2010

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Benefits of integrating health and social care services

31/12/2010

No-one wants to be in hospital. Every survey says the same thing – most people, especially older people, want to be looked after in their own homes.

Volunteer wanted to help shape future NHS services

29/12/2010

Mid Highland Community Health Partnership (CHP) is looking for someone living in the Lochaber area who is interested in local health services and wishes to become involved in shaping the way they are delivered in the future.

Help to quit smoking in the New Year

23/12/2010

Quitting smoking is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions and help is at hand for anyone wanting to quit smoking in Highland in 2011.

Red Cross comes to aid of Skye health workers

23/12/2010

The Red Cross came to the rescue when doctors and nurses on Skye were unable to travel to work due to thick snow and icy roads during the recent period of severe winter weather.

Have a happy and healthy Christmas

22/12/2010

With the festive period just around the corner many of us will have Christmas nights out planned, parties we are looking forward to and lunches to attend. Not to be a ‘bah humbug’ but is it any wonder that by the time January 1st comes round the average person has put on 5lb.

Festive Sensible Drinking Campaign Launched

22/12/2010

NHS Highland and the Highland Alcohol & Drugs Partnership (HADP) launched their Festive Sensible Drinking Campaign last week (13th December).

Highland families offered help to adopt a healthier lifestyle

21/12/2010

Families across the Highlands are being invited to take part in the X-Programme - NHS Highland’s healthy lifestyle programme, which focuses on feeling good and being healthy at any weight.

Health and Social Care Review in the Highlands

16/12/2010

The Highland Council and the NHS Highland Board have unanimously agreed to progress far-reaching plans to integrate health and social care services in the Highlands.

Skye and Lochalsh Reference Group Update

15/12/2010

Members of Skye and Lochalsh Health Services Reference Group have identified what they consider to be the priorities for future health services in the area.

Help reduce the spread of norovirus this winter

15/12/2010

NHS Highland is urging the public to minimise the spread of Norovirus (winter vomiting) this winter.

People urged to order repeat prescriptions

13/12/2010

As Christmas draws near, a major NHSScotland campaign is calling on people in the Highlands to plan ahead for repeat prescriptions

New chief executive appointed

10/12/2010

NHS Highland is pleased to announce the appointment of Elaine Mead as its new chief executive.

Staff praised for putting patients first during severe winter weather

10/12/2010

NHS staff across Highland and Argyll and Bute have been praised for putting the needs of the service and their patients before themselves during the recent adverse weather conditions.

Health and social care review in Highland

09/12/2010

A joint meeting of the full membership of The Highland Council and the NHS Highland Board – the first of its kind - will be held next week to discuss far-reaching plans to integrate health and social care services in the Highlands.

NHS Highland moves closer to two more Baby Friendly Awards

08/12/2010

North and Mid Highland Community Health Partnerships (CHPs) have moved a step closer to gaining a prestigious international award for their efforts to support breastfeeding mothers and their babies in the community.

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