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Brother and sister to make 10,000ft skydive to thank Raigmore Hospital ICU

The hospital staff’s compassion and help impressed them and their family when their brother’s life support had to be switched off.

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Fergus Ewing says recent NI hikes risk the service that offers patients dignity and saves the NHS millions.

Reopening of an Raigmore Hospital ward marks start of new era in delivering dementia care in the Highlands

New Craigs Hospital’s Ruthven Ward receives a £350,000 specialist renovation designed to meet the unique needs of people with dementia.

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

October saw four Highland suicides over just eight days — proving that Cromarty-based charity James Support Group is needed now more than ever.

Award nod for Ross-shire care homes’ ‘above and beyond’ efforts

Parklands’ homes routinely welcome visits from schools, nurseries, musicians, historians, artists and therapets.

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

The charity says that demand has grown for their services, yet resources and funding has only gotten thinner each year.

Dingwall Leisure Centre’s 50-year birthday bash in pictures

The 50th anniversary triggered a torrent of memories from long-time users and one lucky lady won a half-century membership worth almost £16,000.

‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

One of our readers has shared their thoughts on assisted dying, in a letter to the editor.

Care home ‘sewage smell’ issue may require ‘significant’ work on drains to fix

"Escalating" problems with sewage smells and the backing up of pipes in a Highland care home have been highlighted by inspectors.

Will plan for path linking Alness and Invergordon be a winner with the public?

Aim is to extend existing footpath to provide ‘safe, direct and enjoyable’ walking, wheeling and cycling link between Invergordon and Alness.

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Serial blood donor Kevin Cummings has given more than 60 times so far - and never forgets what it’s all about.

Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

Only a tiny fraction of those eligible to donate blood actually do so, according to latest figures.

Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

Three women from the same family have all received the perfect gift of life saving blood transfusions.

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

We’re launching a campaign to secure 5000 pints of donated blood across the Highlands and Moray - and we want you to join us.

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

The assisted dying bill is set to be debated by politicians in Westminster tomorrow (Friday).

Parklands Care Home’s Eilean Dubh on Black Isle gets glowing report

A Black Isle care home is celebrating a strong endorsement following an unannounced three-day inspection.

75,000 people helped by mental health crisis project piloted in Inverness

A lifesaving initiative that was pioneered in Inverness has helped 75,000 people experiencing mental health crisis across Scotland.

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Brother and sister to make 10,000ft skydive to thank Raigmore Hospital ICU

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Reopening of an Raigmore Hospital ward marks start of new era in delivering dementia care in the Highlands

Reopening of an Raigmore Hospital ward marks start of new era in delivering dementia care in the Highlands

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

Award nod for Ross-shire care homes’ ‘above and beyond’ efforts

Award nod for Ross-shire care homes’ ‘above and beyond’ efforts

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

Dingwall Leisure Centre’s 50-year birthday bash in pictures

Dingwall Leisure Centre’s 50-year birthday bash in pictures

‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

Care home ‘sewage smell’ issue may require ‘significant’ work on drains to fix

Care home ‘sewage smell’ issue may require ‘significant’ work on drains to fix

Will plan for path linking Alness and Invergordon be a winner with the public?

Will plan for path linking Alness and Invergordon be a winner with the public?

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

Parklands Care Home’s Eilean Dubh on Black Isle gets glowing report

Parklands Care Home’s Eilean Dubh on Black Isle gets glowing report

75,000 people helped by mental health crisis project piloted in Inverness

75,000 people helped by mental health crisis project piloted in Inverness

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