Health

NHS board members approve hospital name, saying it makes common sense

A BLACK Isle schoolgirl has been sharing her experience of autism through a series of videos posted by the secondary she attends.

Plans to transform an unused ward into a base for community midwives also includes new office space for the national Mental Health Tribunal Service.

The figures show that between October 1 and December 31 2020, just 70.2 per cent of cancer patients were treated within the 62 day standard.

As NHS 24 prepares for the busy Easter holiday, people across Scotland are encouraged to take small steps to make a big difference to their health.

ANOTHER seven Covid-19 infections have been detected across NHS Highland, the latest update from the Scottish Government has revealed.

A COMMUNITY project helping people to get out and about safely in a beautiful part of Ross-shire has got off to a good start.

Our guide to the coronavirus restrictions easing over the coming weeks and months

ANOTHER two coronavirus infections were recorded across NHS Highland in the past day.

TECHNICAL problems with a mobile unit used for breast screening checks for women in Ross-shire has prompted NHS Highland to rearrange appointments.

NHS 24 is reminding people who take regular medication to make sure their repeat prescriptions are ordered in plenty of time for the Easter weekend.

An independent panel found staff were still being bullied by managers

ONE new case of Covid-19 has been recorded in the NHS Highland area over the past 24 hours.

With 1560 average searches per month, the city topped the digital league for this type of search.

Questions asked of doctors answered.

A FAMILY friend is raising money to give a 'helping hand' to a well-known restaurant owner who is suffering from cancer.

A CARE home which was told to take action after inspectors labelled some of its support in the pandemic as "weak", has continued to make improvements.

More than half the population of Highland, Argyll and Bute have now received their first Covid-19 vaccination.

ANOTHER two cases of the coronavirus were recorded across the NHS Highland area in the past day.

Understanding employers and community cohesion are key in helping steer through the coronavirus crisis as case numbers continue to fluctuate.