Important: Our hospitals are very busy today

Waiting times in A&E are much longer than usual. If you need urgent care for a condition that is not life-threatening, call NHS 24 on 111. They will direct you to the most appropriate care. This might be a pharmacy, a phone or virtual appointment, a minor injuries unit or accident and emergency at one of our hospitals.

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What we do

We provide physical and mental health services across the Highland and Argyll and Bute Council areas. In Highland, we also provide adult social care.

We deliver our services at hospitals, clinics, community facilities and in people’s homes - either in-person or online.

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Know Who To Turn To

Get the treatment you need - it can sometimes be hard to know what to do if you're unwell:

  • For help from a GP – use your GP surgery's website, use an online service or app, or call the surgery.
  • For urgent medical help – use the NHS 111 online service, or call 111 if you're unable to get help online.
  • For life-threatening emergencies – call 999 for an ambulance.

If you're advised to go to hospital, it's important to go.

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Near Me is a confidential and secure service which allows you to attend your pre-arranged appointment using a video call, rather than attending in person. 

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Latest news

Update - Campbeltown Hospital water supply safety

25/09/2025

Following further testing, we identified a localised positive result for Legionella. We have immediately implemented comprehensive precautionary measures across the hospital.

NHS Highland and Digostics launch world-first home diabetes screening for patients with cystic fibrosis

17/09/2025

Digital clinical diagnostics and diabetes home testing provider Digostics and NHS Highland have announced a pioneering partnership introducing the world’s first home-based oral glucose tolerance testing (OGTT) service for patients requiring cystic fibrosis diabetes screening.

Integration Joint Board approves first step of social care reform

17/09/2025

The Argyll and Bute Integration Joint Board (IJB) today approved a proposal to introduce a threshold of care for care at home services across Argyll and Bute.

Argyll and Bute HSCP expands use of Phio app for patients

15/09/2025

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership is to expand its successful partnership with health tech company EQL through the further development of the digital Phio app, which can be accessed from any electronic device such as a mobile phone, computer or tablet.

Review of Integration Scheme in Argyll and Bute

27/08/2025

People across Argyll and Bute are being invited to have their say on a document that outlines how health and social care functions and services are delegated across Argyll and Bute.

Improvement works planned for Struan Lodge Care Home

27/08/2025

Struan Lodge Care Home in Dunoon is to benefit from a £315,000 investment following a decision made by Argyll and Bute Council and the Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) to undertake essential improvement works.