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NHS Highland best in Scotland at keeping pace with demands for gender services

NHS Highland best in Scotland at keeping pace with demands for gender services

NHS Highland best in Scotland at keeping pace with demands for gender services

06 January 2024

NHS Highland are keeping pace with the rate of referrals to gender identity services better than any other health board in Scotland, new data shows.


PICTURES: Wick's PPP celebrates year of community meals with a big thanks

PICTURES: Wick's PPP celebrates year of community meals with a big thanks

PICTURES: Wick's PPP celebrates year of community meals with a big thanks

05 January 2024

Pulteneytown People's Project in Wick had a special community meal as a thank you to all the staff, volunteers and members of the public.


Cancer Research UK Race for Life set for Highland return – with half price offer

Cancer Research UK Race for Life set for Highland return – with half price offer

Cancer Research UK Race for Life set for Highland return – with half price offer

05 January 2024

Cancer Research UK has announced the return of its popular Race for Life event to the Highland in 2024 – with a half price offer for the New Year.


Police update on A9 crash at Borgue in Caithness – ambulance attended

Police update on A9 crash at Borgue in Caithness – ambulance attended

Police update on A9 crash at Borgue in Caithness – ambulance attended

04 January 2024

Police Scotland has sent further details on the crash at Borgue near Berriedale on the A9 this morning and said ambulance services were called.


Winter support guide launched for Caithness residents affected by poverty

Winter support guide launched for Caithness residents affected by poverty

Winter support guide launched for Caithness residents affected by poverty

03 January 2024

A new guide has been released to provide resources and support systems for the community during the winter months.


Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

Record-keeping error led to patient overdose in Highland hospital

03 January 2024

NHS Highland has been ordered to apologise to a patient and their spouse after failings resulted in medication being administered twice.


Wick community centre outlines childcare services planned for 2024

Wick community centre outlines childcare services planned for 2024

Wick community centre outlines childcare services planned for 2024

02 January 2024

Wick's Pulteneytown People's Project (PPP) outlined some of the extra services it will be delivering this year for families with children.


Why it’s important to up your step count in 2024

Why it’s important to up your step count in 2024

Why it’s important to up your step count in 2024

02 January 2024

People in the far north are being urged to make regular walking part of their new year’s resolutions at the start of 2024.


‘Unacceptable’ abuse on ambulance service staff as more than 300 incidents recorded over last year

‘Unacceptable’ abuse on ambulance service staff as more than 300 incidents recorded over last year

‘Unacceptable’ abuse on ambulance service staff as more than 300 incidents recorded over last year

02 January 2024

More than 300 Scottish Ambulance Service staff have been physically or verbally abused in the past year according to latest statistics.


Caithness teenager 'touched' by the response to his appeal for potential stem cell donors

Caithness teenager 'touched' by the response to his appeal for potential stem cell donors

Caithness teenager 'touched' by the response to his appeal for potential stem cell donors

01 January 2024

Arran Macleod wants to raise £6000 to cover costs of processing DNA samples


Support is available if you are suffering with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression, NHS 24 nurse says

Support is available if you are suffering with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression, NHS 24 nurse says

Support is available if you are suffering with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression, NHS 24 nurse says

31 December 2023

People in the far north are being reminded that they can access national resources available to support their mental health over the holidays.


PICTURES: Snaps galore as Caithness wild swimming group get into 'Kool Water' at Ackergill for Christmas dip

PICTURES: Snaps galore as Caithness wild swimming group get into 'Kool Water' at Ackergill for Christmas dip

PICTURES: Snaps galore as Caithness wild swimming group get into 'Kool Water' at Ackergill for Christmas dip

31 December 2023

The KW1 Kool Water Sw1mmers group laid aside their Christmas puddings to take a festive dip in the cold waters of Ackergill harbour on December 25.


Tongue Walking Group leader Ruth is inspiring others to follow in her footsteps

Tongue Walking Group leader Ruth is inspiring others to follow in her footsteps

Tongue Walking Group leader Ruth is inspiring others to follow in her footsteps

30 December 2023

A volunteer walking group leader from Tongue says being part of the group provides a wider support network for all those who come along.


Thurso mum pleas for respite care for autistic son and slams council's 'insulting twaddle'

Thurso mum pleas for respite care for autistic son and slams council's 'insulting twaddle'

Thurso mum pleas for respite care for autistic son and slams council's 'insulting twaddle'

26 December 2023

A Thurso mum with a severely autistic boy hit back at Highland Council's 'insulting twaddle' with regard to its policy on local respite care.


Christmas gifts handed over by Friends of Caithness General Hospital in Wick

Christmas gifts handed over by Friends of Caithness General Hospital in Wick

Christmas gifts handed over by Friends of Caithness General Hospital in Wick

24 December 2023

The League of Friends of Caithness General Hospital handed over their annual Christmas gifts for the benefit of patients and staff.


Snow gates closed on A9 makes 'Caithness an island with no maternity services', says Far North MP

Snow gates closed on A9 makes 'Caithness an island with no maternity services', says Far North MP

Snow gates closed on A9 makes 'Caithness an island with no maternity services', says Far North MP

23 December 2023

With wintry conditions prevailing throughout Caithness today, Far North MP Jamie Stone commented on the closure of the snow gates at the Ord.


Scottish SPCA urges pet owners to keep animals safe this Christmas

Scottish SPCA urges pet owners to keep animals safe this Christmas

Scottish SPCA urges pet owners to keep animals safe this Christmas

23 December 2023

The Scottish SPCA is encouraging animal lovers to keep their pets safe this festive season by making sure decorations and foods are out of paws’ reach


Mini therapy pony is ready to start work in the community

Mini therapy pony is ready to start work in the community

Mini therapy pony is ready to start work in the community

20 December 2023

A Lyth-based riding stable has a new addition to its retinue of horses with a miniature therapy pony.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Council gets to the 'seat' of the problem with new recycling guidelines in Caithness

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Council gets to the 'seat' of the problem with new recycling guidelines in Caithness

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Council gets to the 'seat' of the problem with new recycling guidelines in Caithness

18 December 2023

Highland Council has new rules about upholstered domestic seating containing hazardous materials for recycling centres in Wick and Thurso.


Thurso-based scientists showcase ground-breaking healthcare project at European Union in Brussels

Thurso-based scientists showcase ground-breaking healthcare project at European Union in Brussels

Thurso-based scientists showcase ground-breaking healthcare project at European Union in Brussels

18 December 2023

Scientists based in Thurso have showcased their work on the environmental impact of healthcare to the European Union in Brussels.


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