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'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.


Covid-19 jab no-shows leave Ross practice medics 'disappointed'

Covid-19 jab no-shows leave Ross practice medics 'disappointed'

Covid-19 jab no-shows leave Ross practice medics 'disappointed'

16 July 2021

One in five patients in an Easter Ross medical practice's Covid-19 vaccination clinic failed to turn up this week.


'Train wreck' warning over Covid-19 opening up as case numbers rise

'Train wreck' warning over Covid-19 opening up as case numbers rise

'Train wreck' warning over Covid-19 opening up as case numbers rise

16 July 2021

A SHARP rise in UK-wide Covid cases has prompted concerns England's opening up from Monday could be "quite the train wreck", a Highland GP has said.


Let's talk about mental health, says sister of Highland man who took his own life

Let's talk about mental health, says sister of Highland man who took his own life

Let's talk about mental health, says sister of Highland man who took his own life

16 July 2021

The sister of a man who took his own life is urging people to speak more openly about their mental health.


Inspection report on Raigmore Hospital's Covid-19 efforts published after unannounced visit

Inspection report on Raigmore Hospital's Covid-19 efforts published after unannounced visit

Inspection report on Raigmore Hospital's Covid-19 efforts published after unannounced visit

15 July 2021

Inspectors have praised the Highlands' main hospital for its efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 after an unannounced visit.


Highland health chief: 'It really means a lot to us when we hear from people like you'

Highland health chief: 'It really means a lot to us when we hear from people like you'

Highland health chief: 'It really means a lot to us when we hear from people like you'

14 July 2021

A caring Easter Ross lass who wrote to thank health staff for “never thinking of giving up” during the coronavirus pandemic has touched hearts.


Tributes paid to dad who died on Torridon

Tributes paid to dad who died on Torridon

Tributes paid to dad who died on Torridon

13 July 2021

Terry Butterworth was an experienced fellsman.


Raigmore hospital no longer on 'code black'

Raigmore hospital no longer on 'code black'

Raigmore hospital no longer on 'code black'

12 July 2021

In spite of heavy demand at the weekend, NHS Highland has reassessed its situation.


New parents encouraged to apply for baby payments

New parents encouraged to apply for baby payments

New parents encouraged to apply for baby payments

12 July 2021

Payments of £40 per month are available for eligible families.


Health Matters: Set your sights on getting regular eye health checks

Health Matters: Set your sights on getting regular eye health checks

Health Matters: Set your sights on getting regular eye health checks

11 July 2021

Covid-19 has largely dominated our health concerns, but have you given much thought about your wider health, including your eyesight?


Black Isle music festival plan unveiled

Black Isle music festival plan unveiled

Black Isle music festival plan unveiled

10 July 2021

A ROSS woman keen to help millions of others hit by the agonising condition she suffered has unveiled plans for a music festival on the Black Isle.


Covid-19 cases increase by 100 in NHS Highland area

Covid-19 cases increase by 100 in NHS Highland area

Covid-19 cases increase by 100 in NHS Highland area

09 July 2021

One-hundred new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland area in the last 24 hours.


Meet the Highland team helping curb coronavirus spread

Meet the Highland team helping curb coronavirus spread

Meet the Highland team helping curb coronavirus spread

09 July 2021

A Highland contact tracing team is playing an important role battling the new Covid-19 variant – and the public has a big part to play.


'Exceptional' health staff the bedrock of Highland Code Black recovery bid

'Exceptional' health staff the bedrock of Highland Code Black recovery bid

'Exceptional' health staff the bedrock of Highland Code Black recovery bid

09 July 2021

A ROSS-SHIRE MSP who is also in charge of public health for the Scottish Government has called on the public to help stretched services survive.


Covid total rises by another 104 across NHS Highland

Covid total rises by another 104 across NHS Highland

Covid total rises by another 104 across NHS Highland

08 July 2021

ANOTHER 104 people have tested positive for Covid-19 across the NHS Highland area in the past day.


Drop-in coronavirus vaccination clinics for first dose

Drop-in coronavirus vaccination clinics for first dose

Drop-in coronavirus vaccination clinics for first dose

08 July 2021

All adults aged between 18 and 39 are now being invited forward to get their first dose of the coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine.


Highland Covid-19 vaccination drop-in clinics target 18-39 age group

Highland Covid-19 vaccination drop-in clinics target 18-39 age group

Highland Covid-19 vaccination drop-in clinics target 18-39 age group

08 July 2021

A major push gets under way this weekend to offer Covid-19 vaccinations at drop-in clinics.


Ross County’s Steven Ferguson is latest Mikeysline ambassador

Ross County’s Steven Ferguson is latest Mikeysline ambassador

Ross County’s Steven Ferguson is latest Mikeysline ambassador

07 July 2021

The Highland mental health charity has announced the leading figure from the Scottish Premiership as its new ambassador.


Eighty-three new Covid infections detected

Eighty-three new Covid infections detected

Eighty-three new Covid infections detected

06 July 2021

ANOTHER 83 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed across the NHS Highland health board area.


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