Health

There were 159 positive tests for Covid-19 in Caithness during the latest seven-day period recorded by Public Health Scotland.

National charity, the Fishermen’s Mission is holding an online thanksgiving service to recognise 140 years of service to the fishermen of the UK.

North MSP Rhoda Grant has sought answers from the Scottish Government over the "unprecedented pressure" facing health boards and medical practices.

The redesign of health services in Caithness take a step forward this month when initial agreement is presented to NHS Highland Board for sign off.

NHS Highland is being accused of using Covid as a cover for running down its psychology service in the far north.

NHS Highland has been taken to task by a Caithness councillor for its "absolutely abysmal" handling of telephone bookings for vaccine clinics.

Youngsters have been making changes following the Highland Youth Parliament’s conference focused on improving support for young people’s mental health

New rules on fireworks will be in place this year to limit the effects on people and pets who fear them.

There were 83 positive tests for Covid-19 in Caithness during the latest seven-day period recorded by Public Health Scotland.

The Scottish Government has launched a new publicity campaign aimed at encouraging people to take up their Covid booster and flu vaccines.

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There were at least 70 positive tests for Covid-19 in Caithness during the latest recorded seven-day period, along with 30 in Sutherland.

NHS Highland has acknowledged the difficulties people in Caithness have had getting their Covid booster and flu vaccines.

Caithness GP Alison Brooks has praised her team for ensuring the Covid booster and flu jab programme has been running "like clockwork".

Dr Ewen Pearson says he and his team at the Pearson Practice are on course to complete their programme of Covid booster and flu jabs by mid-December.

There were at least 68 positive tests for Covid-19 in Caithness during the latest seven-day period recorded by Public Health Scotland.

The Scottish Government insists it remains on track with the Covid booster and flu vaccine programme, despite people struggling to get appointments.

Health and social care services from NHS Highland have been under unprecedented levels of demand over the past week.

The University of the Highlands and Islands is holding open days for people considering careers in nursing, optometry and dental therapy.

An 82-year-old Thurso woman described NHS Highland's vaccine booking system as "diabolical" after she made a series of lengthy calls to no avail.