Health

NHS Highland chiefs have been accused by a local doctor of lacking "the most basic economic principles" and being unable to put two and two together.

Encompass Caithness will hold a meeting for parents/carers of children and adults with additional needs on Thursday (March 28) in Wick.

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

Members of the Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club handed over two charity cheques totalling £7000 to local good causes at the Norseman Hotel

Staff at NHS 24 are asking the public to check they have enough of their prescribed medication to last over Easter or any spring holidays.

Young patients admitted to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness have benefited from a children's charity which saw its income rise by 12 per cent last year.

The Scottish Ambulance Service is recruiting volunteers to join its Helmsdale, Tongue and Achiltibuie Community First Responders (CFRs) group.

NHS 24 is reminding the public of some simple steps they can take to ensure they remain fit and healthy throughout the Easter holidays and beyond.

Labour MSP accuses Scottish Government of "destroying the NHS"

The new director of the Caithness Samaritans explains how the organisation started and reiterates her call for volunteers.

Francesca Wilson had an open day event at a dance studio in Wick where she displayed skills in pole fitness and using aerial hoops.

More than £2.8 million has been spent by NHS Highland on the delayed redesign of health and social care services in Caithness, it has emerged.

Money coming to Scotland from Barnett Consequentials after the UK government's budget should be used to reinstate NHS projects, the far north MP said.

What a legacy Ron has left.

A new art exhibition giving an insight into the mental health and wellbeing of young people in Thurso has opened at the North Coast Visitor Centre.

A disabled woman on High Street in Keiss is worried that a fall in the array of potholes outside her home could prove fatal if not fixed soon.

The Caithness Samaritans branch based in Thurso is looking for volunteers to help provide a listening ear.

NHS Highland has advised people to beware after learning that fraudsters have been targetting patients who use the region's Telecare service.

Following its world premiere, a new documentary on the Scottish stand-up comedian, actress and writer Janey Godley will screen in Thurso.

Jamie Stone has claimed there is "no joined-up delivery of social care services in Caithness", following a listening event he hosted in Thurso.