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Disabled toilet team flush with funds

A disability group that aims to improve accessible toilet provision in Caithness is flushed with new funding success.

Sturgeon has 'complete disregard' for health challenges in Highlands, claims north MSP

Nicola Sturgeon has shown "a complete disregard for the healthcare challenges in the Highlands", according to Conservative MSP Edward Mountain.

Wick features in 'most deprived' statistics

Parts of Wick have been highlighted within a new report on the most deprived communities in Scotland.

New health boss has to get to grips with bullying cases and financial problems, says MSP

The new Highland health boss has to get to grips with the bullying cases and deal with a difficult financial situation, according to a north MSP.

New Highland health boss has 'a mountain to climb', says Fernie

The new chief executive of NHS Highland will have "a mountain to climb", according to Bill Fernie, chairman of Caithness Health Action Team.

Natalie goes medieval vegan with tasty dish

Model and Highland Peta representative Natalie Oag cooked up a medieval vegan recipe at Whaligoe Steps Café and Restaurant to promote Veganuary.

Sepsis cases in Highlands almost double in three years

The number of cases of sepsis – a potentially life-threatening blood infection – has almost doubled in the Highlands in the past three years.

World first for Caithness General Hospital after pioneering work

Pioneering work undertaken at Caithness General Hospital has resulted in it becoming the first in the world to gain a prestigious international award.

Caithness mum fights for allergy legislation

A Latheronwheel mum is petitioning the Scottish Parliament to make an allergy care policy statutory for every school and nursery.

Caithness backing for flying medical team proposal

The prospect of a medical team flying to Caithness to deal with maternity emergencies has been welcomed by local health campaigners.

Caithness health action group in call for an end to locum system

A call has been made to end the practice of covering health staff shortages with locums after the costs to NHS Highland were highlighted.

Hospital gifts presented by League of Friends

The League of Friends of Caithness General Hospital has handed over its annual Christmas gifts to the hospital's various departments.

Happy art day at Thurso care home

A special one-day art show at Pentland View Care Home in Thurso proved popular with residents, staff, friends and relatives.

Dismay at 'strange stance' by NHS Highland over bullying victims

A call has been made for the Scottish Government to step in to help NHS Highland victims of bullying.

NHS Near Me service gains international recognition

NHS Highland’s innovative video consulting service Near Me – which began as a pilot project in Caithness – has been recognised internationally.

Boxing day comes early at Wick care home

Riverside residents bring Christmas cheer for people struggling in poverty by making up special charity boxes full of gifts.

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Health secretary's visit seen as snub by Caithness campaign group

Disabled toilet team flush with funds

Disabled toilet team flush with funds

Sturgeon has 'complete disregard' for health challenges in Highlands, claims north MSP

Sturgeon has 'complete disregard' for health challenges in Highlands, claims north MSP

Wick features in 'most deprived' statistics

Wick features in 'most deprived' statistics

New health boss has to get to grips with bullying cases and financial problems, says MSP

New health boss has to get to grips with bullying cases and financial problems, says MSP

New Highland health boss has 'a mountain to climb', says Fernie

New Highland health boss has 'a mountain to climb', says Fernie

Natalie goes medieval vegan with tasty dish

Natalie goes medieval vegan with tasty dish

Sepsis cases in Highlands almost double in three years

Sepsis cases in Highlands almost double in three years

World first for Caithness General Hospital after pioneering work

World first for Caithness General Hospital after pioneering work

Caithness mum fights for allergy legislation

Caithness mum fights for allergy legislation

Caithness backing for flying medical team proposal

Caithness backing for flying medical team proposal

Caithness health action group in call for an end to locum system

Caithness health action group in call for an end to locum system

Hospital gifts presented by League of Friends

Hospital gifts presented by League of Friends

Happy art day at Thurso care home

Happy art day at Thurso care home

Dismay at 'strange stance' by NHS Highland over bullying victims

Dismay at 'strange stance' by NHS Highland over bullying victims

NHS Near Me service gains international recognition

NHS Near Me service gains international recognition

Boxing day comes early at Wick care home

Boxing day comes early at Wick care home

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