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‘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.


Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

18 December 2024

People who rely on repeat medication are being reminded that they need to plan ahead for the upcoming holiday season.


‘Terrifying’ Highland journey should be experienced by First Minister

‘Terrifying’ Highland journey should be experienced by First Minister

‘Terrifying’ Highland journey should be experienced by First Minister

16 December 2024

First Minister John Swinney has been invited to travel between Caithness and Inverness to see what patients experience travelling for healthcare.


Wester Ross family’s tragic loss set to help child bereavement service

Wester Ross family’s tragic loss set to help child bereavement service

Wester Ross family’s tragic loss set to help child bereavement service

16 December 2024

“It was life-changing for us and I felt I carried my own grief as well as hers as she was so young.”


Pioneering end-of-life care treatment initiative ‘must continue’, urges hospice head amid funding concerns

Pioneering end-of-life care treatment initiative ‘must continue’, urges hospice head amid funding concerns

Pioneering end-of-life care treatment initiative ‘must continue’, urges hospice head amid funding concerns

15 December 2024

Funding for a pioneering Highland scheme, which is helping people receive end-of-life care at home while freeing up A&E beds, only runs until spring.


Far from selfish, a break proved to be absolutely vital for this unpaid carer

Far from selfish, a break proved to be absolutely vital for this unpaid carer

Far from selfish, a break proved to be absolutely vital for this unpaid carer

14 December 2024

Our columnist Karen Anderson has shared why her first holiday abroad in 24 years was a personal milestone.


Mum arranges shock Radio 1 live doorstepping for sisters who gave ‘incredible love’ to tragic North Kessock 10 year old

Mum arranges shock Radio 1 live doorstepping for sisters who gave ‘incredible love’ to tragic North Kessock 10 year old

Mum arranges shock Radio 1 live doorstepping for sisters who gave ‘incredible love’ to tragic North Kessock 10 year old

13 December 2024

Two Highland sisters who showed “incredible love” for their terminally ill little brother have been doorstepped by millions of Radio 1 listeners.


Non-executive director vacancies set to arise on High Life Highland main and trading boards

Non-executive director vacancies set to arise on High Life Highland main and trading boards

Non-executive director vacancies set to arise on High Life Highland main and trading boards

13 December 2024

High Life Highland has announced plans to appoint new non-executive directors to its boards.


Council agrees to change health board model

Council agrees to change health board model

Council agrees to change health board model

13 December 2024

The Highland health board was unique in its adoption of a lead agency model, which gave different powers to each authority.


Highland donors needed to give life-saving plasma donations

Highland donors needed to give life-saving plasma donations

Highland donors needed to give life-saving plasma donations

13 December 2024

One of the components of blood, plasma can be used for a range of treatments, including boosting the immune system of cancer sufferers.


‘The most supportive and friendly course I have ever been on’

‘The most supportive and friendly course I have ever been on’

‘The most supportive and friendly course I have ever been on’

10 December 2024

The programme equips participants with the skills to recognise, understand and respond to mental health challenges, including suicide risk.


Breast cancer survivor turned charity hiker treks across the Himalayas to raise £11k for awareness charity CoppaFeel!

Breast cancer survivor turned charity hiker treks across the Himalayas to raise £11k for awareness charity CoppaFeel!

Breast cancer survivor turned charity hiker treks across the Himalayas to raise £11k for awareness charity CoppaFeel!

08 December 2024

Inverness-born Gemma McMullan tackled an arduous five-day trek across the Himalayas to raise money for the charity.


NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

07 December 2024

Think about how we can look after ourselves as well as those around us, family, friends and neighbours, says our columnist.


‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

07 December 2024

Far north MSP Maree Todd acknowledged that rural communities are facing “critical challenges” after a report said basic rights were not being met.


Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘Donors saved our child, we’ll never forget that’

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘Donors saved our child, we’ll never forget that’

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘Donors saved our child, we’ll never forget that’

07 December 2024

A mum will be forever grateful to the blood donors who helped ensure supplies were there when her four-year-old daughter badly needed them.


'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

06 December 2024

The hospice said it “simply could not run” without the wonderful army of volunteers who help make it such a force for good in the Highlands.


Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to boost blood donations

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to boost blood donations

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to boost blood donations

06 December 2024

Launched last week our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign aims to secure 5000 donations of blood in the Highlands and Moray.


Holyrood told some Highland women ‘lost their fertility’ due to ‘barbaric’ lack of access to Raigmore

Holyrood told some Highland women ‘lost their fertility’ due to ‘barbaric’ lack of access to Raigmore

Holyrood told some Highland women ‘lost their fertility’ due to ‘barbaric’ lack of access to Raigmore

05 December 2024

Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton called on First Minister John Swinney for action.


Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘I have to do what I can to give back’

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘I have to do what I can to give back’

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘I have to do what I can to give back’

05 December 2024

A nurse has spoken of her drive to give blood, driven both by personal and professional experience.


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