Health

Highland-based window, door and timber frame kit home manufacturer, Norscot has partnered with mental health charity, Mikeysline.

Plea comes after increase of almost 50 per cent in cases in Scotland over the last five years

Tesco is appealing for kind-hearted Caithness volunteers to help support the UK's biggest food donation event this summer.

MSP Edward Mountain has expressed his “deep concern” at new figures which show that workplace bullying in NHS Highland remains a challenge.

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

New figures reveal that more than half the births of women from Caithness last year were induced, a disproportionately high number.

A retired firefighter has embarked on a 700-mile solo sea kayak adventure from Land's End to John O'Groats in aid of charities close to his heart.

A new app has been launched that allows British Sign Language users to contact emergency services via a video relay service.

The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution has launched a free helpline number for emotional, financial and practical support.

A Caithness-based health worker is ready to put her feet up after 46 years in the profession.

Under the plans, staff will hope to have a better day at work.

Concerns will be reviewed by health, social care and sport committee

iPads packed with information and support for people with type 2 diabetes will be available from libraries in Wick and Thurso.

The annual Highland Youth Parliament (HYP) conference will take place at Canal Park, Inverness this Friday (June 17).

A leading mental health and suicide prevention charity highlights the high levels of male suicide in Scotland this International Men’s Health Week

Groups involved in supporting mental health and wellbeing in Caithness will take part in a free online event about new initiatives and services.

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has pledged to do what he can to support plans for a new-build health and wellbeing hub.

Visitors are being asked to respect Scotland’s reservoirs and behave responsibly around them during the summer holiday period.

It comes after a row over appointing CHAT boss Councillor Ron Gunn to the NHS Highland Board

After suspected avian flu discoveries in Caithness were highlighted this week, forest visitors are advised to avoid touching dead or dying birds.