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Ross care service must act on weak management, say inspectors

Ross care service must act on weak management, say inspectors

Ross care service must act on weak management, say inspectors

Management of a Black Isle care at home service has been judged "weak" after a follow-up visit by the Care Inspectorate.


Mikeysline brings family support services to Dingwall after increasing demand from parents and carers

Mikeysline brings family support services to Dingwall after increasing demand from parents and carers

Mikeysline brings family support services to Dingwall after increasing demand from parents and carers

A mental health charity in the Highlands has set up its newest family support service in Dingwall Primary School.


Belladrum festival names its charity partner for 2024

Belladrum festival names its charity partner for 2024

Belladrum festival names its charity partner for 2024

There will be several ways associated with the entertainment extravaganza that people can help the Elsie Normington Foundation.


NHS HIGHLAND: Why this blood type is 'extremely valuable' – and why we'd love to see new donors before Christmas

NHS HIGHLAND: Why this blood type is 'extremely valuable' – and why we'd love to see new donors before Christmas

NHS HIGHLAND: Why this blood type is 'extremely valuable' – and why we'd love to see new donors before Christmas

Inverness Donor Centre is open on Boxing Day and January 2.


Masonic boost in Easter Ross for lifeline carers

Masonic boost in Easter Ross for lifeline carers

Masonic boost in Easter Ross for lifeline carers

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


'One-in-a-million' mum's need for lifesaving transplant sparks £50,000 fundraising appeal

'One-in-a-million' mum's need for lifesaving transplant sparks £50,000 fundraising appeal

'One-in-a-million' mum's need for lifesaving transplant sparks £50,000 fundraising appeal

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 ceremony honours University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) nursing and midwifery graduates

Inverness ceremony honours University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) nursing and midwifery graduates

Inverness ceremony honours University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) nursing and midwifery graduates

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


In-demand Ross-shire raised designer unveiled as latest ambassador for Highland mental health charity

In-demand Ross-shire raised designer unveiled as latest ambassador for Highland mental health charity

In-demand Ross-shire raised designer unveiled as latest ambassador for Highland mental health charity

'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.'


NHS HIGHLAND: How to avoid the commonest cause of serious injury... falling

NHS HIGHLAND: How to avoid the commonest cause of serious injury... falling

NHS HIGHLAND: How to avoid the commonest cause of serious injury... falling

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.


Just 1 out of 25 Highland hospitals inspected in the last 5 years

Just 1 out of 25 Highland hospitals inspected in the last 5 years

Just 1 out of 25 Highland hospitals inspected in the last 5 years

'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...'


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