Health

The auction of a night's stay at a Wester Ross hotel has boosted the coffers of a charity offering lifeline care.

An urgent appeal has been launched by a Highland woman to help her "one in a million mum" – who needs a lifesaving transplant to survive.

Inverness-born forensic anthropologist Dame Sue Black also received an honorary doctorate at the ceremony.

'I’m looking forward to being able to support Mikeysline however I can, and helping to spread awareness for their amazing work and support services.'

A fall can have a long-term impact on someone’s health, and it can be hard for some people to return to their home following a hospital stay.

'At a time when our NHS is overwhelmed and staff are under immense pressure, it is shocking that basic inspections aren’t being carried out...'

A Ross-shire community is being rallied to help plug a looming care at home gap set to kick in just days before Christmas.

Dynamic Highland duo have opened the first private menopause clinic in the city centre

What do you think of when you hear the word menopause?

An occupational therapist with NHS Highland has been talking about her role in getting patoents back into their own homes.

Alness-based Community Emergency Rescue are going from strength to strength.

The unfair sacking of a Highland ambulance driver after he acted in self defence has prompted public condemnation.

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'I did nothing wrong,' says ambulance driver who was sacked after acting in self defence when threatened by a drunk while on duty.

Kate Forbes kept her messages but a government spokesman could not say the same for Maree Todd.

'Health is more important – far more so – than money.' Our columnist reflects on the growing ageing population – of which he is part.

Some of the emails that I receive start with a comment about my health, such as “I hope that you are well”.

Creating Hope in Highland have released the launch of their eight point suicide prevention action plan

Evanton Community Trust hoping to find volunteers for trishaw scheme that helps get elderly and disabled into the outdoors.

It’s easy to look back to when we started hearing about this mystery disease, and to forget the deep fear and uncertainty.