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Army poised to aid Highland ambulance service

Army poised to aid Highland ambulance service

Army poised to aid Highland ambulance service

22 September 2021

MILITARY personnel could be used across the Highlands and in Inverness to ease pressure on the Scottish Ambulance Service.


Highland GP issues warning over impact of 'relentless negativity' on primary care

Highland GP issues warning over impact of 'relentless negativity' on primary care

Highland GP issues warning over impact of 'relentless negativity' on primary care

22 September 2021

False claims about patients being unable to see GPs is having a negative impact on morale in the primary care sector.


MSP calls on Government to set target date

MSP calls on Government to set target date

MSP calls on Government to set target date

21 September 2021

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain is calling on the SNP Government to set a target date for the return of normal face-to-face GP services.


Tain and Fearn practice outlines flu jab plans

Tain and Fearn practice outlines flu jab plans

Tain and Fearn practice outlines flu jab plans

19 September 2021

An Easter Ross medical practice is to use the model used for its Covid vaccine clinics for forthcoming flu jabs.


'Watcha got cookin'?' – young Highland cancer survivor shares favourite recipe with top chefs and celebrities

'Watcha got cookin'?' – young Highland cancer survivor shares favourite recipe with top chefs and celebrities

'Watcha got cookin'?' – young Highland cancer survivor shares favourite recipe with top chefs and celebrities

19 September 2021

A young cancer survivor will showcase her favourite recipes alongside top chefs and celebrities in support of a national charity fundraiser.


Memory Walk: 'When I was diagnosed, I was actually lost, it was a very sad time for me'

Memory Walk: 'When I was diagnosed, I was actually lost, it was a very sad time for me'

Memory Walk: 'When I was diagnosed, I was actually lost, it was a very sad time for me'

19 September 2021

A Highland woman who is taking part in Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk this weekend is urging others to follow in her footsteps.


'We talk about football and death – nothing is taboo and we have a laugh'

'We talk about football and death – nothing is taboo and we have a laugh'

'We talk about football and death – nothing is taboo and we have a laugh'

18 September 2021

'Her Royal Highness heard from the Men’s Group how they have been helped to take back control and start to live well with cancer'.


Mobile Covid testing units to open in Inverness and Alness next week

Mobile Covid testing units to open in Inverness and Alness next week

Mobile Covid testing units to open in Inverness and Alness next week

17 September 2021

Rapid Covid-19 community testing will be available in Inverness and Alness throughout next week.


Ross-shire patient: 'When I heard I would be operated on using the robot I was quite excited'

Ross-shire patient: 'When I heard I would be operated on using the robot I was quite excited'

Ross-shire patient: 'When I heard I would be operated on using the robot I was quite excited'

16 September 2021

THE first robotic-assisted operations at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness have delighted medics and patient.


Covid-19 Testalot unit rolls into Ross-shire village

Covid-19 Testalot unit rolls into Ross-shire village

Covid-19 Testalot unit rolls into Ross-shire village

13 September 2021

The community testing programme aims to encourage twice weekly testing to limit spread of the virus as much as possible.


Covid-19 vaccination drop-in clinic tomorrow in Easter Ross town

Covid-19 vaccination drop-in clinic tomorrow in Easter Ross town

Covid-19 vaccination drop-in clinic tomorrow in Easter Ross town

12 September 2021

People living in Tain and district are being invited to a drop-in Covid-19 vaccination clinic taking place tomorrow.


HEALTH MATTERS: With Covid still a threat, we need to be sensible and kind to others

HEALTH MATTERS: With Covid still a threat, we need to be sensible and kind to others

HEALTH MATTERS: With Covid still a threat, we need to be sensible and kind to others

12 September 2021

With Covid somewhat less in the headlines than it has been over past months, we are still seeing many people testing positive, writes Dr Tim Allison.


Confusion over Easter Ross follow-up Covid jag sparks anger

Confusion over Easter Ross follow-up Covid jag sparks anger

Confusion over Easter Ross follow-up Covid jag sparks anger

11 September 2021

AN Easter Ross woman anxious to receive her second Covid jag was told she could attend a clinic in Wick or Inverness.


Ross mum: 'NHS Highland need to come clean and tell us the truth'

Ross mum: 'NHS Highland need to come clean and tell us the truth'

Ross mum: 'NHS Highland need to come clean and tell us the truth'

11 September 2021

PARENTS of an Easter Ross child whose operation was cancelled at the 11th hour are calling on NHS Highland to "come clean".


TRNSMIT festival 'good experiment for the true value of lateral flow tests'

TRNSMIT festival 'good experiment for the true value of lateral flow tests'

TRNSMIT festival 'good experiment for the true value of lateral flow tests'

11 September 2021

TODAY's TRNSMT festival in Glasgow will be a good experiment in the true value of lateral flow tests for Covid-19, a Highland GP has said.


Football rivals Ross County and Inverness Caledonian Thistle put on a united front on World Suicide Prevention Day

Football rivals Ross County and Inverness Caledonian Thistle put on a united front on World Suicide Prevention Day

Football rivals Ross County and Inverness Caledonian Thistle put on a united front on World Suicide Prevention Day

10 September 2021

A football rivalry has been kicked into touch as clubs unite to support mental health charity Mikeysline on World Suicide Prevention Day.


'Vaccination fatigue' plea from GP amid twin winter threat to health system of Covid and flu

'Vaccination fatigue' plea from GP amid twin winter threat to health system of Covid and flu

'Vaccination fatigue' plea from GP amid twin winter threat to health system of Covid and flu

10 September 2021

A Highland GP cautioning people against 'vaccination fatigue' amid fears of a twin threat to the health system over winter.


NHS Highland: Unprecedented pressure impacting on staff availability as director appeals to public for support

NHS Highland: Unprecedented pressure impacting on staff availability as director appeals to public for support

NHS Highland: Unprecedented pressure impacting on staff availability as director appeals to public for support

10 September 2021

NHS Highland asks for the public's continued support.


Ross County and Caley Thistle team up to back Mikeysline

Ross County and Caley Thistle team up to back Mikeysline

Ross County and Caley Thistle team up to back Mikeysline

10 September 2021

Ross County has teamed up with Highland rivals Caley Thistle to raise awareness of mental health charity Mikeysline on World Suicide Prevention Day.


Ross medical group outlines flu jag plans while it awaits Covid booster guidance

Ross medical group outlines flu jag plans while it awaits Covid booster guidance

Ross medical group outlines flu jag plans while it awaits Covid booster guidance

09 September 2021

A Ross-shire medical practice is making preparations for flu vaccination clinics while it awaits an official decision on Covid boosters.


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