Health

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.

Patients waiting for surgery at Raigmore Hospital could be offered a procedure at Wick in a bid to reduce waiting times.

MSPs hear about far north concerns

MSP also highlights the maternity and mental health issues in Caithness

A walk at Dunnet beach to clear environmental waste this week took on a more sinister aspect as over 100 dead seabirds were counted along its length.

Highlanders out of the habit are being urged to reignite childhood love affairs with the pedal bike for many good reasons.

NHS Highland has arranged Covid vaccination sessions this month in Lybster Community Hall, Wick Assembly Rooms and Thurso's Royal British Legion.

A visit to the Lake District for a tamer outing on some of the most spectacular mountain bike trails in the country

Far north MSP says Scottish Government should do more to help recruit healthcare staff

NHS Highland has projected a financial black hole of more than £42 million despite its budget increasing by almost £100 million since 2019.

Caithness General Hospital's Bignold ward has reopened, almost three weeks ward after being closed to new admissions because of a norovirus outbreak.

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has warned that nurses and carers in rural areas are being left out of pocket over travel costs.

NHS Highland has announced details of Covid vaccination sessions taking place at the Royal British Legion club in Thurso on May 31 and June 7.

A trial in Inverness has been halted because a key witness was absent due to a suspected case of monkeypox, it has been confirmed.

A group session for men hosted by Lyth Arts Centre and its Artist in Residence showed how a collaborative arts project can help mental health issues.