HEALTH

Rhoda Grant concerned that Humza Yousaf is not taking on board the plight of Caithness women travelling a 200 mile round trip to give birth at Raigmore

North MSP Rhoda Grant is supporting an independent maternity review of Caithness and has called for the health secretary to be involved locally.

Series of online events will look at Parkinson’s research and treatments

People affected by Parkinson's are being given the opportunity to learn more about research and treatments at a series of online events this month.

Ironic twist as Thurso disability campaigner struggles to access help for her own needs

A Thurso woman with MS feels let down by NHS Highland and social services despite helping many disabled people access those same services.

Beginners urged to have a go at running as jogscotland sessions start in Wick and Thurso

Anybody who fancies getting fit is being urged to join new jogging sessions which start up in Wick and Thurso later this month.

Advice given after depressing cost of living figures revealed

Rising food costs and an energy bill crisis have driven up prices at their fastest rate in almost 30 years, new figures have revealed.

£10K funding available to run Caithness cycling events

Caithness-based community organisations can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to organise free, beginner-friendly cycling events in 2022.

Wick healthcare staff step it up for charity raising over £1500

Not content with completing a virtual end-to-end walk, local healthcare staff are now raising money for Maggie's Highland 50 Miles Challenge.

Do you know a walking hero in Caithness?

A UK charity is asking people to nominate local groups or individuals who have gone the extra mile to improve their community for walking and wheeling

LFD tests available from pop-up collection points across Highlands

Packs of LFD tests will be distributed from locations across the Highlands from Monday January 17 to Friday January 21.

NHS Highland welcomes first baby to be born in Wick's new midwifery unit

Christmas saw a special delivery at the new midwifery unit at Caithness General with the arrival of – Pippa Lynch –the first baby to be born there.

New workers in social care to have costs funded

Staff joining the social care workforce will have their entry costs paid by the Scottish Government until the end of March.

Caithness MSP Maree Todd urges pregnant women to get vaccinated

Public health minister Maree Todd has repeated a call to encourage all expectant mothers to get vaccinated.

Visiting rules relaxed at Caithness General Hospital

Up to two visitors are now allowed to see patients at Caithness General Hospital after NHS Highland eased restrictions at the Wick setting.

Covid statistics show 97 new cases in Caithness

There were 97 new Covid-19 cases in Caithness in the latest seven-day period recorded by Public Health Scotland.

Mental health support and advice for Highland people

People in the Highlands are being encouraged to seek mental health support from a range of free, confidential sources of help and advice

'People don’t have to suffer alone' – Free advice campaign launched to help Caithness residents struggling with debt

A campaign gets underway today to encourage Caithness residents to seek free debt advice if they are struggling with their bills.

Thurso councillor welcomes assurance over emergency cases at Dunbar

A councillor has welcomed a pledge that emergency cases will not be turned away from Thurso's minor injury unit even though it is officially closed.

HEALTH

Rhoda Grant concerned that Humza Yousaf is not taking on board the plight of Caithness women travelling a 200 mile round trip to give birth at Raigmore

Series of online events will look at Parkinson’s research and treatments

Series of online events will look at Parkinson’s research and treatments

Ironic twist as Thurso disability campaigner struggles to access help for her own needs

Ironic twist as Thurso disability campaigner struggles to access help for her own needs

Beginners urged to have a go at running as jogscotland sessions start in Wick and Thurso

Beginners urged to have a go at running as jogscotland sessions start in Wick and Thurso

Advice given after depressing cost of living figures revealed

Advice given after depressing cost of living figures revealed

£10K funding available to run Caithness cycling events

£10K funding available to run Caithness cycling events

Wick healthcare staff step it up for charity raising over £1500

Wick healthcare staff step it up for charity raising over £1500

Do you know a walking hero in Caithness?

Do you know a walking hero in Caithness?

LFD tests available from pop-up collection points across Highlands

LFD tests available from pop-up collection points across Highlands

NHS Highland welcomes first baby to be born in Wick's new midwifery unit

NHS Highland welcomes first baby to be born in Wick's new midwifery unit

New workers in social care to have costs funded

New workers in social care to have costs funded

Caithness MSP Maree Todd urges pregnant women to get vaccinated

Caithness MSP Maree Todd urges pregnant women to get vaccinated

Visiting rules relaxed at Caithness General Hospital

Visiting rules relaxed at Caithness General Hospital

Covid statistics show 97 new cases in Caithness

Covid statistics show 97 new cases in Caithness

Mental health support and advice for Highland people

Mental health support and advice for Highland people

'People don’t have to suffer alone' – Free advice campaign launched to help Caithness residents struggling with debt

'People don’t have to suffer alone' – Free advice campaign launched to help Caithness residents struggling with debt

Thurso councillor welcomes assurance over emergency cases at Dunbar

Thurso councillor welcomes assurance over emergency cases at Dunbar

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