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Opening up the world of tech to help with wellbeing for all

Gadgets and tools can remind someone to take medication, notify if a person has a fall, or alert if someone wanders outside when it might be unsafe.

‘Care service falls short as regulations rule the roost’

The rules they apparently are governed by have to take priority over actual needs, our columnist’s relative discovered.

Catwalk for a Cause fashion show helps ‘take control back’ over self-image issues

The Catwalk for a Cause fashion show raises funds for Highland Hospice and gives a platform for those experiencing the cancer journey.

Heartening response to Black Isle schoolgirl’s give back Strathpuffer fundraiser

Fundraiser soars over £4500 mark as well-wishers flock to support Black Isle girl’s give back Strathpuffer effort.

Strathpuffer 24 set to honour ‘one of the best’

The tough 24-hour Ross-shire endurance challenge will honour the legacy of a remarkable woman who won many friends in and outwith the cycling world.

Dingwall blood donation session planned as more than 1200 give in Highland campaign so far

Our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to boost blood donations across the north has now passed the 1000 mark.

Bowel cancer survivor and record-breaking marathon runner Adele Roberts urges fundraisers to sign up for Race for Life Inverness in 2025

More than £70,000 was raised in total at last year’s event.

New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

The NHS Highland Engagement Hub is a one-stop shop to let the agency know about the topics people would like to hear more about.

Perhaps new research will help those looking for more reasons to quit smoking

Research from University College London estimates that on average for every cigarette smoked the smoker loses 20 minutes of life, says our columnist.

Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

Scottish Government failures on social care are being blamed for landing the Highlands and Islands NHS with a £154 million bill over the last decade.

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

NHS Highland and Highland Council have agreed to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities.

Good luck remains prime factor for a healthy year ahead

While Inverness’s Raigmore Hospital is under pressure, columnist Colin Campbell talks to a veteran nurse.

NHS Highland deals with mice, rats and bed bugs

Situations included health workers having to grapple with a mouse nest in a nurse’s bedroom.

Three professors return to Highlands to open cutting-edge research centre

The wound healing and lymphedema research centre is based at the Life Sciences Innovation Centre.

Black Isle pupil’s tumour plight inspires Strathpuffer push for Archie Foundation

These Strathpuffer teams tackling the gruelling 24-hour endurance event have great motivation for their efforts.

Staff praised for ‘warm and positive’ relationships at Dingwall care home

Staff at a Dingwall care home for the elderly have been praised for developing “warm and positive relationships” with residents.

What a lot they got - and now you can help LEJOG dynamic duo hit £30K dream

Alan McLean, known for links to Ross Sutherland Rugby Club and HBS Ring, saddled up for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and the Alzheimer's Society.

HEALTH

Opening up the world of tech to help with wellbeing for all

‘Care service falls short as regulations rule the roost’

‘Care service falls short as regulations rule the roost’

Catwalk for a Cause fashion show helps ‘take control back’ over self-image issues

Catwalk for a Cause fashion show helps ‘take control back’ over self-image issues

Heartening response to Black Isle schoolgirl’s give back Strathpuffer fundraiser

Heartening response to Black Isle schoolgirl’s give back Strathpuffer fundraiser

Strathpuffer 24 set to honour ‘one of the best’

Strathpuffer 24 set to honour ‘one of the best’

Dingwall blood donation session planned as more than 1200 give in Highland campaign so far

Dingwall blood donation session planned as more than 1200 give in Highland campaign so far

Bowel cancer survivor and record-breaking marathon runner Adele Roberts urges fundraisers to sign up for Race for Life Inverness in 2025

Bowel cancer survivor and record-breaking marathon runner Adele Roberts urges fundraisers to sign up for Race for Life Inverness in 2025

New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

Perhaps new research will help those looking for more reasons to quit smoking

Perhaps new research will help those looking for more reasons to quit smoking

Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

Good luck remains prime factor for a healthy year ahead

Good luck remains prime factor for a healthy year ahead

NHS Highland deals with mice, rats and bed bugs

NHS Highland deals with mice, rats and bed bugs

Three professors return to Highlands to open cutting-edge research centre

Three professors return to Highlands to open cutting-edge research centre

Black Isle pupil’s tumour plight inspires Strathpuffer push for Archie Foundation

Black Isle pupil’s tumour plight inspires Strathpuffer push for Archie Foundation

Staff praised for ‘warm and positive’ relationships at Dingwall care home

Staff praised for ‘warm and positive’ relationships at Dingwall care home

What a lot they got - and now you can help LEJOG dynamic duo hit £30K dream

What a lot they got - and now you can help LEJOG dynamic duo hit £30K dream

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