Health

A vaccination clinic due to take place in Canisbay on December 14 has been cancelled, NHS Highland is reminding patients.

People across Scotland are being encouraged to include health as part of their festive preparations so that seasonal illnesses can be tackled at home.

Yesterday's Carer’s Rights Day 2022 gave Highland Council the opportunity to highlight and recognise the role played by paid and unpaid carers.

NHS Highland hopes for "constructive" outcome

Winter is the time when we get more chest infections and more colds, so we should do all we can to protect ourselves and others.

A quiet route aimed at encouraging active travel between Wick and Thurso is being planned by HiTrans and Highland Council.

Scientists at Scotland’s Rural College are expanding their focus to help assess future public health threats.

Men are traditionally reluctant to talk about their emotions, and whether they are struggling with depression or anxiety.

The MSP describes the SNP's record as 'dismal'

A prominent disability campaigner in Caithness told the paper about the distressing verbal abuse she encounters when out and about in public places.

UHI North Highland’s Environmental Research Institute in Thurso will receive part of a £100,000 grant.

A Covid and flu jab clinic taking place in Thurso on Wednesday has been switched from the Royal British Legion club to the mobile vaccination unit.

A Wick-based company has successfully secured a six-figure investment to progress production of its seaweed snack products.

Did you know that there are over 70 places across the Highlands where you can pick up free period products?

Community transport initiatives across Caithness and the Highlands will have grant funding extended for another year following a council decision.

Chief executive and mental health director to meet Peter Todd

The 2022 Great British Beach Clean shows a 42 per cent increase in Scottish coastal litter but a Caithness eco group questions the stats.

A local man took issue with the NHS run Riverview Practice in Wick and received an apology over a delayed document vital for a new job.

Caithness residents can share their lived experiences of the cost of living crisis directly on a new public web portal launched today.

Listening Ear’s first JaN women’s group was launched in Thurso in May 2022 to provide emotional and peer group support for women living in Caithness.