Scotland-wide testing project to identify inherited cancer risk in people with Westray and Whalsay ancestry

06/08/2026

A 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.

NHS Highland urges young people to take up MenB vaccine offer

30/07/2026

Drop in clinics are now open across Highland for young people eligible for the meningococcal group B (MenB) vaccination.

Oban family celebrates safe and successful home birth

28/07/2026

A local Oban family is celebrating the arrival of their newest family member following a safe and successful home birth supported by community midwives.

Community feedback leads to improvements in Strachur CTAC services

27/07/2026

The feedback has already led to a number of improvements and work continues to address longer-term challenges.

NHS Highland launches a new pilot walk-in clinic model in Invergordon

16/07/2026

NHS Highland has begun testing a new walk-in clinic model in Invergordon this week (from 13 July), as part of a carefully managed approach to introducing same day, urgent care in the area.

New model of care to bring flexible, community-led support to Ardnamurchan

08/07/2026

The Highland Health and Social Care Partnership are working with local charity Urram to develop a new, flexible model of care for people living on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, West Lochaber.

Pilot GP walk-in service to soft launch at Cowal Community Hospital

26/06/2026

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) are pleased to announce that the new pilot GP appointment walk-in service will launch at Cowal Community Hospital today (Friday 26 June), offering additional access to primary care for local patients.

Two families welcome babies on the same day at Lorn and Islands Hospital

24/06/2026

Baby Mabel was born on 9 June at 2:32 pm, weighing 7lb 8oz, and Baby Cameron was born later the same day at 9:27 pm, weighing 8lbs. Both mothers and babies are doing well and recovering comfortably with their families.

CTAC service update for Inveraray and Strachur, and community engagement events

23/06/2026

Following recent updates regarding Community Treatment and Assessment Centre (CTAC) provision in Strachur and Inveraray, the HSCP has implemented enhanced interim arrangements to maintain continuity of care while longer-term options are finalised.

Intergenerational activities bring communities together at Kintyre Care Centre

23/06/2026

From shared stories and songs to arts and crafts, residents at Kintyre Care Centre are enjoying a wide range of intergenerational activities that bring together people of all ages from the local community.

Highland to lead pioneering rural health research as £6 million SEISMIC SHIFT programme begins next phase

18/06/2026

NHS Highland will design and test new models of care for people living with multiple long-term conditions across the UK’s largest geographical health board area.

Argyll and Bute care homes “defence is on fire” with the launch of the World Cup Care Home Games 2026

17/06/2026

Argyll and Bute are proud to announce the official launch of the World Cup Care Home Games 2026, a vibrant and inclusive programme designed to bring together care home residents, staff, families, and communities in a celebration of movement, connection, and wellbeing.