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North women's health campaign group keen to play a part in improving services

North women's health campaign group keen to play a part in improving services

North women's health campaign group keen to play a part in improving services

17 August 2022

Members of a women's health campaign group say they are committed to working with NHS Highland and the Scottish Government to help improve services.


Caithness mum tells Humza Yousaf about worry and stress caused by maternity downgrading

Caithness mum tells Humza Yousaf about worry and stress caused by maternity downgrading

Caithness mum tells Humza Yousaf about worry and stress caused by maternity downgrading

17 August 2022

Scotland's health secretary has been given a first-hand account of the impact on families caused by the downgrading of Caithness maternity services.


OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Making the most of weather windows – when it works

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Making the most of weather windows – when it works

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Making the most of weather windows – when it works

16 August 2022

Weather forecasts are more accurate than ever – and usually they can be relied upon to fit in some dry activity. But not always...


FLU VACCINE: NHS Highland calls on parents and carers to help protect children from winter flu

FLU VACCINE: NHS Highland calls on parents and carers to help protect children from winter flu

FLU VACCINE: NHS Highland calls on parents and carers to help protect children from winter flu

16 August 2022

Parents and carers are being urged to get their children vaccinated against flu this autumn and winter.


Health secretary Humza Yousaf on way to Wick to hear Caithness Health Action Teams concerns

Health secretary Humza Yousaf on way to Wick to hear Caithness Health Action Teams concerns

Health secretary Humza Yousaf on way to Wick to hear Caithness Health Action Teams concerns

15 August 2022

Humza Yousaf, the Scottish health secretary, is due to visit Caithness later today to hear campaigners' concerns over maternity care and other issues.


Recipe of the week: Slow cooker chicken and white bean chilli

Recipe of the week: Slow cooker chicken and white bean chilli

Recipe of the week: Slow cooker chicken and white bean chilli

13 August 2022

A great alternative to traditional tomato-based chilli con carne, this version is bulked out with white beans


New Caithness info bulletin aims to improve mental wellbeing in the county

New Caithness info bulletin aims to improve mental wellbeing in the county

New Caithness info bulletin aims to improve mental wellbeing in the county

12 August 2022

A one-stop online facility shares the latest news, training opportunities, job vacancies and articles pertinent to mental health and well-being.


Call will be made for independent review of Caithness maternity services during Scottish health secretary's visit

Call will be made for independent review of Caithness maternity services during Scottish health secretary's visit

Call will be made for independent review of Caithness maternity services during Scottish health secretary's visit

12 August 2022

Scottish health secretary to meet with CHAT in Wick


Stone claims NHS dentistry in the Highlands is at breaking point and calls on Scottish Government to act

Stone claims NHS dentistry in the Highlands is at breaking point and calls on Scottish Government to act

Stone claims NHS dentistry in the Highlands is at breaking point and calls on Scottish Government to act

12 August 2022

Patients forced to go private or resorting to do-it-yourself remedies, says north MP


Virtual ward hailed as 'exciting development' for respiratory care

Virtual ward hailed as 'exciting development' for respiratory care

Virtual ward hailed as 'exciting development' for respiratory care

11 August 2022

A new service which enables respiratory patients to receive specialist care in their own homes has been launched by NHS Highland.


PICTURES: Children enjoy schools out summer activities at East Caithness campus in Wick

PICTURES: Children enjoy schools out summer activities at East Caithness campus in Wick

PICTURES: Children enjoy schools out summer activities at East Caithness campus in Wick

10 August 2022

Hundreds of youngsters enjoyed a range of sporting activities over the summer holidays at a series of Wick coaching events.


Stone calls for action on GP shortage and says Scottish Government should do more

Stone calls for action on GP shortage and says Scottish Government should do more

Stone calls for action on GP shortage and says Scottish Government should do more

09 August 2022

FoI highlights extent of the problem


Advice from NHS 24 on staying safe in the sun with more hot weather forecast

Advice from NHS 24 on staying safe in the sun with more hot weather forecast

Advice from NHS 24 on staying safe in the sun with more hot weather forecast

09 August 2022

NHS 24 is offering advice on how to stay safe in the sun ahead of forecast hot weather this week.


Councillor concerned about 'bizarre circumstances' which led to data breach claims

Councillor concerned about 'bizarre circumstances' which led to data breach claims

Councillor concerned about 'bizarre circumstances' which led to data breach claims

08 August 2022

Personal details about north patients and staff were received by Thurso man in an NHS Highland file


Nominate a cycling hero for Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling 2022

Nominate a cycling hero for Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling 2022

Nominate a cycling hero for Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling 2022

08 August 2022

Cycling UK has opened nominations for its 100 Women in Cycling 2022, a list which each year celebrates exceptional women inspiring others to cycle.


Rate of 'probable suicide' in Highland above the Scottish national average

Rate of 'probable suicide' in Highland above the Scottish national average

Rate of 'probable suicide' in Highland above the Scottish national average

06 August 2022

The rate of suspected suicides in the Highlands is higher than the Scottish national average, the latest figures show.


£678 raised to help buy Resuscitation Annie dolls for Dunbeath Community Fire station – the dolls are modelled on the death mask of a victim of drowning who has unwittingly saved many lives over the years

£678 raised to help buy Resuscitation Annie dolls for Dunbeath Community Fire station – the dolls are modelled on the death mask of a victim of drowning who has unwittingly saved many lives over the years

£678 raised to help buy Resuscitation Annie dolls for Dunbeath Community Fire station – the dolls are modelled on the death mask of a victim of drowning who has unwittingly saved many lives over the years

04 August 2022

Dunbeath and Berriedale community groups joined forces to raise £678 towards a special fund for Dunbeath Community Fire station.


WATCH: New organ and tissue donation campaign urges people in Caithness not to leave loved ones in doubt

WATCH: New organ and tissue donation campaign urges people in Caithness not to leave loved ones in doubt

WATCH: New organ and tissue donation campaign urges people in Caithness not to leave loved ones in doubt

04 August 2022

FREE ARTICLE: A new campaign encourages people in Caithness not to leave loved ones in doubt when it comes to their organ and tissue donation decision


£500K+ celebration at Pentland Hotel in Thurso for Macmillan fundraisers – 'This is an amazing achievement'

£500K+ celebration at Pentland Hotel in Thurso for Macmillan fundraisers – 'This is an amazing achievement'

£500K+ celebration at Pentland Hotel in Thurso for Macmillan fundraisers – 'This is an amazing achievement'

04 August 2022

The Macmillan Cancer Support Thurso Fundraising Group got together at the Pentland Hotel to celebrate raising over £500,000 for the cancer charity.


RHODA GRANT: Concern over bird flu continues to be a challenge

RHODA GRANT: Concern over bird flu continues to be a challenge

RHODA GRANT: Concern over bird flu continues to be a challenge

03 August 2022

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


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