Home   Categories   Grid

Health

Back to all categories

Tain support hub on agenda as young people lead change in mental health support

Tain support hub on agenda as young people lead change in mental health support

Tain support hub on agenda as young people lead change in mental health support

15 November 2021

Members of the youth parliament have set up meetings across the Highlands to improve mental health resources for young people.


ASK THE DOC: With less sunlight around, how can I ensure I get enough vitamin D?

ASK THE DOC: With less sunlight around, how can I ensure I get enough vitamin D?

ASK THE DOC: With less sunlight around, how can I ensure I get enough vitamin D?

14 November 2021

How can I make sure I'm getting enough vitamin D as the nights get darker?


VET TALK: Itchy Daisy had fleas – here's what needed done

VET TALK: Itchy Daisy had fleas – here's what needed done

VET TALK: Itchy Daisy had fleas – here's what needed done

13 November 2021

Daisy was a beautiful, long-haired cat brought into the clinic as her owners had noted her scratching herself repeatedly.


HEALTH MATTERS: NHS is part of pollution problem but can play its part in the 'cure'

HEALTH MATTERS: NHS is part of pollution problem but can play its part in the 'cure'

HEALTH MATTERS: NHS is part of pollution problem but can play its part in the 'cure'

13 November 2021

These stats might surprise you...


Highland blood bikes charity receives motorcycles' boost

Highland blood bikes charity receives motorcycles' boost

Highland blood bikes charity receives motorcycles' boost

13 November 2021

Highland and Islands Blood Bikes (HAIBB) has received two new motorcycles.


Ross medical group outlines Covid-19 booster plans

Ross medical group outlines Covid-19 booster plans

Ross medical group outlines Covid-19 booster plans

11 November 2021

A Ross-shire medical group has outlined its plans for Covid boosters as it works through priority age and risk groups.


GPs hit out at NHS Highland over handling of Covid booster programme

GPs hit out at NHS Highland over handling of Covid booster programme

GPs hit out at NHS Highland over handling of Covid booster programme

05 November 2021

The Aultbea and Gairloch Medical Practice says NHS Highland failed to respond to repeated offers to help.


Covid halts evening use of Avoch PS

Covid halts evening use of Avoch PS

Covid halts evening use of Avoch PS

03 November 2021

Community use of Avoch Primary on Black Isle is being stopped for two weeks due to significant surge in Covid cases.


Running of Easter Ross medical group set to be taken over by NHS Highland

Running of Easter Ross medical group set to be taken over by NHS Highland

Running of Easter Ross medical group set to be taken over by NHS Highland

03 November 2021

NHS Highland says the health board will take over the responsibility for running Alness and Invergordon Medical Group from next April.


University of the Highlands and Islands holds open days for budding nurses, optometrists and dental professionals

University of the Highlands and Islands holds open days for budding nurses, optometrists and dental professionals

University of the Highlands and Islands holds open days for budding nurses, optometrists and dental professionals

31 October 2021

The University of the Highlands and Islands is holding open days for people considering careers in nursing, optometry and dental therapy


ASK THE DOC: ‘Tell me about menopause’

ASK THE DOC: ‘Tell me about menopause’

ASK THE DOC: ‘Tell me about menopause’

30 October 2021

Our Ask The Doc series discusses an issue that affects many yet is not widely discussed.


Easter Ross Covid-19 booster clinic concerns prompt NHS Highland pledge

Easter Ross Covid-19 booster clinic concerns prompt NHS Highland pledge

Easter Ross Covid-19 booster clinic concerns prompt NHS Highland pledge

30 October 2021

Some people were left hanging on the phone for up to 40 minutes.


Ross nurse's Munro climb tribute to late brother touches hearts and boosts suicide awareness

Ross nurse's Munro climb tribute to late brother touches hearts and boosts suicide awareness

Ross nurse's Munro climb tribute to late brother touches hearts and boosts suicide awareness

29 October 2021

A Ross-shire nurse has touched hearts and boosted good causes with an inspirational mountain-climbing challenge inspired by her brother.


‘Can the pharmacy help me with my condition?’

‘Can the pharmacy help me with my condition?’

‘Can the pharmacy help me with my condition?’

27 October 2021

Our Ask The Doc series helps you to understand what the community pharmacy can do for you.


Ross-shire defibrillator registration drive 'could save lives'

Ross-shire defibrillator registration drive 'could save lives'

Ross-shire defibrillator registration drive 'could save lives'

26 October 2021

A push to include details of existing defibrillators on a national network will help ambulance staff save lives, supporters of a new campaign say.


Help ease pressure in NHS services

Help ease pressure in NHS services

Help ease pressure in NHS services

25 October 2021

Health and social care services from NHS Highland have been under unprecedented levels of demand over the past week.


Ross-shire medical group issues flu jab clinic appeal to over-65s

Ross-shire medical group issues flu jab clinic appeal to over-65s

Ross-shire medical group issues flu jab clinic appeal to over-65s

22 October 2021

A ROSS-SHIRE medical group has asked anyone aged over 65 on its list who wants a flu jab but hasn't yet been contacted about it to get in touch.


University of the Highlands and Islands holds open days for budding nurses, optometrists and dental professionals

University of the Highlands and Islands holds open days for budding nurses, optometrists and dental professionals

University of the Highlands and Islands holds open days for budding nurses, optometrists and dental professionals

21 October 2021

The University of the Highlands and Islands is holding open days for people considering careers in nursing, optometry and dental therapy


Coronavirus booster and flu vaccine update

Coronavirus booster and flu vaccine update

Coronavirus booster and flu vaccine update

21 October 2021

The uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine programme in NHS Highland has been excellent and many are now keen to get their next jabs.


ASK THE DOC: Can I avoid norovirus – and what is it exactly?

ASK THE DOC: Can I avoid norovirus – and what is it exactly?

ASK THE DOC: Can I avoid norovirus – and what is it exactly?

16 October 2021

The doctor answers questions from readers.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More