer Research UK advice for cancer patients and their families

Cancer Research UK advice for cancer patients and their families

Cancer Research UK advice for cancer patients and their families

03 April 2020

Cancer Research UK is constantly updating its website with information for people with cancer and their families.


'You won't be forgotten during crisis', Highland Council promises remote and rural communities

'You won't be forgotten during crisis', Highland Council promises remote and rural communities

'You won't be forgotten during crisis', Highland Council promises remote and rural communities

03 April 2020

RESIDENTS living in more remote parts of the Highlands will not be forgotten during the coronavirus lockdown, the council has promised.


Tourism body sends virtual hug to people during pandemic with new video message

Tourism body sends virtual hug to people during pandemic with new video message

Tourism body sends virtual hug to people during pandemic with new video message

03 April 2020

VisitScotland has sent a virtual hug to fans of Scotland with a heart-warming film asking them to dream about visits – but not to travel until later.


Seven more registered Highland coronavirus cases as national death toll goes up by 46

Seven more registered Highland coronavirus cases as national death toll goes up by 46

Seven more registered Highland coronavirus cases as national death toll goes up by 46

03 April 2020

Seven more people in the Highlands have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours.


Theatre staff working on new coronavirus helpline praise community-spirit of callers

Theatre staff working on new coronavirus helpline praise community-spirit of callers

Theatre staff working on new coronavirus helpline praise community-spirit of callers

03 April 2020

EDEN Court staff who have been manning Highland Council's new coronavirus helpline have praised the volume of callers ringing up to offer help.


Police chief praises good behaviour as one Covid-19 penalty notice issued in Highlands

Police chief praises good behaviour as one Covid-19 penalty notice issued in Highlands

Police chief praises good behaviour as one Covid-19 penalty notice issued in Highlands

03 April 2020

JUST one fixed penalty notice has been issued by police in the Highlands since they were given new powers to enforce coronavirus lockdown measures.


New health body appoints former Highland Council chief executive

New health body appoints former Highland Council chief executive

New health body appoints former Highland Council chief executive

03 April 2020

The former chief executive of Highland Council has been appointed to a new agency aimed at reforming the approach to the nation’s health challenges.


Iconic Highland landmark turns blue in show of support for NHS staff battling coronavirus

Iconic Highland landmark turns blue in show of support for NHS staff battling coronavirus

Iconic Highland landmark turns blue in show of support for NHS staff battling coronavirus

03 April 2020

The iconic Glenfinnan viaduct joined landmarks across the UK turning blue to show public support for NHS staff treating coronavirus patients.


NHS Highland denies any grounds for concerns about patient safety at New Craigs Hospital

NHS Highland denies any grounds for concerns about patient safety at New Craigs Hospital

NHS Highland denies any grounds for concerns about patient safety at New Craigs Hospital

02 April 2020

NHS Highland has dismissed suggestions by a campaign group that cuts at New Craigs Hospital are compromising staff and patient safety.


One in five Highland employees paid less than the real living wage

One in five Highland employees paid less than the real living wage

One in five Highland employees paid less than the real living wage

02 April 2020

Almost one in five Highland employees, including vital key workers during the coronavirus crisis, are earning below the real living wage.


Sharp rise in Covid-19 deaths in Scotland

Sharp rise in Covid-19 deaths in Scotland

Sharp rise in Covid-19 deaths in Scotland

02 April 2020

A FURTHER 50 coronavirus deaths were announced in Scotland on Thursday – taking the total to 126 since the outbreak began.


Highlands cannot afford to be complacent about coronavirus, region’s medical chiefs warn

Highlands cannot afford to be complacent about coronavirus, region’s medical chiefs warn

Highlands cannot afford to be complacent about coronavirus, region’s medical chiefs warn

02 April 2020

Lockdown may be slowing coronavirus spread, but the Highlands is almost certainly just a week behind the central belt when it comes to the statistics.


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