Health

Chris Aitken and his team of volunteers have extended their reach across the Pentland Firth to help provide PPE to health workers in Orkney.

The NHS in Scotland is escalating its use of a ground-breaking system that allows clinicians to consult with patients remotely.

A Caithness craftswoman is helping coordinate a campaign to make medical clothing (scrubs) for the NHS during the coronavirus crisis.

Police forced entry to a property in Wick and took a man to hospital yesterday afternoon.

The senior general manager of a care home in Wick has talked about the benefits of being positive during the lockdown.

NHS Highland says it has been overwhelmed by the community support it has received from both companies and individuals.

Coastal car parks around Caithness that would normally have been filled over the Easter weekend were empty as most people heeded lockdown advice.

With people having to spend more time indoors, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service says it wants to keep everyone safe.

A Latheronwheel mum is fighting on to have allergy care policy statutory in all schools and nurseries after her government petition was dismissed.

A Thurso woman's crowdfunder appeal for emergency medical equipment has exceeded her initial expectations with over £3000 above the initial target.

Dog waste bins have been reported overflowing and creating a potential health hazard in Thurso.

Staff at Caithness General Hospital were given a morale-booster when Victoria Beckham called to speak to them on FaceTime.

ScotRail says that its staff are 'working round the clock' to provide vital transport for key workers.

An organisation promoting tourism in Caithness and Sutherland is rising to the challenges the industry faces due to Covid-19.

With various restrictions and guidelines to follow during the Covid-19 pandemic, queues are becoming a more common sight throughout Caithness.

Many small businesses currently open during the Covid-19 pandemic are providing a lifeline to local people stuck at home.

Local businesses have been showing their generosity by helping staff and patients at Caithness General Hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tesco supermarkets in Wick and Thurso are following guidelines to help keep staff and customers in a 'safe and clean environment'.

With many people having to stay at home due to the lockdown restrictions, spring weather has brought some welcome cheer to Caithness.

Special latex gloves to help stop the spread of Covid-19 were cleared out overnight from a Wick garage.