Pilot GP walk-in service to soft launch at Cowal Community Hospital
26/06/2026Argyll 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
24/06/2026Baby 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
23/06/2026Following 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.
Argyll and Bute care homes “defence is on fire” with the launch of the World Cup Care Home Games 2026
17/06/2026Argyll 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.
GP walk-in centre in Invergordon - service update
12/06/2026GP walk-in centres are being introduced in a number of locations across Scotland in phases. While some sites are already open, others – including Invergordon – are still in development. We are working hard to establish a GP walk-in centre but the service is not yet available.
HRH The Princess Royal visits Raigmore Hospital Maternity Unit
11/06/2026Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the Maternity Unit at Raigmore Hospital yesterday in her capacity as Patron of The Royal College of Midwives, where she toured the facility and met with midwifery staff, maternity teams, and a new mother and baby.
NHS Highland's Sutherland Care at Home Service receives 'Good' rating across all areas
10/06/2026NHS Highland’s Sutherland Care at Home Service has received a positive inspection report from the Care Inspectorate, being rated ‘Good’ across all four inspection areas following an unannounced inspection carried out between 13 and 16 April 2026.