HEALTH

The Scottish Budget could at a glance: how it affects the Highlands and Moray from dualling to the NHS

More cash will come north but the jury is out on whether finance secretary Shona Robison delivered for the north.

Highland human rights ‘disgrace’ highlights ‘neglect’ of north communities

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant: Welcome report on human rights makes shocking reading and shows the lack of action by the Scottish Government.

Thurso parents protest against possible closures of Caithness play parks – ‘Our children deserve better’

After a recent Highland Council report warned that 26 Caithness play parks were under threat of closure a Thurso protest group made its views known.

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Fergus Ewing says recent NI hikes risk the service that offers patients dignity and saves the NHS millions.

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

Far north MSP Maree Todd acknowledged that rural communities are facing “critical challenges” after a report said basic rights were not being met.

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

October saw four Highland suicides over just eight days — proving that Cromarty-based charity James Support Group is needed now more than ever.

Concerns over Women’s Aid changes raised at Thurso meeting

Community representatives in Thurso are concerned about moves to rejig how Women’s Aid groups operate in the Highlands.

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

The charity says that demand has grown for their services, yet resources and funding has only gotten thinner each year.

Feedback from autism training ‘makes it all worthwhile’ for Encompass Caithness

A course in Wick led by a renowned autism trainer was hailed as “fantastic”, “insightful” and “great” by some of the 78 professionals who attended.

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Serial blood donor Kevin Cummings has given more than 60 times so far - and never forgets what it’s all about.

Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

Only a tiny fraction of those eligible to donate blood actually do so, according to latest figures.

Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

Three women from the same family have all received the perfect gift of life saving blood transfusions.

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

We’re launching a campaign to secure 5000 pints of donated blood across the Highlands and Moray - and we want you to join us.

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

The assisted dying bill is set to be debated by politicians in Westminster tomorrow (Friday).

Report points to ‘poor state of economic, social and cultural rights in Highlands and Islands’

Too many people in the Highlands and Islands are missing out on access to “the basics for everyday life”, according to a new report on human rights.

Human rights report says far north mums are ‘terrified’ about journeys to Inverness

Mums in Caithness and Sutherland feel “unsafe” and “terrified” about going to Inverness to give birth, a major report into human rights has found.

WATCH: ‘My smear test saved my life’ says Highland woman fighting cervical cancer

A Highland woman shares how a routine smear test saved her life, helping doctors detect cervical cancer in her brave battle against the disease.

HEALTH

The Scottish Budget could at a glance: how it affects the Highlands and Moray from dualling to the NHS

Highland human rights ‘disgrace’ highlights ‘neglect’ of north communities

Highland human rights ‘disgrace’ highlights ‘neglect’ of north communities

Thurso parents protest against possible closures of Caithness play parks – ‘Our children deserve better’

Thurso parents protest against possible closures of Caithness play parks – ‘Our children deserve better’

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

Concerns over Women’s Aid changes raised at Thurso meeting

Concerns over Women’s Aid changes raised at Thurso meeting

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

Feedback from autism training ‘makes it all worthwhile’ for Encompass Caithness

Feedback from autism training ‘makes it all worthwhile’ for Encompass Caithness

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

Report points to ‘poor state of economic, social and cultural rights in Highlands and Islands’

Report points to ‘poor state of economic, social and cultural rights in Highlands and Islands’

Human rights report says far north mums are ‘terrified’ about journeys to Inverness

Human rights report says far north mums are ‘terrified’ about journeys to Inverness

WATCH: ‘My smear test saved my life’ says Highland woman fighting cervical cancer

WATCH: ‘My smear test saved my life’ says Highland woman fighting cervical cancer

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