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NHS HIGHLAND: Balance needed between action and caution

NHS HIGHLAND: Balance needed between action and caution

NHS HIGHLAND: Balance needed between action and caution

Walking, cycling or gardening is good for our health - but we may need to be cautious about a sudden increase in activity, says our columnist.


NHS Highland working to “improve patient experience” after our investigation highlights excessive waiting times for emergency treatment

NHS Highland working to “improve patient experience” after our investigation highlights excessive waiting times for emergency treatment

NHS Highland working to “improve patient experience” after our investigation highlights excessive waiting times for emergency treatment

NHS Highland is working to “improve patient experience” after we unearth evidence of excessive waiting times for people requiring emergency treatment.


People living in the Highlands encouraged to access Parkinson’s exercise programmes

People living in the Highlands encouraged to access Parkinson’s exercise programmes

People living in the Highlands encouraged to access Parkinson’s exercise programmes

High Life Highland is raising awareness of the support available in the region to mark World Parkinson’s Day today (April 11).


Invergordon opening of town’s new Change Mental Health resource centre

Invergordon opening of town’s new Change Mental Health resource centre

Invergordon opening of town’s new Change Mental Health resource centre

New mental health resource centre for Invergordon, after a charity relocates from their Alness premises.


KAREN ANDERSON: How I overcame my 20-year cat allergy

KAREN ANDERSON: How I overcame my 20-year cat allergy

KAREN ANDERSON: How I overcame my 20-year cat allergy

For over 20 years I was allergic to cats. Not the slight sneezy type of allergic either.


And the most popular baby names in the Highlands in 2023 were…

And the most popular baby names in the Highlands in 2023 were…

And the most popular baby names in the Highlands in 2023 were…

The most popular baby names in the whole of Scotland in 2023 where Luca and Isla - but what topped the lists in the Highlands? Read on to find out.


NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

Royal they may be, but they’re people too. Let’s grant them breathing space.


Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

MSP Fergus Ewing worries that could ‘threaten the availability of safe provision of other acute services such as trauma.’


PICTURES: Cake, coffee and a ceilidh at Haven Centre community cafe

PICTURES: Cake, coffee and a ceilidh at Haven Centre community cafe

PICTURES: Cake, coffee and a ceilidh at Haven Centre community cafe

Cake, coffee and chat were among the ingredients for a successful inaugural ceilidh night at a Highland community cafe.


HEALTH MATTERS: Health inequalities are a real issue we all need to work on

HEALTH MATTERS: Health inequalities are a real issue we all need to work on

HEALTH MATTERS: Health inequalities are a real issue we all need to work on

Our public health department has two principal priorities as part of work to improve and protect the health of Highland people, writes Dr Tim Allison.


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