Important: Our hospitals are very busy
Waiting times in A&E are 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.
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.
- Find out more about NHS Highland and see our recent Board and Committee meetings.
- Would you like to work with us? Find out about our current vacancies and roles.
- Contact us with your questions.
- We'd love your feedback on this website - what works and what we could improve.
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.
Near Me
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.
Near Me
Patient Hub
Patient Hub is a secure online patient portal, providing patients with information relating to their care.
Patient Hub
Patient travel
Arrange travel to and from hospital with your local Patient Travel department.
Financial assistance with patient travel
British Sign Language (BSL) information
Where BSL information is published on this website and elsewhere.
British Sign Language (BSL)
NHS Highland Board
NHS Highland is managed by a Board made up of Non-Executive and designated Executive Directors.
NHS Highland BoardLatest news
Scotland-wide testing project to identify inherited cancer risk in people with Westray and Whalsay ancestry
06/08/2026A landmark charity-funded project will offer genetic testing to thousands of people with ancestral links to Westray in Orkney and Whalsay in Shetland, helping identify those who have a higher inherited risk of developing certain cancers.
Recent publications
- Argyll and Bute HSCP Joint Strategic Plan 2026-2031
- Public holidays for NHS Highland staff 2026-27
- Highland Health and Social Care Partnership - Annual Report 2024-25
- NHS Highland Charity - see how we make a difference.
- Employability and Widening Access Strategy 2025-2028
- Strategic Plan for Adult Services 2024-2027
- NHS Highland's 5 year strategy 2022-2027 - Together We Care
