Health

Terri MacDonald (55) lost her son Ricki Wilson at the age of only 23 when he took an overdose after suffering long-term depression.

ANOTHER two positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland area in the past day, the latest Scottish Government figures show.

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A new Black Isle care home aims to become an integral part of the local community after opening its doors following a long campaign.

Ness Bridge will turn blue on Sunday as part of international efforts to raise awareness of the debilitating neurological condition Parkinson’s.

A FURTHER three Covid-19 infections have been reported across the NHS Highland area in the past day.

Members of the public anxious about seeking medical advice for non-Covid conditions are being urged to get the help they need.

ANOTHER two cases of the coronavirus have been detected across the NHS Highland area in the past day.

A young man’s life will not have been in vain, his parents have vowed, as they work to raise money for mental health charities following his death.

MORE than 5000 Covid cases have now been detected across the NHS Highland area since the pandemic began – after the milestone was reached at Easter.

Ambulance staff from across the north division have already raised more than £3,400 for the charity.

A planned bus gate through the grounds of Raigmore Hospital iwill deliver much-needed improvements to bus services, community leaders say.

It could take up to five years to fully implement recommendations for change at NHS Highland made in the wake of widespread bullying allegations.

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MORE than 2.5 million Scots have now received their first Covid vaccinations.

George Robinson (60), from Rhynie near Fearn, said he wanted to support the charity after two decades of suffering with mental health issues.

David Finlayson, Nick Finnigan and Kirk Tudhope will sit as non-executive directors.

A Ross-shire Covid-19 vaccination drive at an unusual venue resulted in another 900 people being vaccinated.

EASING Covid restrictions are not a licence to do what you like and you must follow the rules to protect yourself & others, the public has been urged.