Health

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.

Three Covid and flu vaccination clinics in Caithness have been cancelled "due to rescheduling", NHS Highland announced today.

Elizabeth Jones says her six-year-old autistic son is not getting the help he needs

Man travelled by bus to Inverness and was sent home by taxi

Almost 1500 incidents were reported in the Highland health board area.

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

NHS Highland is facing questions over the centralisation of women’s healthcare and the impact it is having on the human rights of far north patients.

A £6000 community project to replace damaged and rotten benches on a popular walking route in Thurso has been completed.

Scotland's nature agency has warned that avian flu is still rife and continues to pose a threat this autumn and winter.

NHS Highland will move move up a stage on NHS Scotland’s national performance framework after "improvements in governance, leadership and culture".