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.

signpost to help, support, advice, guidance
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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
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Find Your Nearest

Search here for services closest to your postcode.

Find Your Nearest
Patient Hub

Patient Hub

Patient Hub is a secure online patient portal, providing patients with information relating to their care.

Patient Hub
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Patient travel

Arrange travel to and from hospital with your local Patient Travel department.

Financial assistance with patient travel
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British Sign Language (BSL) information

Where BSL information is published on this website and elsewhere.

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NHS Highland Board

NHS Highland is managed by a Board made up of Non-Executive and designated Executive Directors.

NHS Highland Board

Latest news

NHS Highland’s Ayasha Wood wins UK Workplace Champion Award

02/11/2026

NHS Highland’s Ayasha Wood, Adult Social Care Project Officer for Unpaid Carers, has received national recognition after being named Workplace Champion at the Carers UK Awards.

Caithness General Hospital sees significant improvement in Emergency Department waiting times

22/10/2026

A major programme of improvement at Caithness General Hospital has led to shorter waits in the Emergency Department (ED) and a better experience for patients.

NHS Highland Charity celebrates a year of local generosity and lasting impact

21/10/2026

NHS Highland Charity has published its Annual Report for 2025-26, highlighting a year of remarkable generosity, community support and investment in health and care across Highland and Argyll and Bute.

New Lochaber Hospital moves to next stage of planning

15/10/2026

Plans for the new Lochaber Hospital in Fort William have moved forward after the Scottish Government approved the project's Outline Business Case.

Have your say on future mental health care in Argyll and Bute

06/10/2026

People who have lived through adverse or traumatic experiences are being invited to share their views to help shape the future of mental health services in Argyll and Bute.

Heartstart Cowal calls on communities, schools and businesses to learn life-saving skills

05/10/2026

Heartstart Cowal is encouraging community groups, schools, businesses and local residents across Cowal and wider Argyll and Bute to take part in its free life-saving training sessions and help create safer, more resilient communities.