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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 NHS Highland news stories relating to the Argyll & Bute area below.
06/02/2012As 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.
12/01/2012Argyll & Bute Community Health Partnership (CHP) has today confirmed that from 1 February 2012 Primary Care Services in Bowmore will be moving from their current location and will instead be provided from the nearby local Hospital. Derek Leslie, General Manager of the CHP, said: 19/12/2011Most of us enjoy having a drink with family and friends during the festive season as it helps us to relax and socialise - we can forget our worries for a while, maybe feel more confident and a bit happier.
19/12/2011NHS Highland is inviting local people to have their say on pharmaceutical services in the Board area. 12/12/2011Keeping warm is one of the best ways of ensuring that you stay well and healthy this winter. 30/11/2011NHS Highland has confirmed today that all arrangements put in place to cope with industrial action are going according to plan. 29/11/2011NHS Highland has confirmed today that plans are fully in place to cope with the 24 hour Industrial Action planned from 00.01 hr on Wednesday 30th November.
29/11/2011As 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 third meeting on Thursday 24th November.
24/11/2011In response to the anticipated Industrial Action on Wednesday 30th November, NHS Highland is already in the process of implementing our Business Continuity Plans across the Board area and have already taken the decision to plan to run a limited service in our hospitals. 21/11/2011Health Minister Nicola Sturgeon took to the slopes with school children today (Monday 21st November) to highlight the importance of being prepared for winter. 18/11/2011Three years after it was originally launched the Get Connected Project has produced a Facebook ‘like’ page. Helensburgh’s Got Talent provided the platform for this year’s annual launch. The Get Connected Facebook page has links to useful information on a broad range of topics such as leaving home, benefits advice, mental health and wellbeing, stopping smoking and alcohol and drugs. There is valuable advice and contacts for local and national services and support. 16/11/2011NHS Highland is delighted with the achievements of Highland GPs at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Gala Evening held in Edinburgh last week (Friday November 11). 08/11/2011Members of the Campbeltown Better Health Better Care Better Value Project Group met on 31st October to review the changes to inpatient services that have taken place in the hospital over last year. These changes include: 31/10/2011As 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 second meeting on Thursday 22nd October. 28/10/2011A caring nurse from NHS Highland has been shortlisted for a renowned national accolade at the Scottish Health Awards 2011. |
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