Health

Following award-winning, five-star performances around the world, In Other Words comes to Caithness as part of a tour of England and Scotland.

Assistant chief-exec Kate Lackie says the local authority had continued to fund the service ‘without fail’ and would have continued to do so.

Caithness shop owners are reminded that from June 1, the sale and supply of single-use vapes will be banned across the UK.

Inverness Shinty Club’s own team mascot dropped in to the Inverness Donor Centre to show support for our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign.

Families of children with autism and other neurological conditions will have a chance to access specialist training in Wick next month.

NHS Highland has named its new Director of Public Health.

The National Autistic Society Scotland says its Highland Information Service will be forced to close due to lack of funding.

A police report for February shows alcohol related violence and domestic violence were the main local issues being tackled by officers.

A lack of sleep and work-life balance were among the areas impacting the mental health of farmers and crofters, according to a new survey.

Have you ever wondered about what actually happens to the blood you give?

Speaking at the spring conference he believes ‘we can win’ Caithness, Sutherland and Ross.

Every Highland resident offered a Covid-19 vaccine this spring is being urged to come forward, get jagged and stay protected.

The problem of outdated and hazardous asbestos water pipes in rural areas like Caithness was highlighted by a local MSP this week.

Highland News & Media editor Megan Carr has shared how a sudden thyroid cancer diagnosis changed her life forever.

SNP MSP Maree Todd highlights the positive aspects of free prescriptions 14 years after their introduction in Scotland.

Public Health Scotland encourages Caithness residents offered a Covid-19 vaccine this spring to come forward, get vaccinated and stay protected.

The analysis reveals an 18% drop in care homes over 10 years while the over-75 population rose by almost 72%.

Scottish Government minister Jenni Minto has agreed to visit Caithness after being told that an upgraded maternity service “must be a priority”.

Staff at Caithness General Hospital were delighted to receive a £6500 ECG unit funded by Caithness Heart Support Group.

Today we take it for granted that giving blood is as easy as looking online and booking an appointment - and it pretty well is.