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Highland Hospice bags £15k grant to improve bereavement service

Highland Hospice bags £15k grant to improve bereavement service

Highland Hospice bags £15k grant to improve bereavement service

18 December 2019

HIGHLAND Hospice is set to help more people suffering bereavement thanks to a £15,000 grant from Scotmid Co-operative.


Athletic endurance of Ross pals raises charity cash

Athletic endurance of Ross pals raises charity cash

Athletic endurance of Ross pals raises charity cash

15 December 2019

MONTHS of challenges for a very special charity has paid off to help fund life-changing therapy opportunities for children.


Beards for Bairns children's unit funding push signs up Ross County duo

Beards for Bairns children's unit funding push signs up Ross County duo

Beards for Bairns children's unit funding push signs up Ross County duo

12 December 2019

ROSS County fans are being urged to sprout beards this winter to help raise money for local sick children.


Tain Royal Academy sets the scene for Christmas craft fair

Tain Royal Academy sets the scene for Christmas craft fair

Tain Royal Academy sets the scene for Christmas craft fair

06 December 2019

A GROUP of Tain Royal Academy pupils has worked to organise a Christmas fair to benefit Highland Hospice.


Nurse stands down from children's unit role after 52-year career

Nurse stands down from children's unit role after 52-year career

Nurse stands down from children's unit role after 52-year career

05 December 2019

Tears were shed when 'Granny Hospital' hung up her nursing uniform for the last time last week.


New NHS Highland board chairman confirmed

New NHS Highland board chairman confirmed

New NHS Highland board chairman confirmed

04 December 2019

THE interim chairman of NHS Highland has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis, Scottish ministers have confirmed.


Appeal to public help NHS Highland with infection prevention and control

Appeal to public help NHS Highland with infection prevention and control

Appeal to public help NHS Highland with infection prevention and control

03 December 2019

NHS Highland is asking for the public to help reduce the spread of common winter viruses such as colds, flu, diarrhoea and vomiting.


Support for people with sensory impairment offered at Armed forces charity open day

Support for people with sensory impairment offered at Armed forces charity open day

Support for people with sensory impairment offered at Armed forces charity open day

02 December 2019

An armed forces charity's Welfare Centre in the Highland capital will host a Sensory Impairment Open Day this week.


Outdoor adventurers take Ross-shire to hearts on epic hike

Outdoor adventurers take Ross-shire to hearts on epic hike

Outdoor adventurers take Ross-shire to hearts on epic hike

30 November 2019

A DUO of outdoor adventurers have made their way across Ross-shire for a fundraising challenge.


Diabetes 'no limits' message inspires pupils at Ross-shire primary

Diabetes 'no limits' message inspires pupils at Ross-shire primary

Diabetes 'no limits' message inspires pupils at Ross-shire primary

28 November 2019

SPREADING the word on a much-misunderstood form of diabetes will help save lives and inspire sufferers to follow their dreams.


More parking spaces to open at biggest hospital in Highlands

More parking spaces to open at biggest hospital in Highlands

More parking spaces to open at biggest hospital in Highlands

27 November 2019

NHS Highland has revealed that work to boost parking capacity at Raigmore Hospital will begin by the end of this week.


NHS Highland tells bullying victims they will have to go through legal channels to get compensation

NHS Highland tells bullying victims they will have to go through legal channels to get compensation

NHS Highland tells bullying victims they will have to go through legal channels to get compensation

27 November 2019

NHS Highland has announced bullying victims seeking compensation will have to take the board to court or go through an employment tribunal.


Eyes have it: New degree to address growing eye health need

Eyes have it: New degree to address growing eye health need

Eyes have it: New degree to address growing eye health need

26 November 2019

The University of the Highlands and Islands will offer a new optometry programme to help meet demand for eyecare services.


Ward at city's Raigmore Hospital remains closed to new patients

Ward at city's Raigmore Hospital remains closed to new patients

Ward at city's Raigmore Hospital remains closed to new patients

25 November 2019

A ward at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness remains closed to new admissions due to patients with diarrhoea and/or vomiting.


Games, giggles and craic session aims to get men talking

Games, giggles and craic session aims to get men talking

Games, giggles and craic session aims to get men talking

25 November 2019

A SUPPORT group which was set up by a Black Isle couple is launching two new initiatives specifically aimed at helping men.


Dingwall Swimming Pool re-opening date still not known following further delays

Dingwall Swimming Pool re-opening date still not known following further delays

Dingwall Swimming Pool re-opening date still not known following further delays

24 November 2019

PEOPLE eager to get back in the swim at a Ross-shire leisure centre are still waiting to find out when they can take the plunge.


Care Inspectorate has generally positive report for care home

Care Inspectorate has generally positive report for care home

Care Inspectorate has generally positive report for care home

23 November 2019

AN Easter Ross care home for people with mental health problems received a positive report after its latest inspection .


Dingwall dementia resource centre flags drop-in day

Dingwall dementia resource centre flags drop-in day

Dingwall dementia resource centre flags drop-in day

22 November 2019

A Dingwall resource centre offering a lifeline to people and their families affected by dementia is planning a drop-in.


Community rallies round tragic Ross-shire lad Reece as care pod push hits halfway mark

Community rallies round tragic Ross-shire lad Reece as care pod push hits halfway mark

Community rallies round tragic Ross-shire lad Reece as care pod push hits halfway mark

22 November 2019

THE heartbreaking plight of a Ross-shire lad has galvanised a huge community push.


Pregnancy notes go digital as NHS Highland rolls out new system

Pregnancy notes go digital as NHS Highland rolls out new system

Pregnancy notes go digital as NHS Highland rolls out new system

18 November 2019

Pregnant women being cared for in NHS Highland will be able to access their maternity medical notes digitally.


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