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NHS Highland publishes frequent press releases to let you know about new services and the latest health information and advice from our experts. See the latest news stories below or find out about news in your area by selecting a region on the left. Our Events section tells you what is happening around NHS Highland. Our Hot Topics section gives you information on reviews, consultations and other changes to our services.

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West Ardnamurchan update - appointment of new community nurse
09/02/2012
NHS Highland is pleased to be able to report that a successful appointment has been made to the Community Nurse post that will become vacant when Jessie Colquhoun retires later this month.
Join the conversation on Planning for Integration
06/02/2012
People in the Highlands are invited to find out more about, and have an opportunity to have their say on the development of Planning for Integration of health, education and social care services in the area provided by NHS Highland and The Highland Council.
Cowal GP Services Update
06/02/2012

As part of the NHS Highland Better Health, Better Care, Better Value process a Working Group ‘Cowal 24/7’ has been convened to examine and develop potential options for the sustainable provision of GP out of hours services for the Cowal peninsula and medical cover within Cowal Community Hospital.  The Group held its fifth meeting on Thursday 26th January 2012.

The Group is co-chaired by a member of the public (Heather Grier) and Dr Brian McLachlan (Clinical Lead for Helensburgh & Lomond).  Membership also includes GPs, councillors, public and Community Council representatives, Scottish Ambulance Service, NHS 24, nursing staff and other health professionals. 

Further update on Outbreak of Clostridium difficile – Ward 4C reopened
01/02/2012
The current situation regarding the recent outbreak of Clostridium difficile in Raigmore Hospital is as follows: 
New clinic improves access to NHS dental services in Skye and Lochalsh
30/01/2012
People living in Skye and Lochalsh will have better access to NHS dental services with the opening of the new Portree Dental Clinic today (Monday January 30).
Home dialysis possible thanks to fundraiser
30/01/2012
A charity fundraiser where a Highland renal patient took to a canoe in a bid to highlight kidney disease has raised enough money to allow the renal unit at Raigmore Hospital to buy another NX Stage portable dialysis machine.
Further update on Outbreak of Clostridium difficile 28.01.12
28/01/2012
The current situation (as at midday today) regarding the recent outbreak of Clostridium difficile in Raigmore Hospital is as follows: 
Further update on Outbreak of Clostridium difficile 27.01.12
27/01/2012
The current situation (as at midday today) regarding the recent outbreak of Clostridium difficile in Raigmore Hospital is as follows: 
Pharmacy Closure – Inverness
26/01/2012
Lloydspharmacy have notified NHS Highland, in line with the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Scotland) Regulations, that they intend to permanently close their pharmacy at 10 Church Street, Inverness IV1 1EA.
Improvements to Lawson Memorial Hospital
26/01/2012
NHS Highland outlined the options for improvements to the Lawson Memorial Hospital site in Golspie at a well attended meeting in the village last night (Wednesday January 25).
Further update on Outbreak of Clostridium difficile 25.01.12
25/01/2012
The current situation (as at midday today) regarding the recent outbreak of Clostridium difficile in Raigmore Hospital is as follows:
Further update on Outbreak of Clostridium difficile 24.01.12
24/01/2012
The current situation (as at midday today) regarding the recent outbreak of Clostridium difficile in Raigmore Hospital is as follows:
Work to improve power and lighting system at Belford Hospital
23/01/2012
The power and lighting system at Belford Hospital in Fort William is currently being upgraded. This work is expected to cost around £260,000 in total and will be carried out over a two-year period.
Further update on Outbreak of Clostridium difficile 23.01.12
23/01/2012
The current situation (as at midday today) regarding the recent outbreak of Clostridium difficile in Raigmore Hospital is as follows:
Highland 4x4 Response Group to help NHS Highland patients and staff
23/01/2012
NHS Highland will now be able to call on a Highland charity to use its 4x4 vehicles to provide assistance when roads are not suitable for normal vehicles.
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