HEALTH

Avian flu outbreak south of Inverness confirmed - with protection zone now in effect

Avian flu has been found in premises south of Inverness, the Scottish Government has confirmed, with restrictions now in effect within the area.

‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

Showing the older generation how it’s done, enthusiastic school students were among donors who turned out to give blood recently.

‘We just all need to do our bit’: Highland firm steps up for blood drive

The blood transfusion service is actively seeking to welcome local companies as part of its corporate blood donation programme.

‘They are not just healthcare workers, they are lifelines’

The pioneering success of a health rehabilitation team offering “a second chance at life” earned special recognition at Highland Heroes.

Black Watch does its bit for blood donation drive

In a highly successful mission, members and dependants of the Black Watch 3rd Battalion joined forces to give blood together last week.

Tain care home set to see £2.2 million expansion

Parklands Care Homes has unveiled plans for a £2.2 million two-storey extension at a Tain care home.

Heartless thieves leave Dingwall man’s child and adult trauma charity facing £2500 bill at Highland climbing wall venue

Callous thieves have left a groundbreaking Inverness charity climbing centre with a whopping £2500 bill after a break-in.

3000 roll up sleeves to help blood campaign - so far

More than 3000 of you have now done your bit to boost blood supplies across Highland and Moray since we launched our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign.

Parkinson’s nurse capacity to double for north Highlands

The new post has come about through the efforts of local people, who worked with the charity Parkinson’s UK to campaign for more support.

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

“People just like you and me - save lives every day without even knowing we’re doing it. That’s because we’re blood donors,” says our columnist.

4 weeks of roadwork disruption at Raigmore Hospital, patients warned

Hospital patients travelling to Raigmore face weeks of disruption while roadworks take place outside its main entrance, NHS Highland has warned.

‘So effortless’: former doctor gives 128th blood donation

A former doctor was among those giving blood at a community donation session last week.

Ross-shire care home to feature in new BBC documentary

A Muir of Ord care home is set to feature in a new BBC documentary exploring the struggles faced by the care sector in the Highlands and Islands.

NHS Highland falls behind national child and adolescent mental health treatment times

Scotland reaches target for the first time as wellbeing minister and far north MSP Maree Todd hails ‘encouraging’ figures.

‘I honestly can’t wait to do it all again’ - first-ever blood donation was great experience for reporter

Highland reporter Federica Stefani tells of her first experience donating blood.

Could Legionnaires Disease be behind Raigmore Hospital contamination alert?

NHS Highland says it is routine to test for the Legionella bacteria in water contamination.

HEALTH

Change Mental Health awarded title of Best Wellbeing Service

Avian flu outbreak south of Inverness confirmed - with protection zone now in effect

Avian flu outbreak south of Inverness confirmed - with protection zone now in effect

‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

‘We just all need to do our bit’: Highland firm steps up for blood drive

‘We just all need to do our bit’: Highland firm steps up for blood drive

‘They are not just healthcare workers, they are lifelines’

‘They are not just healthcare workers, they are lifelines’

Black Watch does its bit for blood donation drive

Black Watch does its bit for blood donation drive

Tain care home set to see £2.2 million expansion

Tain care home set to see £2.2 million expansion

Heartless thieves leave Dingwall man’s child and adult trauma charity facing £2500 bill at Highland climbing wall venue

Heartless thieves leave Dingwall man’s child and adult trauma charity facing £2500 bill at Highland climbing wall venue

3000 roll up sleeves to help blood campaign - so far

3000 roll up sleeves to help blood campaign - so far

Parkinson’s nurse capacity to double for north Highlands

Parkinson’s nurse capacity to double for north Highlands

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

4 weeks of roadwork disruption at Raigmore Hospital, patients warned

4 weeks of roadwork disruption at Raigmore Hospital, patients warned

‘So effortless’: former doctor gives 128th blood donation

‘So effortless’: former doctor gives 128th blood donation

Ross-shire care home to feature in new BBC documentary

Ross-shire care home to feature in new BBC documentary

NHS Highland falls behind national child and adolescent mental health treatment times

NHS Highland falls behind national child and adolescent mental health treatment times

‘I honestly can’t wait to do it all again’ - first-ever blood donation was great experience for reporter

‘I honestly can’t wait to do it all again’ - first-ever blood donation was great experience for reporter

Could Legionnaires Disease be behind Raigmore Hospital contamination alert?

Could Legionnaires Disease be behind Raigmore Hospital contamination alert?

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