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Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

05 January 2025

Scottish Government failures on social care are being blamed for landing the Highlands and Islands NHS with a £154 million bill over the last decade.


NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

04 January 2025

NHS Highland and Highland Council have agreed to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities.


Good luck remains prime factor for a healthy year ahead

Good luck remains prime factor for a healthy year ahead

Good luck remains prime factor for a healthy year ahead

04 January 2025

While Inverness’s Raigmore Hospital is under pressure, columnist Colin Campbell talks to a veteran nurse.


NHS Highland deals with mice, rats and bed bugs

NHS Highland deals with mice, rats and bed bugs

NHS Highland deals with mice, rats and bed bugs

03 January 2025

Situations included health workers having to grapple with a mouse nest in a nurse’s bedroom.


Three professors return to Highlands to open cutting-edge research centre

Three professors return to Highlands to open cutting-edge research centre

Three professors return to Highlands to open cutting-edge research centre

02 January 2025

The wound healing and lymphedema research centre is based at the Life Sciences Innovation Centre.


Black Isle pupil’s tumour plight inspires Strathpuffer push for Archie Foundation

Black Isle pupil’s tumour plight inspires Strathpuffer push for Archie Foundation

Black Isle pupil’s tumour plight inspires Strathpuffer push for Archie Foundation

02 January 2025

These Strathpuffer teams tackling the gruelling 24-hour endurance event have great motivation for their efforts.


Staff praised for ‘warm and positive’ relationships at Dingwall care home

Staff praised for ‘warm and positive’ relationships at Dingwall care home

Staff praised for ‘warm and positive’ relationships at Dingwall care home

02 January 2025

Staff at a Dingwall care home for the elderly have been praised for developing “warm and positive relationships” with residents.


What a lot they got - and now you can help LEJOG dynamic duo hit £30K dream

What a lot they got - and now you can help LEJOG dynamic duo hit £30K dream

What a lot they got - and now you can help LEJOG dynamic duo hit £30K dream

01 January 2025

Alan McLean, known for links to Ross Sutherland Rugby Club and HBS Ring, saddled up for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and the Alzheimer's Society.


Could you save a life in 2025?

Could you save a life in 2025?

Could you save a life in 2025?

01 January 2025

Will you make giving blood - or plasma - one of your new year resolutions?


£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

30 December 2024

A service that helps NHS Highland cut hospital waiting lists is being hailed as a £1 million success.


590 donations made to Highland News and Media blood appeal - so far!

590 donations made to Highland News and Media blood appeal - so far!

590 donations made to Highland News and Media blood appeal - so far!

28 December 2024

Just weeks into our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign almost 600 big-hearted heroes have come forward so far - including leading Highland businesses.


MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

27 December 2024

A multi-million pound rise in anti-diabetes medication spending at NHS Highland highlights the need tor better prevention measures, an MSP has argued.


Cromarty teenager shares experience of losing cousin to suicide

Cromarty teenager shares experience of losing cousin to suicide

Cromarty teenager shares experience of losing cousin to suicide

27 December 2024

Orlagh MacIver, has opened up alongside her mum Sarah in a new Mikeysline podcast titled Speaking of Suicide.


Care home receives glowing praise from inspector

Care home receives glowing praise from inspector

Care home receives glowing praise from inspector

27 December 2024

A Wester Ross care home has received a thumbs-up from inspectors following a surprise visit.


NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

27 December 2024

NHS Highland has been accused of “unacceptable” failures in tackling waiting lists for children needing mental health treatment.


CHRISTMAS DAY WORKERS: We speak to the caring souls who give up family time on the big day for the good of others

CHRISTMAS DAY WORKERS: We speak to the caring souls who give up family time on the big day for the good of others

CHRISTMAS DAY WORKERS: We speak to the caring souls who give up family time on the big day for the good of others

24 December 2024

For many of us, it will live up to the traditional warm and family-friendly billing, but for others December 25 is all in a day’s work


‘Open and positive culture’ at Black Isle care service praised after unplanned inspection

‘Open and positive culture’ at Black Isle care service praised after unplanned inspection

‘Open and positive culture’ at Black Isle care service praised after unplanned inspection

24 December 2024

A Black Isle support service has been praised for its management, staff team and attention to wellbeing after a snap inspection.


‘Really humbling’ - hockey club members band together for blood donation

‘Really humbling’ - hockey club members band together for blood donation

‘Really humbling’ - hockey club members band together for blood donation

21 December 2024

“I’ve always wanted to give blood, but life has had a habit of getting in the way.”


‘Do something incredible’: 12 ways blood donation can help at Christmas - or any time

‘Do something incredible’: 12 ways blood donation can help at Christmas - or any time

‘Do something incredible’: 12 ways blood donation can help at Christmas - or any time

19 December 2024

Christmas is nearly upon us and you may very well still be looking for gifts that are a little out of the ordinary.


Bid for National Insurance exemption for struggling north care homes

Bid for National Insurance exemption for struggling north care homes

Bid for National Insurance exemption for struggling north care homes

18 December 2024

Highland Council unanimously backs the move after region lost 218 beds in two years.


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