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POLL: Do you think that under 18 year olds should be offered the Covid vaccine as a matter of urgency?

POLL: Do you think that under 18 year olds should be offered the Covid vaccine as a matter of urgency?

POLL: Do you think that under 18 year olds should be offered the Covid vaccine as a matter of urgency?

29 July 2021

Or should vaccinations only be given to adults?


Highlands sees '1000% Covid surge' in six weeks

Highlands sees '1000% Covid surge' in six weeks

Highlands sees '1000% Covid surge' in six weeks

27 July 2021

MP Jamie Stone has urged tourists to "act with caution" after analysis showed a 1000 per cent increase in Highland Covid cases in the past six weeks.


Four million milestone reached in Covid vaccine programme

Four million milestone reached in Covid vaccine programme

Four million milestone reached in Covid vaccine programme

27 July 2021

A MAJOR milestone has been reached in the fight against Covid-19 in Scotland – after the four millionth first-dose of the vaccine was administered.


Council convener battling Lymes Disease after tick bite

Council convener battling Lymes Disease after tick bite

Council convener battling Lymes Disease after tick bite

27 July 2021

Highland councillor Bill Lobban has posted a graphic warning about the dangers of tick bites after an attack this week.


Plea for donors to come forward for the Inverness blood bank

Plea for donors to come forward for the Inverness blood bank

Plea for donors to come forward for the Inverness blood bank

26 July 2021

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) has issued a call for help in a bid to prevent running out of supplies.


Fifty-six fresh Covid cases reported

Fifty-six fresh Covid cases reported

Fifty-six fresh Covid cases reported

26 July 2021

ANOTHER 56 positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland region in the past 24 hours.


'Even if we forget about Covid, Covid will not forget about us'

'Even if we forget about Covid, Covid will not forget about us'

'Even if we forget about Covid, Covid will not forget about us'

25 July 2021

It's understandable that some people end up confused about Covid – but there are simple things that everyone can do to help the situation.


'I'm just so grateful and moved by everyone who has come to my help and donated'

'I'm just so grateful and moved by everyone who has come to my help and donated'

'I'm just so grateful and moved by everyone who has come to my help and donated'

24 July 2021

A Conon Bridge woman living in constant pain and chasing a £50,000 target to privately fund an operation has thanked people for their support to date.


Highland coach company gives boost to parents of sick kids

Highland coach company gives boost to parents of sick kids

Highland coach company gives boost to parents of sick kids

23 July 2021

D&E Coaches has presented 500 family tickets to Archie Highland.


NHS Highland Covid total increases by 73

NHS Highland Covid total increases by 73

NHS Highland Covid total increases by 73

23 July 2021

ANOTHER 73 cases of Covid-19 have been registered across the NHS Highland area in the past day.


Wild swimming safety plea issued

Wild swimming safety plea issued

Wild swimming safety plea issued

23 July 2021

DON'T underestimate the dangers that come with wild swimming, a Highland MSP has warned.


Seventy-one new coronavirus infections detected

Seventy-one new coronavirus infections detected

Seventy-one new coronavirus infections detected

22 July 2021

ANOTHER 71 fresh positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland health board area.


University of the Highlands and Islands appoints new nursing and midwifery leader

University of the Highlands and Islands appoints new nursing and midwifery leader

University of the Highlands and Islands appoints new nursing and midwifery leader

22 July 2021

The University of the Highlands and Islands has appointed Dr Nicola Carey as the new leader for its department of nursing and midwifery


Almost 100 new Covid cases detected

Almost 100 new Covid cases detected

Almost 100 new Covid cases detected

21 July 2021

NINETY-eight new positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland area in the past day.


Highland nursing student selected for prestigious leadership programme

Highland nursing student selected for prestigious leadership programme

Highland nursing student selected for prestigious leadership programme

21 July 2021

Nursing student Emilie Quine has been selected for a prestigious programme for future health profession leaders


Charity urges caution as mercury rises

Charity urges caution as mercury rises

Charity urges caution as mercury rises

20 July 2021

Age Scotland is asking people to look out for older relatives and friends as the heatwave sweeps the country.


Covid hospital patients numbers at highest level since March

Covid hospital patients numbers at highest level since March

Covid hospital patients numbers at highest level since March

20 July 2021

MORE people are being treated for Covid-19 in NHS Highland hospitals than at any point since early March.


Fish firm gives hearty endorsement to charity's cholesterol drive

Fish firm gives hearty endorsement to charity's cholesterol drive

Fish firm gives hearty endorsement to charity's cholesterol drive

18 July 2021

A FISH processor that exports to the world from Dingwall has hooked up with the UK's only cholesterol charity to help prevent early disease and death.


'Race against time' plea for help by pain-ravaged Ross woman

'Race against time' plea for help by pain-ravaged Ross woman

'Race against time' plea for help by pain-ravaged Ross woman

17 July 2021

A ROSS-SHIRE woman who believes a rare spinal nerve condition is to blame for leaving her in constant agony is crowdfunding for help.


Ross care home gets verdict after unannounced inspectors' visit

Ross care home gets verdict after unannounced inspectors' visit

Ross care home gets verdict after unannounced inspectors' visit

17 July 2021

A care home in Invergordon has received a "good" report from care inspectors.


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