Health

The "unbelievable" shortage of indoor sports facilities in the Thurso area is having "a serious impact" on local clubs and groups.

A woman moved by the plight of patients who spend prolonged periods at the Highlands’ only mental health hospital is setting up a charity for them.

A Caithness man is keen to raise awareness of Scotland’s bowel screening programme after his cancer was detected at an early stage.

A Wick man has received recognition as a pioneering young scientist and will head to the US for a research programme.

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

Scottish Water has plans to improve its infrastructure and install an additional 1000 monitors at discharge locations.

Plans to axe the vascular surgery service in the Highlands would be "a real worry and a concern" for patients in Caithness, according to a campaigner.

Alzheimer Scotland is pushing forward with special sessions in Thurso for those living with memory loss in Caithness and their carers.

Ron Gunn of Caithness Health Action Team is to take part in an online discussion later this month on the state of rural healthcare in Scotland.

AN NHS Highland nurse who covers Parkinson’s Disease and provides support to hundreds of patients across the north is up for a national award.

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.

A survey launched by Encompass Caithness is encouraging local families to share their experiences so that shortfalls in services can be identified.

A mum-of-three from Thurso says women in Caithness face a nightmare to have their baby, as she told of her “uncontrollable anxiety attacks”.

Almost £6 million was spent by NHS Highland on projects which could be affected by a Scottish Government decision to put capital spending on hold.

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

Charity volunteers in Thurso say their aim is “to get as many people outside in the fresh air as possible” as passengers in a three-wheeled bike.

Patients are being encouraged to ask questions about their treatment as part of a campaign being promoted by NHS Scotland.

The community hubs in Wick and Thurso, part of a £80 million redesign of health services in Caithness, won’t be built until 2030, it has been claimed.

A Thurso mum pleading for respite care for her severely autistic son has started an online petition that is quickly gaining momentum.

Police in Caithness were asked for assistance by the Scottish Ambulance Service 342 times over five years.